i <3 sharpies: Flickr Photo of the Day

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Originally uploaded by sevenworlds16

I <3 sharpies too!!

Illustrator 88...YES!

You MUST go here: http://pica-n-pixel.blogspot.com/2008/08/video-illustrator-88.html

It is long, but worth it. Trust me. Adobe Illustrator 88 promo video.

I never thought I'd hear about Mac Draw ever again. I was wrong!

The Blow Hole: Flickr Photo of the Day

The Blow Hole
Originally uploaded by artpunk

Great color and saturation. Just a really fun picture. Taken with a Diana camera (Holga's cousin!).

In Search Of Late Sun Near Bath: Flickr Photo of the Day

In Search Of Late Sun Near Bath.
Originally uploaded by Terrorkitten

Beautiful saturation. Holga.

Simply Cornish Packaging Design

This packaging is beautiful...simple, graphic, colorful. But it is for cookies?? I think it kind of missed the mark. [found via TheDieline.com]

poppy field: Flickr Photo of the Day

poppy field
Originally uploaded by john curley

Sold!

Indianapolis Artsgarden
Originally uploaded by tstrayer76

I sold this photograph last Friday for use in a promotional piece. It is the first photo I've sold...the designers found my picture via a Flickr search. I've been contacted before by people wanting to use my photography, but it always seems to fall through. While I don't have the check in my grubby little paws yet, I'm pretty sure this one is a go!

History of Graphic Design 2008

I came upon this interesting site today...History of Graphic Design. It would've been nice if the site was designed a little nicer...

Holga Shot: Flickr Photo of the Day

Originally uploaded by hurRay!!

A lovely, colorful summer shot for the photo of the day.

Untitled: Flickr Photo of the Day

Originally uploaded by Amber_Joy

Wow. Beautiful.

50 Golden Brands

The Marketing Society is celebrating 50 years, and to mark this occasion has created the web site 50 Golden Brands, where they break down the "50 brands that shone most brightly in each of the last 50 years."

I'm not sure I agree with all, of course, but it is fun to look at nonetheless.

Chihuly: Flickr Photo of the Day

Originally uploaded by imaxve

I have long been a fan of Dale Chihuly's work. I was in the mood for some today and came across this...I love the colors and the way they pop off of the black background.

bike: Flickr Photo of the Day

bike
Originally uploaded by R.M

Great composition.

Union Terminal - Cincinnati: Flickr Photo of the Day

Union Terminal - Cincinnati
Originally uploaded by The Club Creatures

Another great Holga!

* *: Flickr Photo of the Day

* *
Originally uploaded by setsunasky

Lovely.

How Clever!

I really like this ad for Jeep...now I am not sure if it is an actual ad or not, but it is still clever and eye catching nonetheless.

via It's Nice That

renee: Flickr Photo of the Day

renee
Originally uploaded by hello elise

What a great summer shot! Lovely color...and with a Holga, my favorite!

Ce n'est pas la fête tous les jours - 1: Flickr Photo of the Day

Ce n'est pas la fête tous les jours - 1
Originally uploaded by eccelomo

Apparently, in English, this roughly translate to "It's not the festival" ... whatever. I just love the simplicity and color.

One Pica

I love the simplicity of One Pica's web site. I came across it today while surfing.

They definitely have it right in not putting all of their work out on their site...they only show three strong examples of their web design work. And it leaves you wanting more.

Main Title Design Emmy Nominees

The folks over at indents.tv have put together an awesome post about the nominees for main title design at the Emmys. They are all great, and having never seen any of the shows or movies myself, I think my favorite is the one for the made for tv movie The Company. I think as a stand alone logo, I like Mad Men the best (with and without the smoking man silhouette. I think the titles for Bernard and Doris, although the piece is beautifully done, is way too long. What do you think?

Go to indents.tv to view all of the titles.

virgin mary night light: Flickr Photo of the Day

virgin mary night light
Originally uploaded by .bijou

This was the very first photo I ever added as a favorite in Flickr...I still love its simplicity.

Passing the Torch: An Evolution of Form

The New York Times has published a very cool piece on how the look of the Olympic torch has evolved. It is definitely a great example of use of Flash.

Aluminum: Flickr Photo of the Day

Aluminum
Originally uploaded by John Baird

Great color. Great composition. Taken with a Holga. Not much more to say.

Yay! Car Ride!: Flickr Photo of the Day

Yay! Car Ride!
Originally uploaded by bsmith4815

What says summer more than the windows down and the breeze blowing through your doggie's mane? I love the composition and expression of this shot.

08.08.08

I would be remiss to not include the stunning modern design of the Beijing Olympic architecture. The Guardian posted a series of images of different buildings, not just the oft shown "Birds Nest." It will be exciting to see the pageantry of the opening ceremonies tonight.

Happy Sunflowers: Flickr Photo of the Day

Happy Sunflowers
Originally uploaded by *Sakura*

A summery Flickr pic of the day.

TasteBook

I came across TasteBook today, an innovative site where the user can create their own customized cookbook and include personal recipes as well as recipes from across the net. The logo and site are beautifully done with simplicity and subtle color.

I love the logo's simplicity with the green tomato. Very original.

Wheeeeeee : Flickr Photo of the Day

Wheeeeeee
Originally uploaded by tstrayer76

I suppose it is a little egotistical to use my own photo for my Flickr photo of the day, but it is one of my favorites and is relevant. This image was taken with my Holga at the Indiana State Fair in 2006. The 2008 State Fair kicked off yesterday.

Subway : Flickr Photo of the Day

Subway
Originally uploaded by CharlieGentle

I love the contrast and the angle on this Holga photo by CharlieGentle on Flickr. It was an instant favorite when I came across it yesterday.

Souvenir Shop

I came across the Souvenir Shop site last night and aside from some really awesome "designer" type art and items for sale, the shopping cart interface is really interesting! You drag the item you would like and drop it into your shopping cart. I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like it. Who new Canucks were so innovative?

Red Nose Studio

I have long been a fan of Red Nose Studio, ever since the collaboration between Red Nose, Planet 10 and Quality Printing (all of the Indianapolis area) a few years back on The Red Thread Project, which won what I believe was the first How Magazine "Perfect 10" award. Chris Sickels is a brilliant illustrator and was interviewed on Illustration Friday.