<p>Here's a little mental exercise I did when I first saw this young man's work. I asked myself how many green people do I know. Here is what I came up with:</p> <p>I know at least 3 people who now drive electric vehicles. One who skateboard's to work. One who bikes. One who is planning on buying a golf cart.</p> <p>Most of my friends (not including the roommate) recycle.</p> <p>My neighborhood located in the "hipster" part of LA has a 3 TrashMasters that patrol our streets all week long, a green one, a blue one and a black one, I will let you figure out what each one picks up at 7 in the morning. Grrrrr!</p> <p>which brings me to Andrew Kim's work from Art Center. Among other projects (innovative minimalistic product design) Kim brings us this greener version of our favorite Coke products. He calls it Next Generation, I call it bad ass design.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4435622439_df6bef16ba_o.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4473729690_88abd8238b_o.jpg" width="610" /></p>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_Pat01.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p> </p> <div> <p>Hot off the press!<br /> <br /> Raimo Nikkanen, VP Cumulus, and Patrick Bradley (FF CEO) talking global design transformation at Denver Art Museum.  Cumulus - <a href="https://ex2010.myhostedservice.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=d1e14e5b8d624306bdccba66a45a5cfb&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cumulusassociation.org%2f-" target="_blank">http://www.cumulusassociation.org/-</a> is the only global association to serve art and design education and research.</p> <h6>-----<br /> <br /> What is Cumulus?</h6> <h6><strong>Cumulus - International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media</strong></h6> <h6>The University of Art and Design in Helsinki (UIAH) (currently Aalto University School of Art and Design) and the Royal College of Art in London, in co-operation with Danmarks Designskole, Gerrit Rietvelt Academy, Universität Gesamthochschule Essen and Hochschule für Angewandte Kunst in Wien initiated the Cumulus Network in 1990.</h6> <h6>They all had a common desire to enhance the quality of education through co-operation, student and teacher exchange within the European Union Erasmus programme. The Network was transferred to Cumulus Association in 2001.</h6> <h6>Cumulus has been a pioneer in developing jointly organised MA-programmes, intensive workshops, projects and biannual conferences. It has published 'working papers' which have documented the discussions and seminars in conferences, a First Aid Kit to help students and professors in planning mobility actions, kept up a web page, etc. These activities go on.</h6> <h6>During the past twenty years Cumulus has grown in size and ambition. The number of members has grown from 6 to 165 (2010). The members represent most of the European countries and during past years several countries overseas have also joined Cumulus. Member universities represent now 43 different countries. The aim is to build and keep on going a dynamic and flexible academic forum that would bring together top level educational institutions from all parts of the world.</h6> <h6> </h6> </div> <div> <div> <h6> </h6> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="334" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_SPARK3.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p>I thought I would add an inspirational quote this week at the end of the artwork to tie together issue #3's theme: People in art, people as art. We all have art in us, we just need to tap into it and allow it to flow. Have a great weekend and enjoy. ~M.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mercedeshelnwein.com/temptation-to-be-good-2-2/" target="new">Mercedes Helnwein</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.mercedeshelnwein.com/wp-content/gallery/temptation-to-be-good/03angie_crop.jpg?rand=122094108" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.mercedeshelnwein.com/wp-content/gallery/temptation-to-be-good/01alice-ii_crop.jpg?rand=218110404" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.mercedeshelnwein.com/wp-content/gallery/temptation-to-be-good/22midwest_ii.jpg?rand=844235986" width="610" /></p> <p><br /> <a href="http://majesticcreature.tumblr.com/" target="new">Leslie Stein</a></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrmi1eknBh1qdxchp.jpg" width="454" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrmi8kYBhI1qdxchp.jpg" width="425" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lor265dDrp1qdxchp.jpg" width="444" /></p> <p><a href="http://77tattoo.com/section/219504_Tattoos.html">Mike Suarez</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://77tattoo.com/r1306709642/cc/1/3/7/22137/w/1400x720-ZYaKZ5NNi8NaesGl.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="720" src="http://77tattoo.com/r1306709642/cc/1/3/7/22137/w/1400x720-Q7VBVf8B4CbaYflg.jpg" width="540" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="480" src="http://opp-m.com/1/3/7/22137/assets/v_xk5O83AnuAgnp9.jpg" width="360" /></p> <p><br /> <a href="http://mattsoncreative.com/blog/2011/01/23/dexter-season-5-poster/" target="new">Ty Mattson</a></p> <p><img alt="" height="800" src="http://mattsoncreative.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ty-mattson-dexter-season-5.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="400" src="http://mattsoncreative.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ty-mattson-lost-05.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://mattsoncreative.