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Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Studio visit and interview with Serena Cole via My Love For You
  2. 2. Love Vince Contarino’s abstract paintings via Yellowtrace
  3. 3. Getting a kick out of these paintbrush coat hooks via This is Colossal
  4. 4. Ghostly painted photographs by Claire Falkenberg via The Jealous Curator
  5. 5. We love Jacob Whibley’s foray into sculpture just as much as his collages via art hound
  6. 6. Digging the cheery colors of this Aeropagita print via My Adventure is Your Advantage
  7. 7. A fan of Orange is the Sun’s tiered thread necklaces via CMYBacon
  8. 8. These geometric overlay appliqués add a punch of pizzazz to your home via design-milk
  9. 9. Mesmerizing wall installation by Christopher Betting via All the Mountains
  10. 10. Gorgeous ethereal illustrations by Sepraven via Empty Kingdom
  11. 11. Fabulous vintage color swatches and charts via Plenty of Colour
  12. 12. Stunned by the beauty of Tom Fruin’s sculpture installation, Kolonihavehus via Trendland

Coverage by: Emily Gup

September 9, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Artist Profile: Marina Molares




Born to a Spanish father and an American mother, Marina Molares has spent much of her life on the road. Traveling from Belgium to China to the USA and Madrid, sampling the cultures around her, she’s evolved into a product of time and circumstance.

Her work incorporates playful textures, collage, sculpture, illustrative patterns and pop culture references.

Each piece reminds us to question our past and consider altering our future. Delve into her reel to be amazed at the colorful quirky calm throughout.

September 9, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: James Joyce




James Joyce is a London-based graphic artist with a clever reel of work. His clean lines and clear intentions make his designs appealing for both art enthusiasts and branded editorial commissions.

Having both an artist’s hand and business brain has served him well, resulting in multiple collaborations with the likes of The New York Times, Wallpaper*, Creative Review, Anorak, Nike and Levis, as well revered gallery showings. We love his twitter feed for all of the interesting articles, art and tidbits that he shares. Follow along to keep up! For more art, visit Creative Review.

 

September 8, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Book Review: Graphic Design Thinking




A good part of creativity may be an inborn talent, but it’s also a hard-earned skill that improves with time and practice. Graphic Design Thinking: Beyond Brainstorming centers on how to define problems, get ideas and create form.

These concepts are explored through a variety of informal techniques ranging from quick, seat-of-the-pants approaches to more formal research methods for stimulating fresh thinking, and ultimately arriving at compelling and viable solutions. As a designer, writer, curator, and educator, author Ellen Lupton is well suited for the task of extolling the virtues and vices of creative research that includs focus groups, interviewing, brand mapping, and co-design.

Cover image via Anny Mary Liu

 

September 7, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Fashion Week: Steven Alan




Color blocked palettes, playful patterns and a cool subdued backdrop were all in play at Steven Alan’s Spring 2012 showcase this morning.

While a majority of the crowd wore black to usher in the beginning of Fall, the models presented combinations of citrus, aqua and khaki hues.

Utilizing classic shapes and minimal accents, bold color and all-over pattern was abundant throughout. The show opened with a black and white suit, a bold, wearable, tailored statement.

Proving pattern can descend gender, this seashell design translated beautifully on cotton as much as it did on silk.

 

September 7, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Color: Scholten & Baijings




These gradient pillows by Scholten & Baijings are a reminder of why it’s interesting to follow Dutch design. The asymmetry of the bands, hue and textures are elegantly curated and composed of Merino Wool. Wannekes sells the collection, click here to see more.

 

September 7, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

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