Sneak Peek.

2011.22/52

Snowy Creek in Red Bird Hollow

I was hiking last winter and noticed how stark and beautiful the scenery was. One could easily reduce the scene down to three tones — white, grey and black. I did add some subtle hue to these tones, a bluish grey and using a very dark brown instad of black. I brought in a surprise hit of a fourth color, a single red bird as a reminder of this place's namesake.

It took me awhile to sit down and implement my vision, but I am glad I can use this artwork to remember this year. I was hiking here with my elderly dog named Button, a 13 year old Brittany. Unfortunately she passed away this spring, so I hope when I see this illustration in the future I will be reminded of her.

2011.21/52

England-Idlewild Race Posters

I've been helping out with race promotions for a local mountain bike race. I created a sharp and angular logo, partially because I thought it looked cool, but also it ties into the park's reputation for being filled with thorny rose bushes. Once I created the identity I created a graphic architecture to play off the unique letterforms. I also created a series of icons communicating the many activities the trails provide hikers, runners, cyclists, birders and dog walkers.

I LOVE PORTLAND. And Oregon.

The Curiosity Group is a cool ad/marketing firm that specializes in creating these little paper sculptures with cute cartoony graphics. Check out the calendar of the month and build some for yourself!

Schwood, wooden sunglasses? Hells yes.

2011.20/52

Let them eat Cupcakes!

Since I am of French ancestry I like to throw a Bastille Day party — it's a different spin than the 4th and you can play up the Frenchiness a bit and act posh. Last time was a bit of a chore feeding people and being a good host, so this year I thought an after dinner cupcake party might be a bit fun, perhaps trying to pair the cupcakes with different wines.

I was inspired a Gucci script logo for the headline, but my original idea was a bit more similar to the Hostess cupcake coily pattern in the type. I created custom type design for Bastille Day, inspired by the blades of the Guillotine. And the information at bottom uses an ornate blade style box housing some classic Didot typography.

2011.19/52

Mosaic Summer Sunrise

A project I started last year, maybe an interesting concept that might inspire some further exploratory.

German illustrator Christoph Nieman was on National Public Radio's Fresh Air yesterday. It's so cool to hear a illustrator and designer interviewed. I love his work — it's very imaginative!

I came across this Dutch publication designer Irma Boom.

I saw this video on TV last night. I love the blurry light burns and quick editing. This looks real, like the band takes a Super 8 camera with them on the road. I hope I'm not duped.

2011.18/52

Super 8 Wedding Video for Brie & Pat

My In-Laws were married on the Oregon coast in 2009. I finally got around to developing the film, transferring it, editing it, etc,.

I like how Super 8 captures these rough, almost painterly impressions that leave a lot to the imagination — it's not so sharp that you relive the moment within the video — the film inspires your own memories.

Last night my wife and I watch Wernor Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" last night. I was blown away. You have to ask yourself why do express ourselves? Visually? Or with music? Sometimes we take these things for granted. It's not until we come in contact with absolute brilliance, or with another culture do we really analyze why we do these things and what are the messages.

Herzog's film inspired me with his pacing, thoughtful editing of content and creating something with very limited resources. Also his interviewing style is very sincere and informal, you get the feeling that you want to be this man's friend. He helps some of the scientists express themselves in more artistic terms, and also his questions are very right-brained — the thought process of a brilliant artist.



The works of art are really incredible. One panel seems to have been created by one individual — a Picasso who existed many millenia ago. The level of detail, overlapping shapes, the story that unfolds is much more advanced than anything I expected. This guys draws way better than me!

But I walked away really inspired. I wanted to go work on a massive panel or mural for myself. I was reminded of the work by my friend Tommy, who creates large graffiti-inspired murals. I have to put this on my to do list for the year!

Sometimes co-workers have a difficult time dealing with my methods.

2011.17/52

Canal Street

I took a couple photos I shot from our vacation and over-layed them in a style that captures the crazy, tropical, kind-of-retro adventurous energy of New Orleans.

2011.16/52

Analog Analog Series #3
Water Colours

I'm not sure if I like where this series is going... It's looking a little "Middle School Art Class." I'm trying to free myself up a little bit and break away from the tightness and artificial-ness of the computer. The top image is a completion of a painting I started on the beach of Cozumel in December of 2008. The image below is is a series that was inspired a bit by Keith Haring where a fun, loose sketch quickly captures a scene like a hand-done polaroid...



I might try to find some fashion examples where loose, gestural lines are combined with splashes of color.

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

Oceans from Sol Linero on Vimeo.

I really love this video, a really cool illustrator name Sol Linero I found on the web.

Wow, this is shot really well and there are some interesting techniques in it!

I recycled film boxes from into hand-drawn packaging! Compared to the sleek, super-marketed packages you come in contact with everyday these have a bizarre crafted feel. Like a granola version of Warhol...

2011.15/52

Analog Analog Series #2
View from Eden Park: Coloring Book Version

Last year I had a great time making a coloring book for my nieces and nephews. When I was thinking about making a drawing of my film photographs, this funny idea of a coloring book came to mind. The only downfall is that I am going to have to find imagery that kids will enjoy, while my Holgas are typically void of humans and animals — typically focusing on nature and architecture.

This image is one of my favorite views on my bike commutes to and from work. Sometimes I ride through Cincinnati's Eden Park and you can look out over a bend in the Ohio River. I stop for a sip of coffee and a quick stretch before heading into work.

A cool photo set of antique beer cans!