Every time I see these paintings I’m completely mesmerized by the detail that Toronto-based Carly Waito achieves with oil paint.
Archive for the ‘Illustration’ Category
Vintage Poster Art
The International Poster Gallery is based in Boston and houses thousands of original posters dating back to the 1800’s that are available for purchase. A little interesting fact about the birth of the poster: Jules Cheret (illustrator of the bottom right hand poster) invented the three stone lithographic press which allowed artists to achieve any colour under the rainbow as well as transparencies and nuances that were impossible in other forms of printing, elevating the poster to Fine Art standards. When the office wins the lottery this Friday I think I’ll buy one, but until then it’s a great source for inspiration.
Très amusé!
Pardon my french, but designer Tom Henni makes it look fun. His work is playful and colourful- just what we need to brighten another gloomy day here in Winnipeg.
Inglorious Artwork
This seems like a ton of unreserved fun. A series of artists have created alternate poster art for the film Inglorious Bastards to be displayed at the Upper Playground Gallery in LA. All proceeds will be donated to The American Red Cross to help the victims in Haiti. To top it all off, each print will be signed by Quentin Tarantino himself. What Inglorious fun!
Matthew-Lyons
On the topic of great illustrators, here is another in Matthew-Lyons. Again, this link has been kicking around in pen form in one incarnation or another for some time, but it is completely worth saving.
Brent Couchman
A myriad of topics and artists to blog about have been piling up on my patented monitor-of-sticky-notes for a few weeks now. It seems as though we’ve been just busy enough that I can’t quite put thoughts to paper (or in this case, screen). I can’t remember where I came across Brent Couchman’s illustrations, but he has fantastic work. I love his vintage colour palettes, and his site is perfectly fluid. It’s another great example of simplicity in design.
J’adore Jessica
I need it, I want it, I have to have it! There is no doubt that Jessica Hische has created some beautiful work, but her limited edition Letterpress Drop Cap print might be my favourite so far. If I wasn’t saving every spare penny for my friend’s wedding in Hawaii, I would be ordering her limited edition print this second. This has definitely made my wish list and I’m crossing my fingers that there will still be one left for me to buy in April. (Photos courtesy of Jessica’s website.)
Friends of Type
Cool, simple sketch-book-like blog for type lovers. Or friends.
Mikey Burton
I came across the work of Mikey Burton earlier today. What I like about him is that his design is well-crafted and conceptual. Also, I’m a huge sucker for an attractive gig poster.
Vintage Logo Love
Had to share this flickr set (via Logo Design Love) of Vintage logos. Gotta love the simplicity.