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/mattson-poster2.jpg" width="540" /></p> <p><br /> <a href="http://www.anarchyalchemy.com/project/dancing-with-myself-1/" target="new">Franz Thues and Dirk König</a></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://www.anarchyalchemy.com/files/gimgs/4_dwm02sweet.jpg" width="485" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://www.anarchyalchemy.com/files/gimgs/11_0011243869327796.jpg" width="488" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.anarchyalchemy.com/files/gimgs/15_1276168134867.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.ideasrojas.com/" target="new">Pablo Rojas </a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.ideasrojas.com/img/index.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.ideasrojas.com/img/dancers/danza20.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.ideasrojas.com/img/dancers/danza18.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.ideasrojas.com/img/dancers/danza24.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><a id="ironically" name="ironically"></a>"Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark"<br /> ~ Henri Frederic Amiel</p> <p> </p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="334" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_PST01.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p><strong>16 Exhibition are open right now!</strong></p> <p>Pacific Standard Time is an unprecedented collaboration of cultural institutions across Southern California coming together to celebrate the birth of the L.A. art scene. Beginning October 2011, over 60 cultural institutions will make their contributions to this region-wide initiative encompassing every major L.A. art movement from 1945 to 1980. Celebrate the era that continues to inspire the world.</p> <p><a href="http://ff.fildry.com/mOSvSW%20"><strong>http://www.pacificstandardtime.org</strong></a></p> <p>One recommendation if you are in the area is The Museum of art at Pepperdine University in Malibu. "<a href="http://www.weismanfoundation.org/ex_shows.html">Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation</a>" are on display through december 4th. </p> <p>"Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles." <br /> –Frank Lloyd Wright</p> </div> <div><br /> <strong>links:</strong> <br /><a href="http://ff.fildry.com/mOSvSW"> http://www.pacificstandardtime.org</a></div> <div><a href="/blog/feeds/latest/??http:/www.pacificstandardtime.org/blog/?p=47">??http://www.pacificstandardtime.org/blog/?p=47</a></div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="334" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_SPARK2.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p><strong>Where there's a SPARK, there's a fire.</strong></p> <p>Salutations. I've chosen to keep this intro short (again) and let the art do the talking. Spread the love people, let these guys know you like there work by giving them some CRED and by posting on their blogs. *Our cover art this week comes from <a href="//neurosis">Tanel Reino</a> who's digital art pieces I highly recommend (there's 3 at the bottom of this issue.) Peace, Love -Bobby Sherman.</p> <p><a href="http://alexviveros.blogspot.com/">Alex Viveros</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZntqviHp7Y/TnuDkzVL9CI/AAAAAAAACNA/K8eW4844HY8/s1600/DAVIDGUETTAbyALEXVIVEROS.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pi7WloQFkHI/TihTM_w5cdI/AAAAAAAACIQ/Vq9SfJXWJws/s1600/CAPTAINAMERICAbyALEXVIVEROS.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.emilyhubley.com/">Emily Hubley</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.emilyhubley.com/work/WOYP.jpg" width="600" /></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" height="225" src="http://www.emilyhubley.com/work/hedwig.jpg" width="300" /></td> <td bgcolor="#E42A35"><img alt="" height="200" src="http://www.emilyhubley.com/work/keeping_sound.jpg" width="300" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#4E81AC"><img alt="" height="200" src="http://www.emilyhubley.com/work/ocb.jpg" width="300" /></td> <td><img alt="" height="249" src="http://www.emilyhubley.com/work/bb.jpg" width="300" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trishbiddle.com">Trish Biddle</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.trishbiddle.com/images/fastcar.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.trishbiddle.com/images/poolparty.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="700" src="http://www.trishbiddle.com/images/reflections6dancers.jpg" width="557" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://marcelagutierrez.com/2010/05/metal-series-d/">Marcela Gutierrez</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://marcelagutierrez.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/marcela-gutierrez_metal-serie_D1.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://marcelagutierrez.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/marcela-gutierrez_metal-serie_E1.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://marcelagutierrez.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/marcela-gutierrez_metal-serie_G1.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.tendreams.org/olbinski.htm">Rafal Olbinski</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.tendreams.org/olbinski/Manon%20Pelleas%20et%20Melisande%20c.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.tendreams.org/olbinski/Visteria%20b.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.tendreams.org/olbinski/She%20Stoops%20to%20Folly%20b.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mcnaijio">Megan McGrath</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/180181_197555953603199_100000463878129_724638_3246533_n.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/62490_161937077165087_100000463878129_479823_7041338_n.