What a Week...

This week as really tried my patience, in which I have huge amounts of. Its been a week of defining moments in my short career. I've decided to make a five year list of goals to pursue in my career as a Graphic Designer. I feel I have a more clear understanding of what I want to do and paths I want to take in design. This all comes from a very complicated work environment. Even though this week sucked I still feel grateful for the experience because now I have a direction and goals to achieve.

Just as the week is wrapping up I came across this T-shirt on the Design is Mine blog. Love it! Buy this T and many more hipster items at The Giant Peach.

Gemini Studio

A great local artist find this week! Gemini Studio's Stephen Fowler. His use of typography juxtaposed with collage is beautiful. A great example of a self starting Graphic Designer with a successful launch of artwork. He has an excellent etsy store in which you can purchase all his artwork at a very reasonably price.

"Gemini Studio Art is a new collection of my work that I began to create in January of 2008. Experimenting with my original designs inspired by poster-style artwork created in a vintage textural style, I have created a growing number of pieces ranging from Chicago themes, Cats & Dogs, Typography, and Food & Drink."

1 project a day for one year!

Michelle Romo is celebrating her 25th year by creating 1 art project per day starting November 21st, 2007, ending November 21st, 2008. Each month will have a different conceptual theme. There will be limited edition products (25 of each item only!) made each month. The end result will be 25 handmade books, and an art show. Since I'm 25 this year I thought this was a great and memorable idea. I just can't image making something has beautiful as this everyday. She truly is an amazing illustrator.

http://crowdedteeth.blogspot.com/

Green Porch-Lights Prints

This I found on Etsy at a store called Green Porch-Lights Prints (And Other Neat Things). A great store that has Gocco, Paper Source materials, royalty-free clip art, and some cute little puns, along with other odds and ends. What a fun way to keep a journal.

Ready-Made Mixed Paper Scraps Art Journal

The Bridal Market

My most current adventure outside of my 9-5 is wedding invitations. I've jumped into this market with no idea of how much fun it would be. With two brides down and no hiccups in the process I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I've decided to use the opportunity to explore paper, unique graphic applications and illustration. My last client was open to unique and creative ideas. I choose to use a sewn bound card, a fun take on "sowing new seeds".

Roadside Projects Jayme McGowan

Jayme McGowan, an artist living and working in Sacramento, California creates three dimensional illustrations with paper collage. I came across Jayme's work in the most recent Small Magazine and were captivated by the world she's created with her three dimensional paper art pieces. The pieces bring you right into the story. It makes me have an overwhelming erg to get out my x-acto and dig right into my large paper collection. Please visit her wonderful blog Roadside Projects where she demonstrates the process.

Lilla Rogers Studio

This website is beautiful and is full of amazing illustrations. Color choices are whimsical and fun. What a great place to find inspiration for illustrations. http://www.lillarogers.com/about