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…
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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.
A Love Letter For You
Love Letter is a project by Stephen Powers with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and is sponsored by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative. His murals are playful, brightening the day and giving hope to those passerby’s who are aware enough to head their message. (HT UNURTH…
A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything
A project by an art student created with biro pens. A flip book that is 2100 pages long! Very cool. (HT kester brewin.)
The Ancient Hebrew Conception of The Universe
I came across this awesome poster (HT yayeveryday!) and marveled at what great design can do, that is, essentially draw you in and implore you to look around.
Health Care Graphic Design
(via the hopeful skeptic)