Tag Archives: Creative Inspiration
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I was going to do another instalment of You Better Work, and see if there was anything new that could coax you away from the hovering shadows of your current whip-crackers. However, the job postings today were pretty slim pickings and I … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Handwritten
This week is taking on the theme of inspiration and motivation. I came across the following letter through BCAMA’s Twitter feed. It was written by Austin Madison, an animator from Pixar. This open letter to creative professionals was part of … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Steven Meisel
Steven Meisel, a famous photographer, gained notoriety while shooting for Vogue. He’s also chummy with Madonna and was the one behind the camera for her 1992 book, SEX. According to his Wikipedia article, he is considered one of “the most successful fashion photographers … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Rhys Owens
A self-proclaimed Xbox junky, Rhys grew up in the eighties and seems to tip his creative hat to his Rubik’s Cubes, Thundercats and vandalizing his sister’s dolls with an arsenal of ballpoint pens.
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Creative Inspiration: Corey Arnold
My granddad was a commercial fisherman for part of his life. We grew up by the sea, smoked our own salmon and ate every kind of seafood imaginable. To this day, I’ll still pretty much eat anything from the sea … Continue reading →
Creative Inspiration: Adrian Borda
For many, today is the first day back from Christmas holidays. But not for me! I’m writing this post from my bed. Hooray! The time off was nice, but I kind of missed you guys. Alright, let’s not get mushy. … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Achim Lippoth
Yesterday we looked at condom advertisements. Today, we look at the results of not wearing a condom. Achim Lippoth is a photographer and filmmaker. His specialty is photographing kids. This most recent series called “New Faces” shows little kids who look … Continue reading →
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Crocodiles and Skinheads and Rockers, Oh My
It’s been a while since we had a creative inspiration post. So when I came across a photographer who is obsessed with crocodile hunting, skinheads and New Jersey heavy metal, I couldn’t resist. Ladies and gentlemen, Mister Adam Krause. Please … Continue reading →
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Sweet As Frickin’ Pie
More creative inspiration for you! But this time in the form of photography. To be more specific, photography from the gallery of Jason Lee. Now I’m not normally one who gushes over babies/children/germ-buckets, but these kids are too cute for … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Benjamin Lacombe
A young illustrator, born in Paris in 1982, Benjamin Lacombe is talented and imaginative. His graduation project, a book called Cherry Cherry was eventually named one of the Top 10 Children’s Books of 2007 by Times Magazine. Below are a … Continue reading →
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Monday Morning Creative Inspiration
It’s a blustery day in the neighbourhood. Environmentally conscious commuters were pushing their bikes over the Lions Gate Bridge this morning because the wind was too strong and would have knocked them off their wheels. And I kept looking up, … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Cool illustration, Creative Inspiration, Mostrico
Second Course: Commercial Illustrations
To continue today’s creative feast for the eyes, let’s turn our attention to Mark A. Fredrickson. I stumbled across an article showcasing forty of his best pieces. I pulled out the ones I liked the best. But if that doesn’t … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Greg Darroll
Good Monday morning all. To kick-start this short week (Canada Day on Thursday!) we will start with some juicy creative inspiration from the Durban-based illustrator, Greg Darroll. A Monday morning feast for the eyes.
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Creative Inspiration: Tony Garcia
Today’s creative inspiration is Tony Garcia. An illustrator from Barcelona. The stuff that I enjoy from him would have to be the geeky t-shirt designs. I’m hating myself for it, but I’m kind of on a Star Wars kick. Enough … Continue reading →
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Cool Wall Murals
For your inspiration!
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Easy As ABC
The alphabet is cool. Please note that the all-black alphabet is actually a series of chairs in the shape of letters. See? Cool.
Creative Inspiration: Sean Andrew Murray
I’ve been long in the mouth today. And for those of you who actually put in an effort to read my junk, I thank you. And you shall now be rewarded with some cool illustrations by one Sean Andrew Murray. Here’s … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Cool illustration, Creative Inspiration, pretty pictures, Sean Andrew Murray
Bento Box Hangover
Lunch today was a bento box from a place in the mall. Not particularly tasty, but it was substance at least. Now I’m fighting back the carb-coma that usually follows a sushi binge. White rice. Tempura. You get the idea. It got … Continue reading →
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Creative Inspiration: Jan Feliks
Today’s creative inspiration is all about illustration. Jan Feliks is a freelance designer and illustrator living in Barcelona and Warsaw. He’s done a lot of work for ad agencies and big brands. But he has a style that always seems to look very original. … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Cool drawings, Creative Inspiration, Design and illustration, Jan Feliks
Creative Inspiration: Shohei Otomo
Today’s creative inspiration series is brought to you by Shohei Otomo, an AMAZING artist with a taste for strong lines and intense imagery. For the past many months, his work has been my desktop background. Check out some of his … Continue reading →
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