Netherland
If you’re in Chicago this weekend, be sure to stop by Rotofugi to check out work by Chad Kouri (one of my faves) and Netherland.
Since I’ve already done a post about Chad, here are a few samples of Netherlands work.
JULIEN PACAUD
Here is some work from French illustrator, Julien Pacaud.
SANDRA JUTO
I’m hooked on this illustrator, Sandra Juto.
Particularly, I’m really wishing I could get one of those softies.
WAYNE PATE
I love these prints from NYC artist, Wayne Pate.
After Doing a little research, I found this article from Design Sponge, that gives you a peek into his studio.
CHICAGO SNOW KIDS
I saw this on CR Blog and thought it was pretty cool. Even cooler that it was in Chicago.
TIM BERG
Posts have been pretty slow. I moved to Los Angeles two weeks ago so things have been a little nutty.
But, I saw this today. Not sure if it’s conceptual enough for Brian, but it sure made me believe in art again.
MATTE STEPHENS
Since it’s a cold rainy day here in Chicago, I thought I’d post some work that makes you feel good.
I love the work of Matte Stephens. I don’t know. Every once in a while you just find one of those artists that speak to you.
Oh…totally different subject…but a while back, I blogged about the film “Beautiful Losers”
Does anybody know if it will be showing in LA soon?
PETER HOLUB
Yesterday I was looking at illustrators to use for a campaign I am working on and my writer partner sent me a link to Peter Holub’s site.
His work is so unique and rich. Awesome stuff.
SOMETHING I SAW
I saw this today on the interweb and it made me happy to think that there are people out there, walking around, that do these kinds of things.
GREG LAMARCHE
I was browsing through the most recent issue of Print, and came across an article on Greg Lamarche.
He’s a graffiti artist who approaches graffiti the same way designers and illustrators approach their work. He says, “Graffiti embodies a lot of elements that are key to successful type and logo design: movement, spatial relations, bold colors, repetition, and composition. The tag is the most basic form of type.”
PIXEL TAG
Somebody found this in NYC in the east village and its probably the coolest thing I have seen this week. It reminds me of this artist that does the truthtag site.
THREADLESS
I’m really excited to see that Threadless, a Chicago based T-shirt design shop, started releasing limitedscreen prints (18×24). If you get there before they run out, they only will set you back $35. 
BEAUTIFUL LOSERS
I am really excited about this film, Beautiful Losers.Here is the synopsis (courtesy of the BL website):Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990′s a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories…speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.Creativity magazine wrote a nice article here.
CHAD KOURI
Lately I have been enamored with the work of Chicago artist, Chad Kouri. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for me. Also, he sent me some photos of new work that he hasn’t even posted yet so that you guys could get a first look. It is the two photos of the phone book. He actually took a regular phone book and chopped it up and made a small one that he used as a glue book. I think that’s cool.
1) Where do you get inspiration from?
Mostly from digging through the trash! A majority of my canvases come from drawers and other materials found while poking around the alleys by my apartment. Some other stuff I really enjoy snagging from the allies include children’s books, old windows, hard cover books and magazines. I also really enjoy looking through my dad’s old photos in the basement of my parents house.
2) Where did you study?
Well… I am going/went/ dropped/going back/owe money to Columbia College Chicago but most of my studying is done with friends and my own curiosity.
3) What do you want people to get out of your art?
I do artwork for my own enjoyment. Any positive or negative reaction from other people is just a nice bonus. I guess I am narcissistic like that.
4) What is the one piece of advice you can give to aspiring and current artists?
Hummus is good. Oh… and pawn shops are your friend. Just don’t pawn anything that isn’t yours. That’s stealing.
TAMARA SHOPSIN
Tamara Shopsin is a New York based illustrator. I first encountered her work in Print magazine and fell in love with her use of classic typeface and style. Here are a few of her pieces.
TIM SCHMITT JOHANNES SPITZER
These guys have a collaborative design site called coolmix. I found this booklet in there and was amazed by it. Another great, simple, European design.
THE POLAROIDS OF GRANT HAMILTON
Grant Hamilton is a photographer who has an incredible eye for color and space. I love the honesty of a polaroid camera.
MISAKI KAWAI
This Japanese artist does these handmade installation/craft/assemblage-ish things. She is either insane or has attained a new level of creative genius. If you check out any of my links, click on her name at the title and check out her site. It really is something great. I was hooked when I saw the guy in the handmade Delorian.
SURF INSPIRED
Surf culture seems to breed art that has such a vibe to it. The first two pieces are from Andy Davis, a silk-screen artist out of Huntington Beach, CA.
The photos are from LeRoy Grannis, Jeff Divine and Tom Adler, respectively. Tom is a great Art Director and designer whose books have achieved cult status.
LISA GONGDON
If you like mixed media artists, here you go.
I think she has a sweet look. I would love to write more, but I am literally swamped with my Adcenter projects. Regardless, I was inspired by her work the other day and thought it would be a shame not to share.
To see her home page, click on her name (the title of this post). If you haven’t figured it out, that is pretty much how most of my posts go. Awesome.