by Commarts<br /><br /><strong>Deadline for the 2012 Illustration Competition is January 6.</strong><br /><br />Enter the most prestigious illustration competition for creativity in illustration, the <em>Communication Arts</em> Illustration Competition. <strong>Any illustration first printed or produced from January 2011 through January 2012 is eligible.</strong> Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and illustrators, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the <em>Communication Arts</em> Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the illustrators represented.<br /><br />The 2012 Illustration Jury:<br /><br /><strong>Jill Breitbarth</strong>, senior designer, Harvard University Press<br /> <strong>SooJin Buzelli</strong>, SVP/creative director, Asset International<br /> <strong>Paul Gonzales</strong>, deputy design director, features department<br /> <strong>Scott McKowen</strong>, illustrator/art director, Punch & Judy Inc<br /> <strong>James Zucco</strong>, associate creative director, Barrie D'Rozario Murphy<br /><br />Don't miss this opportunity to introduce your work to the world!<br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=mlr1dwlCqjw:0vZT1CxjGcc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=mlr1dwlCqjw:0vZT1CxjGcc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=mlr1dwlCqjw:0vZT1CxjGcc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=mlr1dwlCqjw:0vZT1CxjGcc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/mlr1dwlCqjw" width="1" />

<a href="http://mashable.com/2011/12/26/history-advertising">The Evolution of Advertising</a>, created by Infolinks, takes a walk down advertising’s memory lane. <br /><br /><a href="http://resolutionizer.com">The Resolutionizer</a>... make a resolution to make friends make resolutions.<br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=SMkT6JPJnjA:fzB50Cj2ALE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=SMkT6JPJnjA:fzB50Cj2ALE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=SMkT6JPJnjA:fzB50Cj2ALE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=SMkT6JPJnjA:fzB50Cj2ALE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/SMkT6JPJnjA" width="1" />

<div><a href="http://discover.store.sony.com/tablet/#intro"><img border="0" hspace="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202297_72_0_LTE5NTg0MDg3MjYxNDkwMjM5MzI2.jpg" vspace="0" /></a></div><p>A simple, clean, single-page site that demonstrates the key features and superior quality of Sony’s new tablet.<br />Credits: <a href="http://www.odopod.com">www.odopod.com </a><br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=3stVSgS-LuY:4Zvprpr906M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=3stVSgS-LuY:4Zvprpr906M:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=3stVSgS-LuY:4Zvprpr906M:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=3stVSgS-LuY:4Zvprpr906M:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/3stVSgS-LuY" width="1" />

<div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/livraria-cultura-emp-oacute-rio.html"><img border="0" hspace="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202264_71_0_NDY5MDYzNTA4NTEwNDM1Njg0.jpg" vspace="0" /></a></div><p>São Paulo-based design consultancy Casa Rex developed the visual identity for a range of nineteen products (consisting of accessories, kitchen items and stationery articles) for Livraria Cultura, the largest bookstore in Brazil. Inspired by the gastronomic universe, it’s a striking range with a concept not defined simply by patterns but by ultra-abstract versions of the diagrams used to depict everyday food and beverages. At first sight they appear to be standard graphic designs, but upon closer inspection, their true meaning is revealed.<br />Credits: <a href="http://www.casarex.com">www.casarex.com </a> | <a href="http://www.livrariacultura.com.br/colecaoemporio">www.livrariacultura.com.br/colecaoemporio </a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/livraria-cultura-emp-oacute-rio.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202263_71_0_NDY5MDYzNTA4LTE4Mzk5MDgxMzU.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/livraria-cultura-emp-oacute-rio.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202262_71_0_NDY5MDYzNTQxNDY1NzYwOTMy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/livraria-cultura-emp-oacute-rio.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202265_71_0_NDY5MDYzNTA4MjAxODUyMjYwOA.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=UUQBJPIsTZ4:smYtT5aGBRY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=UUQBJPIsTZ4:smYtT5aGBRY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=UUQBJPIsTZ4:smYtT5aGBRY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=UUQBJPIsTZ4:smYtT5aGBRY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/UUQBJPIsTZ4" width="1" />

by Allan Haley<br /><br />Akira Kobayashi's work with Adrian Frutiger and Hermann Zapf, and his explorations of classic sans serif designs, produced valuable typeface revivals. Now he's moving on to the next phase of his storied career. <br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=-CfVbX_by24:b4GhAVtG5Lo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=-CfVbX_by24:b4GhAVtG5Lo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=-CfVbX_by24:b4GhAVtG5Lo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=-CfVbX_by24:b4GhAVtG5Lo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/-CfVbX_by24" width="1" />

