Wednesday, August 26, 2009

kuler is cool

From tiny happy bunny

so the last few times i've worked in illustrator and i've been searching for that... one... color... i just can't get right, this is my newest tool. adobe allows you to go to the web, download palettes, make palettes for others to use, and just generally play around with color mixing. i like when work becomes play.

*that one's called 'avoidance'

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

tweet II

another background for twitter, just playing around with transparency... my new favourite tool.
From tiny happy bunny

Monday, July 20, 2009

illustration junkie

i have a fashion illustration addiction. i love that there are some very iconic fashion illustration artists, some, you see daily. you might recognize the illustration style, but have no idea of the artist's name. these are a few i've discovered over the years and have come to love.

nordstrom uses ruben toledo in much of their marketing collateral. does this look familiar ? the latest anniversary book has his black and white illustrations on the cover.


he's done a lot of illustrations over the years for nordstrom, and now they're framed and hung in the hallways of the corporate offices.


or what about these... mats gustafson uses simple watercolor silhouettes to render amazing feminine shapes. the first pale aqua used by tiffany&co. you can find more of mats work here.



italian artist simone legno is inpired by all things japanese, including the name he designs under 'tokidoki' which means 'sometimes'. his illustrations have become so sought after, he's started his own company selling products covered in his whimsical scenes. the toki-doki website carries amazing creations of everything from toys to cell phone covers to baby clothing.


Monday, July 13, 2009

twitter page

the inspiration came when looking for a new twitter background. i like some of them, but wanted my own colors... good thing i can draw. if you don't, you can find one here...

Monday, July 6, 2009

found - old baby project

a series i did over six months ago... i love coming across old ideas. what was fun was seeing what this idea evolved into... (click on any of them to make them bigger)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

travel pillow for kids II

another option of the pillow...

travel pillow for kids

an interesting project... i received direction to cute-up this idea. i love the concept that a stuffed animal has double duty as a travel pillow. the legs snap together under the chin, the nose area would cradle a head. cute !