I love these simple, yet brilliant poster designs from UK artist, Olly Moss.

Artfully Done

I love this animated gif from David Ope. Make sure you visit his page and see all of them. Not what you were thinking when I mentioned animated gifs, is it?

Not Your Typical Animated Gif

Very interesting and well done documentary on hand painted murals. (via swissmiss) Is it weird I find this fascinating?

The Artful Mural

I’m loving the art from self-taught designer Paul Tebbott. You can see more of his art on his blog.

Paul Tebbott

Love the work coming out of Wayne Brezinka’s studio!

New Favorite Artist

I love this posters from Heads of State Design Studio. You can buy them here. (via swissmiss)

From Sea To Shining Sea

I have loved the game of baseball for as long as I can remember. About this time every year I start to get the itch for spring training because I know that means the start of the season is just around the corner. There are so many things I love about the game… the smell of a freshly cut field, the way the shadows creep along the infield at late afternoon game, the crack of the bat, the heckling patrons,  roasted peanuts, and the organ as it grinds out it’s familiar anthems.

I guess what I love the most about the game though is all the memories of my childhood and the connection it has for my family. My grandfather, Ernie Harwell, had the privilege of calling the Detroit Tiger games for 42 years, so I grew up listening to him, going to games with him and loving all things baseball. My dad Gray Harwell was also chaplain for the Tigers in 1984, the year they won the World Series. He would always play catch tirelessly with me and my brother in our yard. He even coached my older brother Jeremy’s little league team, and I was the unofficial mascot/bat boy.  I remember reliving the last play made from the 84 World Series over and over in my backyard and pretending it was me catching the final out instead of Larry Herndon. The crowd always went wild, and then I was, of course, mobbed by my teammates! So baseball really feels like a part of who I am.

One of the many perks of my baseball family is that Grandpa was always giving us baseball related items that he received. One such item was the album Terry Cashman’s Talking Baseball.  My brother and I listened to this for hours on end, and I can still sing you most of the songs word for word.

You see, wedged in between all the wonderful baseball songs on this album was my Grandpa reading his definition of baseball. (I can also still quote this… just ask my wife!) I loved listening to this poem/essay, and this summer when Grandpa was diagnosed with inoperable cancer I instantly knew I wanted to make a piece of art from that essay as a tribute to him.

I really enjoyed creating this piece of art. It was a privilege to create something special for a man who is always giving of himself to others, and I put all of my heart and soul into it. I really debated about offering this poster for sale, but I decided that in the end it was something I wanted to share with all those who loved baseball and my Grandpa. He enjoyed sharing his life and love of the game with everyone, so a poster in tribute to him should be about just that.

The 18 x 24 poster is pictured in the heading of this post. It’s limited first edition signed and numbered by myself and printed on 80# cover.  If you are interested in purchasing one you can find them on my Etsy site.

The Game For All America – A Tribute To Ernie Harwell

I love this very clever bookmark/cover idea from designer Igor Udushlivy. What a great concept!

A New Kind of Bookmark

“Every artist and creative goes through a seasonal ebb and flow. Times when we love what we are creating and times when we may be frustrated with what we are creating.”

Great post about the ebb and flow for creatives by husband + wife team @ Sarah Rhoads Photographers. While you are on their site be sure to check out their amazing work. It’s inspiring!

Inspired or Not…

I’m not sure what it is about the new album cover of Switchfoot’s latest release, but I love it. Maybe it’s my love of the beach, fascination with birds or just the clean and simple design. The songs are as good as the cover art, but don’t just take my word for it, listen for yourself below.

Hello Hurricane

I always enjoy seeing artists using everyday objects as their canvas, so I found this art from Boey particularly inspiring. He draws his masterpieces on Styrofoam cups. You can view and purchase more of his work here.

Disposable Art

Fascinating typography art from the SHCH Graphics Group.

Type of Art

Genius photographer Chase Jarvis is taking at least one picture a day with his iPhone. This just proves my theory that a good photographer can take great pictures even with a camera phone. It’s not about the equipment, but the artists vision! You can follow his daily posts on twitter or see some of his best shots here.

A Different Kind of Portfolio

I’m fascinated by this piece of art from Kate MccGwire. It’s made entirely from pigeon feathers.

Art

I have always been fascinated with model trains since I was little. My dad loves model trains and I guess I inherited it from him. The video above is of Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany. It’s now on my list to visit!

It’s A Small World

I love this video from Lobo. The use of color, the retro feel, and the animation… Heck, the whole video is amazing. Watch and enjoy!

Insect Genius

Matthew Carden, an award winning food & lifestyle photographer from San Fransisco, is doing some amazing work with food and photography. His series “Small World” accomplishes what I think all good art should do. It challenges, inspires and causes you ask, “How can I be more creative and original?”

Small World… Big Idea

I’m in love with this picture from Amelia Lyon Photography. I stumbled across their blog today and was very impressed and inspired with their work. Is it just me or does it seem like their are so many talented photographers out there right now? What do you think?

Shadows

I love this repackaging of Monopoly by Andy Goldman. What a great design and clever way to bring a fresh look to this classic game.

Do Not Pass Go

I love finding new art and artists and my latest discovery is Frank Chimero. His style of illustration is very refreshing, clever and whimsical. My favorite work of his has to be “The States’ illustrations he has done. I think the piece above would look great in my office!

From California, to the New York Island