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="626" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/34948_138692786156183_100000463878129_338144_4109095_n.jpg" width="396" /></p> <p><a href="//Podginator">Thomas Rogers</a></p> <p><img alt="" height="513" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315621191.59.png" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="848" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315621260.07.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="848" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315620981.25.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/andrewparmi/">Andrew Paranavitana</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1305079837.15.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1305082516.05.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315491122.18.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/Dmitrij/4538/zbrush-personal-works/">Dmitrij Leppee</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1316542755.79.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1316542690.63.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="//peterdesign/4551/peterdesign/">Peter Ferreira</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1316609401.0.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1316610010.19.jpg" width="600" />\</p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1316610022.63.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="//neurosis">Tanel Reino</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315553623.18.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315553715.61.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315553770.4.jpg" width="600" /><br /> <br /></p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="334" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_Ads.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p><strong> </strong>Here in the states we seldom get exposed to the cornucopia of persuasive creative that daily tries to convince people like you and me in other countries to buy, sell, consume, entertain, drink, lie to our girlfriends (this usually goes hand in hand with the drinking ads,) drive faster, loose weight, live healthier or trade stock. Yes, the elements are all the same, but the delivery is usually a little different. Let's see what these modern day "Mad Men" are dishing out these days to our global friends using photography, video, animation, & 3D.</p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/bailing_fast_onset_cough_syrup_cannibal" target="new">1) China: Bailing Fast Onset Cough Syrup</a></p> <p>With the caption "Don't make slight cough give rise to big trouble" Invisible Advertising in China produced these whimsical illustrations titled "Cannibal" and "Thief."</p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/cannibal.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/thief_3.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/chery_bonus_buying_car">2) Russia: Chery Bonus</a></p> <p>Chery International, a 5 year old auto company based in China is rolling out its new Chery Bonus in Russia. This English version, targeted at men, takes a whimsical approach by pointing out a few of our... shortcomings.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/wwf_marine_protection_campaign_anemone" target="new">3) Philippines: World Wildlife Foundation</a></p> <p>Captioned "70% of plastic ends up in the sea" and using underwater photographer Neil Oshima's amazing deep sea work, WWF uses the classic approach: a picture is work a thousand words.</p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/anemone.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/fan-corals.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/apap_leg" target="new">4) Poland: APAP</a></p> <p>McCann Erickson's Warsaw branch created these hand-drawn pieces for APAP. Do you think they are fans of <a href="http://www.emilyhubley.com/">Emily Hubley's</a> work?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/apap_leg.preview.jpeg" width="417" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/apap_arm.preview.jpeg" width="417" /></p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/rubbermaid_onion">5) Brazil: Rubbermaid</a></p> <p>Illustrated food has always been fun. Remember the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM2OK_JaJ9I">Dancing Raisins</a> back in the 80s? <br />And do not these ads remind you a bit of Pepe Le'Pew... no?</p> <p><img alt="" height="393" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/rubbermaid-onion.preview.jpeg" width="590" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="393" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/rubbermaid-cheese.preview.jpeg" width="590" /></p> <p>6) Afrika: Mozambique Music Awards</p> <p>"Some songs get stuck in the head, while others are stuck in the blood. Mozambique Music Awards. It's our music. It's our culture." Some art is just good for all the right reasons.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/mma_microphone.preview.jpg" width="417" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/mma_trumpet.preview.jpg" width="417" /></p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/canal_borgia_family" target="new">7) France: CANAL+ Borgia: Rodrigo</a></p> <p>You must be living under the proverbial rock if you have not been exposed to at least one of the campaigns for this series about to return for a second season. Canal+ France combines the photos from "flamboyant photographer" David Lachapelle with the talented designers at <a href="http://betc.eurorscg.fr">BETC Euro RSCG, France</a> to give us these "revealing" prints.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/borgia_canal-betc---rodrigo-.preview.jpg" width="405" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/borgia_canal-betc---family.