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Twitter Influencer: Todd McLellan




I first spotted Todd McLellan’s account on twitter while working on the Art of Parts and immediately clicked the “follow” button. McLellan’s stunning photography of gadgets dissembled and displayed neatly has fascinated everyone from techies to art collectors. The self-described image-maker’s passion for creating began with “a kindergarten finger painting class and grew from there.”

He was raised by a carpenter and electronic technician, which no doubt helped set in motion his zeal for his hands-on approach to figuring out how things work. While not the most frequent tweeter, his passion for sharing interesting articles, news and works of others, in addition to behind the scenes glimpses of his work make him a worthy and delightful person to follow.

 

April 6, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Arty Farty Walls with Minakaniwalls




Forever a fan of wallpaper, this afternoon we’re sharing a few favorites from the Paris-based studio, Minakaniwalls.

This is the animal edition. It reminds us of an evolved version of Wee Gallery’s stationary. It also might feel like you’re on a prolonged visit to the zoo.

This Copenhagen edition translates busy city living and almost looks like layers of windmills from afar.

Up close though, the lines simulate aviation flight patterns.

Combining what looks like charcoal and tracing paper effects, the Cloudy edition could double as an xray of the sky.

However, up close, the pointillism is breathtaking.

No collection’s complete without a vibrant tanagram set, otherwise known as the Mosaic edition.

So…which one’s your favorite?

 

April 5, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

The Art of Fabric Printing & Design




Although we haven’t yet had a chance to get our hands on Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design, from what we’re reading, it sounds like a wonderful and well- rounded resource. Inside are step-by-step tutorials for designing patterns (both digitally and by hand), a comprehensive section on printing techniques—including digital printing, screen printing, stenciling, block printing, and resist dyeing— as well as insider tips for developing a collection and bringing it to the marketplace.

Beautifully illustrated with exquisite swatches, hundreds of photos, and interviews featuring established designers such as Skinny laMinx, Ink & Spindle, and Julia Rothman, Mastering the Art of Fabric Printing and Design is a key resource for anyone looking to learn the basics, expand their skill set, or find design inspiration.

Photos via PapernStitch Blog

 

April 5, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Illustrating Global Currents




Pretty stunning visualization, isn’t it? Here we have the ocean surface currents during the period from June 2005 through Decmeber 2007, designed by the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio.

A comparison was recently made by Mark Wilson of Fast Company comparing it to Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Beautifully accurate, wouldn’t you say?

 

April 5, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Digital Textures & Subtle Patterns




If you follow us here at Pattern Pulp, you know we’re huge purveyors of texture in relation to tech. White gradients are nice, accent colors direct the eye, but texture sets the tone, the mood and the vibe of your website. As you can imagine, we were pretty amped to stumble across Atle Mo’s pattern resource, Subtle Patterns on Swiss Miss today.

Here’s a small sampling of the beautiful, subtle repeatable tiles that are available- free of charge! Have a look, you may be reminded of men’s suiting as you browse, peruse and revel.

 

April 4, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Leon Lam-hien




Skin is the medium for which artist Leon Lam-hien of Shitoujii has won the most acclaim and note. Catching our eye a few years ago, Leon’s been on our radar ever since, with his stunning organic mark-making technique that results in tattoos that stand up as modern art. Born and raised in Lyon, France, Leon presently lives in Hong Kong where he runs his own tattoo parlor, Shitoujii. Lam-hien generally works in a fairly limited palette, viewing each canvas as an experiment where line marries movement. Fortunately, he has acquired a legions of fans that are both devoted and open-minded, as these permanent markings are unpredictable from the get-go, “I’m pretty lucky they let me have their skin,” a remark that’s equally terrifying as it is exciting.

April 4, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Tracking Repetitive + Awesome.
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