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art/design > graphic passions.

THE FLOOD — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:24 +0000

Victor Melendez is a talented illustrator who was born in Mexico City. He studied electrical engineering for two years before realizing that his true passion lies in creating art and so he went on to move to Seattle and receive a BFA in Graphic Design. Good thing he did, because his awesome graphic illustrations have landed him some pretty cool commissions for Starbucks. I was able to find his work because he is a frequent collaborator on the awesome illustration blog, Ten Paces and Draw. See more of Victor’s work below…

discover more @ victormelendez.com.

Filed under: art, design Tagged: graphic design, illustration, mexico city, seattle, starbucks, victor melendez

art > strange brothers.

THE FLOOD — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Gert & Uwe Tobias are German artists and twin brothers who together create strange yet graphic and colorful works using woodblock prints and collage. “What we do is basically based on a system of collages. We take a shape, add a second, combining shapes which often don’t actually fit together. It’s an old principle. Some elements certainly are reminiscent, for example of a hare’s head or a bird’s head, but overall we are trying to allow the invention of figures and introduction of elements to create an atmosphere, an image that is somewhat strange,” explains Gert in this video by CFA Berlin. See more work by Gert & Uwe Tobias below…

discover more @ cfa-berlin.com.

Filed under: art, tv/movies Tagged: germany, gert and uwe tobias, print media, video, woodblock

fashion photography > day dream.

THE FLOOD — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:32 +0000

Alexi Lubomirski is a famous fashion photographer living in New York who has shot the cover for several prestigious magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Numéro. For this fashion editorial in Vogue Deutsch’s December 2011 issue, Alexi photographed model Karlie Kloss (styled by Christiane Arp) lingering around a steamy courtyard all in a daze in dreamy frocks. See more work below…

discover more @ alexilubomirski.com.

Filed under: fashion, photography Tagged: alexi lubomirski, christiane arp, deutsch, fashion, fashion photography, karlie kloss, magazine, photography, vogue

art > reawaken the magic.

THE FLOOD — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:23 +0000

Judith Clay is an extremely imaginative illustrator in Sindelfingen, Germany who describes her magical and often surreal drawings as echoes of her feelings and her connection with childhood. Her drawing, “The Juggler’s House” (seen above), was recently selected by Urban Outfitters to be sold in their print shop via their partnership with Society6! Learn more about Judith and her work below…

“I draw. And I dream. And I draw. It’s what keeps me sane, and since I’m not an athletic person and I’m not into shopping, it gives me something to do. I love to draw, because it’s such a quiet, contemplative, almost meditative process that allows me to connect with my imagination and inner self to make pictures that make me happy (and hopefully others, too).”

“With my pictures, I try to re-awaken the magic, emotions, and freedoms we experienced in our childhood. I strive to add something magical, or surreal, or ‘what’s that?’ to all my pictures, trying to create (temporary) escapes from reality. In my experience, reality will be there soon enough again (bills, deadlines, favorite drawing pads discontinued, etc.).”

“Most of my activities center around art at the moment. I am working on becoming my own artist, selling and exhibiting what I create. I’m maintaining several online portfolio/sales sites, and preparing for three new upcoming events and exhibits. So, not much time for anything else. Well, maybe a movie or a cup of café au lait or a visit to the bookstore…”
- Judith Clay

Thanks so much for sharing your work & studio with us, Judith! It’s so fun to see where all of the magic happens, isn’t it?

discover more @ society6.com/judithclay.

Filed under: art Tagged: germany, illustration, judith clay, prints, society6, surreal, urban outfitters

fashion photography > daddy’s little girl.

THE FLOOD — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:54 +0000

Elena Rendina is a whimsical young fashion photographer and set designer in London whose photo shoot for Wonderland Magazine‘s November-December 2011 issue, titled “Daddy’s Little Girl,” is truly remarkable. Pink-haired model Charlotte Free (styled by Grace Cobb) gazes out among bright textural backgrounds donning crazy colorful mismatched outfits. See more work below…

discover more @ elenarendina.com.

Filed under: fashion, photography Tagged: charlotte free, editorial, elena rendina, fashion, fashion photography, grace cobb, london, magazine, photography, pink hair, wonderland

design > we can live forever.

THE FLOOD — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Matthew Kavan Brooks is an award-winning graphic designer (and officially my new favorite) in the United Kingdom whose amazing work combines typography, collage, graphic design, illustration, and fine art. In my opinion, the beauty of the following images pretty much speak for themselves, so go see more work below…

discover more @ kavan.co.uk.

Filed under: art, design Tagged: collage, graphic design, illustration, lyrics, matthew kavan brooks, quotes, typography, united kingdom

this week’s creative resources.

THE FLOOD — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:00:52 +0000

Creative Resources is a new weekly feature that showcases links to inspiring articles & other resources found on the internet for emerging to established artists (or art lovers!).

Here’s this week’s round-up:

1. How Do You Stay Creative? - My Modern Met asked 11 very different artists what their secret is to continuously staying inspired and creative, and interestingly enough, it turns out that their answers are actually all pretty similar.

2. Cubicle Refugee – Each day this creative blog focuses on a different tone and color of curated pictures and objects to infuse some inspiration into your life and make you smile!

3. Dream Big, Set Goals & Do What You Love – Nubby Twiglet shares some really helpful and meaningful advice on how to move forward with your goals and finally do what you love in 2012.

4. Sketchbook Look: John Hendrix – A Tangled Fingers feature on illustrator John Hendrix’s really cool sketchbook series, all drawn while listening to a sermon at church!

5. THE FLOOD’s Creative Directory – As of today, we’ve officially collected over 100 links to exciting creative destinations all over the web. You’ll never be bored again! Check it out and help us make it even bigger by adding your own web site or suggesting some of your favorites.

Filed under: features Tagged: advice, creative resources, creativity, goal-setting, john hendrix, nubby twiglet, sketchbook