Hey guys, I'm about to go into an exhibit section with my students that pull inspiration from various period paintings. I was curious if any of you know of any artists/designers that draw their inspiration directly from various period paintings ( Read more... )

So I've been a designer for about 3 years now and I've never had such trouble envisioning things as I've been having for the past few months. I just really can't design anything at all. Does anyone have an suggestions as to getting through and over "design block"? Any ideas can help!!

I was just wondering what made you choose to be a graphic designer. Why did you choose it as a career?

Hey all,

I noticed this on the HOW Blog and thought I'd share. It's a good read, and a good reminder to let your work stand on its own merits instead of attaching yourself to a sometimes unhealthy notion of what it "should be."

Great Expectations ( Read more... )

I watched a PBS documentary on Rockwell Kent last night. He seemed to truly detest working in the advertising world. To me, it came across that he found such work to be beneath him. Here's my question: should ad design and illustration always take a back seat to the more traditional fine arts, such as painting and sculpture? Do the creative ( Read more... )

Hi y'all,

If you're a fan of Paul Rand's work, this video clip is worth checking out. It gives insight into his philosophy on design & art.



Source: http://commercial-archive.com/node/140847

Hellooo ( Read more... )

Relating to fine art.
This is my new project and this is all I know.
I have clue?
Help?!

when it comes to guerilla art, who do you obey?

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Hi. I publish MungBeing, a bimonthly magazine of art and literature. MungBeing 16: Design explores the concept of design from the perspective of the artist. Graphic designers may be particularly interested in reading the interview with font designer Ray Larabie by Mark Givens. Larabie's "work can be seen any time you walk down the street and every ( Read more... )