Poets write in the line of prophecy, and their work teaches us how to live. The language of poetry, when properly absorbed, becomes part of our private vocabulary, our way of moving through the world. —Jay Parini, Why Poetry Matters Photo by Céline Clanet.
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Design
Flash Crash, 401ks and Friendships
I woke up this morning and heard about the “flash crash” and more news on the ongoing financial troubles in Europe (specifically Greece), and couldn’t help but think of the Bible and Shane Claiborne’s commentary on one particular part of Revelation. …read about the fall of Babylon. “Oh, here’s Babylon, she’s fallen, and the merchants…
Design is in everything we make
“Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It’s a mix of craft, science, storytelling, propaganda, and philosophy.” Quote: Erik Adigard Illustration: Kjell Varvin
Normalcy Out of Chaos
“Designers can create normalcy out of chaos; they can clearly communicate ideas through the organizing and manipulating of words and pictures.” ~Jeffery Veen Posters by Paul Tebbott
Sadao Watanabe Japanese Folk Artist
I just recently discovered the work of Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), a brilliant Japanese musician and artist. He was quite renowned for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. I do revere folk art of all cultures because of its graphic simplicity and pellucid nature. You can view more of Watanabe’s…
Super Hero Posters
Growing up I loved superheros. I don’t know what it was about them that made me want to be one. Maybe it was their super powers or awesome, colorful costumes. But whatever it was, something about them captured my imagination back then and still does today. I found these fantastic superhero posters by illustrator Michael…
The Combinations Rule
via youmightfindyourself
To Spring by William Blake
O THOU with dewy locks, who lookest down Through the clear windows of the morning, turn Thine angel eyes upon our western isle, Which in full choir hails thy approach, O Spring! The hills tell one another, and the listening Valleys hear; all our longing eyes are turn’d Up to thy bright pavilions: issue forth…
Saul Bass on Making Beautiful Things
via Just Creative Design
The Head Animated Short
Great animated short by Argentine artist Matias Vigliano that features some really nice hand-drawn animation. (via lost at e minor) TheHead / hand-drawn animated short from podoboo on Vimeo.