Illustration Pages News: Rockport Publishers Call for Entries! Letterhead and Logo Design 12

Innovative letterhead and logo design can make the difference for a business, service, or product. Design that gets noticed results in continued recognition and future business. Rockport Publishers would like to celebrate your inspired graphic design work in our newest volume featuring the best in the business: Letterhead and Logo Design 12.

There are no entry fees. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS AUGUST 12, 2010.

For more details and information on how to send in materials, please visit the Call for Entries site...

Illustration Pages News: Quirky Illustrator's Smoking Hot New Website

Oivind Hovland is an experienced freelance illustrator with a long list of international clients, covering a broad range of media. To Oivind, illustration is about storytelling: "Even if you only have one small image at your disposal, a story can still be told. And that, in a nutshell is my aim, to tell a story using whatever means I have." He is also the author of two illustrated books, published by Tabella, and his work has been short-listed for IMAGES and the Nationwide Mercury Prize Art Exhibition. Visit his website...

Travel Map: Abstract Paintings of Argentinian Artist, Hernan Paganini - Puloverchito

MAPA DE VIAJE / TRAVEL MAP, originally uploaded by Hernan Paganini - Puloverchito.

When you follow a favorite artist's favorites on Flickr, it can lead you to new places like to Argentina or at least to Argentinian artist, Hernan Paganini - Puloverchito. This jewel-colored abstract painting is only one of a a set called "Travel Map". In his words they are, "Readings from the sky and motions of the stars". There is definitely something connected, astral and light filled about these paintings. See more of these inspiring pieces on his photostream.

Everyone Loves Butterflies

Butterfly / 蝶道, originally uploaded by 川貝母 Inca Pan.

Another gem was found on Flickr by Taiwanese artist, Inca Pan. His work is the vein of naive, and folk art. It feels old fashioned and like a pleasant memory. Besides, who doesn't like butterflies? The title of this inspirational one is, "Butterfly". Check out more of his work on his photostream.

Artist Wonil's Sad Angels on Flickr

the orphans are angels, originally uploaded by wonil.

Looking through Kevin Titzer's favorites on Flickr, I found Wonil and looked through his photostream. This is is one of my favorites that he uploaded. I like the title of it, "The Orphans Are Angels", making it seem like the angels are being destroyed. There are many more inspiring paintings on Wonil's photostream. They are images of forlorn looking children in strange situations. Check it out.

Kevin Titzer Group Show at Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles

Thinkspace, originally uploaded by Kevin T.

Today, I'm spending some time finding inspiration on Flickr. There are always so many cool artists, creating so many cool pieces. Here is a piece by sculpture Kevin Titzer. I love this sort of 2 torso merman. It looks like it was created with wood, metal and paint. Check out his Flickr page for many more odd and macabre circus freaks. He has been in many art exhibits around the country and will be at Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles on August 7, 2010.

Nuts & Bolts: A blueprint for a successful illustration career

Tips and tidbits from the publisher and design director of 3x3, The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration. A former illustrator, art director, creative director and ad agency principal, Charles Hively puts down what he feels are the important attributes necessary in building a successful career as an illustrator. The book is based on his numerous conversations with successful illustrators, his observations of illustrators' websites worldwide and his first-hand experience researching and commissioning illustrators. Hively doesn't pull any punches on the do's and don'ts for young illustrators. Coming from both the art director side and as current publisher of 3x3 his perspective is unique; his passion for illustration is coupled with his mission of generating more respect for illustration among art directors outside the traditional editorial arena.

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