Archive for November, 2009

Make Something Cool Everyday

Ninja November 9th, 2009

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Atlanta-based designer and illustrator, Mark Weaver, is on his eighth series for his Make Something Cool Everyday project. His collage-based illustrations mix bold color, 60s retro, and modern graphics. His clients include Wired Magazine, Paste Magazine, American Airlines, Stereogum, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

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Related links
+ Mark Weaver’s portfolio
+ Mark Weaver’s Flickr

Purchasing link
+ Mark Weaver limited-edition prints

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Stop-motion cardboard animation

Ninja November 6th, 2009

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Sit back and enjoy Sjors Vervoort’s playful, stop-motion cardboard animation short.

Those little cardboard guys are pretty cute. ~__^

TGIF,
Ninja

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Lubalin Now

Ninja November 5th, 2009

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Tonight: The Cooper Union presents Herb Lubalin’s original sketches, magazines, and posters and the work of graphic designers inspired by Mr. Lubalin’s expressive typography.

Lubalin Now curated by
Mike Essl and Alexander Tochilovsky

When
Opening Reception: November 5, 2009
6 – 8 PM

On view until December 8, 2009
Closed Fridays and Sundays

Where
The Cooper Union
41 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003 (map)

Admission
This event is free and open to the public

Preview
Alex Trochut
Alex Trochut

Ariel Di Lisio
Ariel Di Lisio

Deanne Cheuk
Deanne Cheuk

Justin Thomas Kay
Justin Thomas Kay

Marian Bantjes
Marian Bantjes

Matt Owens
Matt Owens

Rick Valicenti
Rick Valicenti

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Sam Weber illustrates Lord of the Flies

Ninja November 4th, 2009

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I was browsing through the The Folio Society’s collection and came across Sam Weber’s stunning illustrations for their edition of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.

Preview

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Cover

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Painted Faces and Long Hair

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The Signal Fire

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Beast From Air

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The Shattered Conch

Details
+ Art Director: Sheri Gee
+ Illustrator: Sam Weber
+ Cover: single-color lithograph on red book cloth with white letterpressed accents
+ Set in Minion
+ Size: 9″ × 5¾”
+ Publication date: December 2009

Purchasing link (available to The Folio Society members only)
+ Folio Society’s Lord of the Flies book, $44.95

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Amy Sol: Wilderness Buffet solo exhibition

Ninja November 3rd, 2009

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Amy Sol’s Wilderness Buffet solo exhibition at the CoproGallery features her largest, most detailed paintings yet! They are just so heart-achingly beautiful. Amy does not disappoint with her imaginative narratives, dreamy heroines, and curious animal companions. She has also expanded her signature muted palette to include playful, brighter tones.

When
Opening Reception: November 7, 2009
8:00 – 11:30 PM
Amy will be attending the opening reception and will have hand-finished prints

Wilderness Buffet exhibition runs to November 27, 2009

Where
CoproGallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave
Unit T5
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Preview

Amy Sol_Sea Ice Caravel
Sea Ice Caravel
24 x 32 inches
acrylic on wood

sunlit kingdom
Sunlit Kingdom
27 x 23 inches
acrylic on wood

Amy Sol_supernova milk
Supernova Milk
27 x 23 inches
acrylic on wood

plumlit night
Plumlit Night
24 x 20 inches
acrylic on wood

Related links
+ visit Amy Sol’s web site
+ read Amy Sol’s blog
+ check out Amy Sol’s myspace

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PVC C-stands

Ninja November 2nd, 2009

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Yesterday, Penguin and I made 2 PVC C-stands. Our 1″ PVC version breaks down and packs easily. And for $5, you really can’t go wrong. You can get the instructions here.

The plan

PVC C-stand

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Tossed & Found

Ninja November 2nd, 2009

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Husband and wife design team John and Linda Meyers (aka Wary Meyers Decorative Arts) have a wonderful, new DIY book! The book features 45 reuse/repurpose projects complete with instructions and process sketches. Here’s a preview of some of their creative projects from the Wary Meyers’ Tossed & Found book.

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Purchasing link
+ Wary Meyers’ Tossed & Found: Unconventional Design from Cast-offs, $16.61

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