On The Living Principles: The <a href="http://livingprinciples.org/the-wicked-world-of-packaging">momentous problem of excess packaging</a>.<br /><br />Kevin Purdy says this week is the perfect time to <a href="http://fastcompany.com/1803308/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-post-christmas-lull-week">renovate your schedule</a>—and your career.<br /><br />For those days with endless amounts of time to waste—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/slam">YouTube Slam</a>.<br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=QYJheYlA7Qs:vdGFSOtX5Tw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=QYJheYlA7Qs:vdGFSOtX5Tw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=QYJheYlA7Qs:vdGFSOtX5Tw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=QYJheYlA7Qs:vdGFSOtX5Tw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/QYJheYlA7Qs" width="1" />

<div><a href="http://soldierbrother.nfb.ca/#/soldierbrother"><img border="0" hspace="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202296_72_0_LTE3NzA4ODM0Mjc0NTAwNjA4MTc.jpg" vspace="0" /></a></div><p>Through her soldier/brother’s possessions and their shared text messages, Toronto artist Kaitlin Ann Jones poetically delves into the topic of coping during contemporary wartime.<br />Credits: <a href="http://nfb.ca">nfb.ca </a> | <a href="http://www.vacuumsucks.com">www.vacuumsucks.com </a><br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=wwKqQDB_lwk:ium9HIVdZD8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=wwKqQDB_lwk:ium9HIVdZD8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=wwKqQDB_lwk:ium9HIVdZD8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=wwKqQDB_lwk:ium9HIVdZD8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/wwKqQDB_lwk" width="1" />

<div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/schlage-lock-out-spot.html"><img border="0" hspace="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202285_71_0_MTA4ODY3NzM0MC0xNTY5MTkxOTc.jpg" vspace="0" /></a></div><p>Most people have experienced the unnerving realization of lost keys. Well, everyone can rest easy because Schlage has perfected electronic keyless entry technology; and Minneapolis-based agency Carmichael Lynch is helping them spread the word. One of a series of TV spots, "<a href="http://carmichaellynch.com/schlage/lockedout.html" target="_blank">Lock Out</a>" conveys the control that keys have over our emotions and showcases that Schlage’s electronic keyless entries make the fear of losing or misplacing keys disappear.<br />Credits: <a href="http://carmichaellynch.com">carmichaellynch.com </a> | <a href="http://schlage.com">schlage.com </a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/schlage-lock-out-spot.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202284_71_0_MTA4ODY3NzM0MC01OTE0NTc1NDA.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/schlage-lock-out-spot.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202283_71_0_MTA4ODY3NzM0MC0xMzIzMjU4MTk3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/schlage-lock-out-spot.html"><img border="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202282_71_0_MTA4ODY3NzMwNzkzMzQ4NTE5NQ.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=8W7kA6xisp8:VsizPN0AeSI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=8W7kA6xisp8:VsizPN0AeSI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=8W7kA6xisp8:VsizPN0AeSI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=8W7kA6xisp8:VsizPN0AeSI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/8W7kA6xisp8" width="1" />

Five tools to help <a href="http://1stwebdesigner.com/design/tools-identify-font">identify any font</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://openstudioclub.com">Open Studio Club</a>. Rent, swap or share studio space.<br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=YI3MgoRLc-Q:0HpAzgmKhaQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=YI3MgoRLc-Q:0HpAzgmKhaQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=YI3MgoRLc-Q:0HpAzgmKhaQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=YI3MgoRLc-Q:0HpAzgmKhaQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/YI3MgoRLc-Q" width="1" />

