Over the weekend, I spent some time perusing the wares of various artists at MoCCA Fest, an event sponsored by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. Not surprisingly, the venue was packed with zines, comics, and random illustrations exploring inner and outer angst, explicit euphoria, and untold mirth. These events are always great for designers, because the strongest work leverages a designers toolbox: good type, smart color choices, and a little restraint. I also saw the latest work by Greg Kletsel, a Brooklyn-based designer and independent illustrator. Greg’s got a great web site and tumblr, which everyone should check out. Do the Kletsel.
A Curated Collection of Thought on Design
Jiro Bevis
I came across the work of Jiro Bevis on QBN. There is something refreshing about his style that I can’t put my finger on. It has an R. Crumb meets the Internet feel.
The Arctic Circle
In the spirit of the season, some nice stop motion animation from Kevin Parry. I give you The Arctic Circle. What will you do this holiday season when a box suddenly appears?
The KDU
I was looking around the world wide web for inspiration and discovered The Keystone Design Union, The KDU for short. In addition to beautiful design work, they publish an amazing collection of artwork, titled the Solstice: Aesthetic Journal. The journal is available as a PDF and is packed with inspirational illustration and typography. They also have a blog, which features work from members of The KDU.
Mario Hugo
Mario Hugo’s portfolio is something to behold. Full of moody and intensive illustration, the work moves seamlessly from surrealism to modern typography. All of the work has an eccentric and unique voice. Via But Does It Float.
I Met the Walrus
Directed by Josh Raskin and illustrated by James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina, I Met the Walrus was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short and won the 2009 Emmy.
Matt Leines
There is a new studio visit on Fecal Face with Matt Leines. He has this incredible, graphic aesthetic, which shows up in the geometry of his work.
Lab Partners
Lab Partners is a design and illustration team featuring the collaborative work of Ryan Meis and Sarah Labieniec.
Tucker Nichols
I visited a lecture with Tucker Nichols at the California College of the Arts. Interesting and thought provoking talk.
Learn Somthing Every Day
Take a look at Learn Something New Everyday, a great web site that is running on the Cargo platform.
The T
Check out this cool retrospective of the bext T’s from the New York Times Magazine. These is some really incredible artwork contained in the Times.
Leandro Castelao
Take a look at the illustration work of Leandro Castelao. He creates beautiful, subtle compositions through the use of color and line width.