Friday 14 May 2010

Winter OlympicsThis years winter Olympics coverage in February was advertised with this amazing animated film for the BBC. Talented Illustrator Jon Klassen teamed up with renowned director & designer Marc Craste of Studio AKA to produce an amazing piece of animation about an inuit hero who has to use all his skills to restore light to a dark and troubled world. Watch it below...Great stuff!

Saturday 1 May 2010

Wilfrid Wood
I suppose you could describe Wilfrid Wood as a 3D illustrator. Made entirely by hand his figurative models have Wood's distinct style which steams mainly from a great sense of humour. Originally a graphic designer and after working on TV programme spitting image as a model maker he decided to ditch the 9-5 jobs and just create what he wants. His subject matter often comes from people he's met or seen in his day to day life. He has created some great fun characters.
See more of Wilfrid Wood's wonderful work here.

Thursday 22 April 2010

Rune Söderqvist

I love this Album sleeve which was also the design of the poster for ABBA the movie designed by Rune Söderqvist in 1977. Rune also designed the famous ABBA logo with the backwards B - the b's representing Bennie & Bjorn facing their respective partners Agnetha and Anni-Frid & went on to design every subsequent album sleeve for ABBA.

Tuesday 20 April 2010

Tim Flach
Dynamic animal portraits from photographer Tim Flach. His images - predominantly of animals are original to say the least, his use of cropping and choice of unusual angles and composition adds interest to the subject matter often creating striking and almost abstract photographs.

Monday 8 March 2010

Marta Cer
Wonderful typography & illustration from Barcelonian Marta Cerda Alimbau. With an impressive list of clients under her belt Marta's style is strong and seems both modern & retro at the same time - Although her work is her own I wondered if perhaps she had been influenced by fellow Spanish designer Alex Trochut who incedentally , it appears, happens to be her boyfriend...what a dynamic duo indeed!

Thursday 25 February 2010

Andreas Gursky
Andreas Gurskey makes large-scale, colour photographs distinctive for their incisive and critical look at the effect of capitalism and globalisation on contemporary life. I love his use of pattern & colour. Seeing them here doesn't really do the photographs any justice as when seem full scale in a gallery Gurskey's work is truly superb.

Wednesday 10 February 2010

ZebraI happened upon this great drawing of a zebra by Scottish poet, songwriter & humorist Ivor Cutler (1923 - 2006). Among his many talents Ivor also wrote & illustrated many childrens books in the 80s.