<div><a href="http://goo.gl/gQ1T1"><img border="0" hspace="0" src="http://image.commarts.com/images/2/0/2/202295_72_0_MTUyNjA2MTQyNjMzMzgwOTczNg.jpg" vspace="0" /></a></div><p>Two stylized films are woven into a single experience; with the swoop of a cursor layers are artfully removed to expose the features of the two latest Mercedes C-Class models.<br />Credits: <a href="http://www.razorfish.com">www.razorfish.com </a> | <a href="http://www.stardust.tv">www.stardust.tv </a><br /><br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=WORwmjn0O9s:IuHzI2b_zag:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=WORwmjn0O9s:IuHzI2b_zag:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?d=qj6IDK7rITs" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.commarts.com/~ff/commarts/index?a=WORwmjn0O9s:IuHzI2b_zag:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/commarts/index?i=WORwmjn0O9s:IuHzI2b_zag:gIN9vFwOqvQ" /></a> </div><img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/commarts/index/~4/WORwmjn0O9s" width="1" />

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5938" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/manOverboard.jpg" title="Man Overboard by Puscifer" width="150" /></td> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/news/poll-results-find-out-who-you-voted-to-win-video-of-the-year.html" target="_blank">Revolver Magazine</a> voted Puscifer's "Man Overboard", directed by Meats Meier, Best Music Videos of 2011.</td> </tr> </table>

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5157" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ConstantinopleSkyline_150x70.jpg" title="Raphael Lacoste " width="150" /></td> <td valign="top">Raphael Lacoste, Ubisoft Art Director, featured on <a href="http://www.g4tv.com/videos/55915/assassins-creed-revelations-art-director/?quality=hd" target="_blank" title="G4">G4</a> and <a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/tag/assassins-creed-revelations/" target="_blank" title="Wired Online">Wired online</a>, showcasing his amazing work on Assasins Creed Revelations. To learn more about how he creates his beautiful worlds, check out his tutorial on <a href="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/906/Digital-Environment-Painting" title="Digital Environment Painting Matte Painting with Raphael Lacoste">Digital Environment Creation</a>.</td> </tr> </table>

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5157" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/student-gallery.jpg" title="Gnomon Student Gallery" width="150" /></td> <td valign="top">Join us on Saturday, December 3rd for the second Gnomon Gallery show to showcase the best work of students and recent graduates from the Gnomon School of Visual Effects, featuring characters, creatures, models, matte paintings and more.</td> </tr> </table>

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5157" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/axis-news1.jpg" title="Axis School of Visual Effects" width="150" /></td> <td valign="top">Gnomon is excited to announce our partnership with <a href="http://www.saga.art.br/">Saga</a>, a unique school that teaches computer graphics, arts and animation to young adults across Brazil, in the development of <a href="http://www.axis.art.br/index.php?lang=en-us">Axis</a>, a new facility to be launched Spring 2012.</td> </tr> </table>

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5157" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/real-steel-news.jpg" title="The Making of Real Steel" width="150" /></td> <td valign="top">Join us for a special, behind-the-scenes look at Digital Domain’s work on the recently released hit <em>Real Steel</em>. Stick around for an in-depth presentation by Marcel De Jong as he shares tips and tricks for Autodesk Maya and demos new features of Mudbox and Motion Builder.</td> </tr> </table>

Today The Gnomon Workshop and concept designer Harald Belker combine forces again for the 6th installment of his entertainment design [...]

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="14%"><img alt="" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mc2011-680.jpg" title="Gnomon Master Classes" width="150" /></td> <td valign="top" width="86%">Join us for two weeks of new, exclusive classes in an interactive, online event. Each class focuses on a different element of the visual effects or games industries and allows individuals to discuss the content with the instructors. One ticket gives you access to all 14 classes!</td> </tr> </table>

Instructor: Axel Stanley-Grossman Format: DVD-Rom, Digital Download, Online Subscription

<table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"> <tr> <td><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5157" height="70" src="http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/neville-page1.jpg" title="Neville Page: From Page to Screen at Gnomon Gallery " width="150" /></td> <td valign="top">View a collection of concept designer Neville Page’s work from various film projects, including digital images, original 2D and 3D artwork and prototypes from select films. Opening reception is Saturday, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. at <a href="http://www.gnomongallery.com/">Gnomon Gallery</a>.</td> </tr> </table>

The Gnomon Workshop is proud to announce the release of the first volume in a new foundational figure drawing series [...]

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