Brandon Schaefer Movie Poster Redesign

I'm not sure how i stumbled upon the flickr collection of designer Brandon Schaefer, but I'm glad i did! I'm loving these redesigns of some of my favorite films (i admit it, the Annie Hall poster could be on post-it notes and i would probably still gravitate towards it) - all of them conceptually strong and in a clean geometric style reminiscent of russian constructivist or german modernist design.

New Illustrations from Mario Sughi

If you don't remember Mario from my previous posts you will as soon as you see his new work in the same unmistakable voice. It's all very sexy yet they seem somehow vacant, something that is really interesting considering the vibrant energetic color and lines. i love them.
i had to ask Mario how we (me) could get our hands on his work (being the season of giving and all) he pointed me to his page on Zazzle where you can grab some super affordable art, or for the more handmade versions you can find information on limited edition giclee prints from various galleries via his website. stateside check out The Shiny Squirrel and Little Paper Planes or see below.


ok - here are some more links in case you want to shop:
Sexy Art Gallery
London Art
New Irish Art
Printastic

Amazing Book Redesign from Mikey Burton

I don't know how exactly i stumbled upon this fantastic thesis project from designer/illustrator Mikey Burton but it blew me away. Since i'm making the finishing touches to my own semester's design work as we speak, i thought it only appropriate to share someone else's much more impressive accomplishments. enjoy!

What's your favorite? I think mine is Gatsby, could be that i love the book, could be how he manages to make such a complex design still feel delicate and romantic - i love it. Oh, and like to see the process behind the creation of these beauts? Check out Mikey's flickr page which has a number of preliminary tests and sketches, i love seeing how the ideas evolved.

Artists Inspired by Where the Wild Things Are

In celebration of today's premiere the of Spike Jonze directed Where the Wild Things Are feature film, Vice has asked 24 of their favorite artists to talk about, and show how the Wild Things has influenced them as artists. They have created a blog full of art, downloads and tons of Where the Wild Things Are goodies.

here are a few of the creations that jumped out at me but head over to the site for the full load.

Milkyeyes Stop Motion Experiment

This is very cool. A stop motion experiment created with a complex layout of illustrations all turned in time. The artist is Donato Sansone aka Milkyeyes. Can't wait to see what he does next.

Amy Martin Time Travel Posters

How cool are these posters from the future by LA artist Amy Matrin? I love the nautilus shell and the overall clean graphic look. I think they could live in effortless unison with WPA Vintage Parks Posters, maybe I need to redecorate?Check out Poster District for more info about the artist, how to buy, and the charity the proceeds support.

Sea Monkey Revival

Or did they never really go away and it's just that I grew up? The weird little shrimp that have been fascinating kids and grossing out parents for 40 years have a new print campaign. The illustrations haven't changed much - which is good for them - it's their greatest marketing tool. I know I wanted a cute pink illustrated Sea friend on my dresser, and presumably unlike the masses i was disappointed with the creepy alien bugs that hatched and never turned pink or sprouted fun accessories.I heard the news on adfreak, and was happily surprised to find out the agency behind it was Gertrude - they seem to be one to much churning out more and more good work.

Craving some vintage Sea Monkey Love? Here's some of the weirdness...

Blog Love and Hatch Show Print

One of my nearest and dearest has entered the blogosphere with Postcards From a Concrete Garden, good name right? Sue has always had a way with words - I look forward to following her through her rock-n-roll-kitchen-experiment-prewedding-design-and-life inspirations.

In honor of an upcoming project I will be helping Susie with, and of her country music rock n' roll ways, here is a nice little video from Hatch Show Print. Much more to come on this...

American Letterpress Hatch Show Print

The Music Videos of Regina Spektor

Regina Spektor is another one of my favorite artists, not only because of her infectious voice and talent for lyrical storytelling, but because of her mesmerizing music videos. Many times with animated elements (which you know I love!) to add a layer of fantasy, the visual interpretations of her work always augment her already complex works of art.

I was first introduced to Regina Spektor when a client of mine, a few years ago now, called Company X, was responsible for editing the video for On The Radio.
On The Radio Directed by Matt Lenski


Regina Spektor - Samson Directed by Peter Sluszka


Better Directed by Marc Webb


Laughing With Directed by Adria Petty


Eet Directed by Adria Petty


Fidelity Directed by Adria Petty


Regina Spektor - Us Directed by Adria Petty

Why Don't Cartoons Change Their Clothes?

Well, Woolite's newest print campaign doesn't have the answer, but they are making sure their colors don't fade with all of the washing needed to keep that outfit clean day in and day out.

Being and animation, illustration and cartoon lover I was instantly drawn to this print campaign from Euro RSCG Puerto Rico. The image of these iconic outfits drying on the line gives such a sweet sense of whats going on behind the scenes of the classic cartoons. I also think the bright rich cartoon colors are a fantastic pairing for a product selling it's color stay capabilities. For Everyday Colors, really nice.
'I feel like I've been wearing this same red dress forever!" - Lisa Simpson

I found these puppies on AdsofTheWorld.

Robert McGinnis Brings Stella Artois to the Big Screen

Check out the latest addition to the 60's inspired Stella Artois Campaign, a pair of print and billboard ads. Why do these ads look so authentic? Because they are! They are illustrated by Paperback and Movie Poster Illustrator Robert McGinnis. McGinnis' portfolio is seemingly endless and includes cover art for all of the Bond Books and pin up art that has come to represent an iconic 60s and 70s aesthetic.

Poster Art from Small Stakes and Jason Munn

The Poster District is featuring new prints from The Small Stakes today. If you aren't familiar with the work of Jason Munn you're in for a treat.


Check out the eye candy here.

Mario Sughi Salutes the King of Pop

With art.
Check out more of Mario's work here. Or visit his website.

Mullen Comes Out of the Woods and Into the City

Ad Agency Mullen uses it's ad skills to promote it's own big move into Boston proper from it's home on the North Shore.
Cute right? Illustrated by Rad Sechrist (Deer) and Nook (Turkey.)

Mauricio Pierro Illustrates the Latest for Caloi Bikes

How could you not take a second look at these illustrated ads for Brazilian Bike Company, Caloi (via FabraQuinteiro, São Paulo, Brazil?) When i saw them on Ads of the World i had to check out the rest of Mauricio's work immediately. As a whole his portfolio, of personal work mixed in with commercial projects, is even stronger than each of the individual efforts, what a fantastic signature style.


Wouldn't Mauricio's work make for a great cartoon? he thought so too! Check out his animated rendition of No Country for Old Men.

New Illustrations from Mario Sughi

I awoke to find these colorful, intriguing, and delicately sexy illustrations from Mario Sughi in my in box. The vignettes seem to me like snap shots of idle moments within larger scenes of action. I was instantly drawn in first by the lines and colors only to be held further with exploration of the scene and the possibility of moments that might occur immediately after these freeze frames which may or may not hold any significance in and of themselves.

Mario was kind enough to offer some of his own thoughts about these latest illustrations, all of which were created in the last three or four months:

My first preoccupation is always about forms and colors. And my aim is to create balanced, elegant and clear images. They are very colourful but when they are terminated I regard them successful only if, despite the strong colors, their main quality is still a delicate one.

All of them focus on people and apparently there is always a sort of narrative going on.

The main feature of both the figures and narrative moving in those illustrations is a sense of lightness that at moment becomes almost emptiness, with the result that at any moment those figures (the women as well as the men) can lose entirely all their possible meanings.

thanks so much Mario! To see more of Mario Sughi's work visit Dripbook.