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/bundaberg_five_dophins" rel="tag">8) Australia & NZ: Bundaberg Five</a></p> <p>Ever wake up next to a stranger? Even stranger, ever wake up next to 2 dolphins? The following print ads title "Raw like the sashimi of rum" and "Filtered once for every finger you got" respectively, give a whole new meaning to Goodtime Charlie.</p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/dophins.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="417" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/one-arm.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p>9) Argentina: Andes Beer</p> <p>Argentina, famous for their sultry Tango and savory bovine delicacies also posses the flair for the dramatic. Everyone has a story to tell and many can tell a good story. It's no wonder that Andes Beer pushes the envelope with their television commercials and publicity stunts. Here's a couple with sub-titles:</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/taxonomy/country/mexico">10) Mexico: Various</a></p> <p>Young & Rubicam, Mexico uses classic particle effects for this explosive ad that was so well done it went right into my computer wallpaper auto-rotation. I also gave you a little <a href="http://alexviveros.blogspot.com/">Alex Viveros</a> to end this blog entry since he will be featured as one of the artist in the 2nd issue of SPARK! (Friday) for his amazing work with illustration.</p> <p><img alt="" height="418" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/bacardi_bomb.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p><img alt="" height="456" src="http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/alexviverosad3.preview.jpg" width="590" /></p> <p>Sources: <a href="http://adsoftheworld.com">Ads of the World</a></p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="334" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Spark_01.jpg" width="610" /></p> <div> <p><strong>SPARKS are flying!</strong></p> <p>For several days now, the art smiths at FF have been sending me links to amazing artists and their works. So what better way to share them than with this our inaugural issue of SPARK ™, Filter Foundry’s weekly artist showcase. <br /> Published every Friday, this online source of all that is cool will kick off your weekend. Share it with your friends and feel free to submit your own art to our SPARK™ editors.</p> <p><a href="http://chaudron.blogspot.com/2009/10/richat-structure-desert-of-mauritania.html">Chaudron</a></p> <p><a href="http://chaudron.blogspot.com/2009/10/richat-structure-desert-of-mauritania.html"><img alt="" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/128/1984817/Richat_905.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://chaudron.blogspot.com/2009/10/richat-structure-desert-of-mauritania.html"><img alt="" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/128/1984817/Richat_Structure_-_SRTM_905.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://chaudron.blogspot.com/2009/10/richat-structure-desert-of-mauritania.html"><img alt="" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/128/1972241/britton_4_905.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href=" <p><a href=" <p><a href="http://www.threadless.com/profile/368530/BubuSam">BubuSam</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.threadless.com/profile/368530/BubuSam"><img alt="" height="607" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6147250054_c26a3f44b5_z.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.threadless.com/profile/368530/BubuSam"><img alt="" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5877329082_bc491255bc_z.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://piccsy.com">Piccsy - Misc</a></p> <p><a href="http://piccsy.com/2011/09/old-door-4gw8l9g4b/"><img alt="" height="795" src="http://images.piccsy.com/cache/images/old-door-4gw8l9g4b-146066-530-795.jpg" width="530" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://piccsy.com/2010/08/old-vintage-car-interior/"><img alt="" height="500" src="http://images.piccsy.com/cache/images/8265-76da65-500-500.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://piccsy.com/2011/09/ads-of-the-world-best-of-the-week-8/"><img alt="" height="750" src="http://images.piccsy.com/cache/images/ads-of-the-world-best-of-the-week-8-145186-530-750.jpg" width="530" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://neilduerden.blogspot.com/">Neil Duerden</a></p> <p><a href="http://neilduerden.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Neil Duerden" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TgZyXUOrA-A/TmnYg6xas5I/AAAAAAAAAgY/1zBDkIFC95E/s1600/Urban%2Bdance%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bhero%2B-%2Bneil%2Bduerden-branded.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://neilduerden.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BMgzXls4fN4/TmUqMAwwsKI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ts5jzkIhHuk/s1600/NEIL+DUERDEN+-+TDK.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://neilduerden.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iAOQBSZFkI8/TlZRC1zUjTI/AAAAAAAAAfI/P412g-vr73g/s1600/casino%2Bsm-Neilduerden.co.uk.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.area105.com/">Tony Ariawan</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.area105.com/"><img alt="Tony Ariawan" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/61812/728655/561161208156738.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.area105.com/"><img alt="" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/61812/1406817/NSW_airmax_710.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.area105.com/"><img alt="Tony Ariawan" src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/61812/1084280/breakfastattiffany.jpg" width="610" /></a></p> <p><br /> <a href="/Skyrion/">Kai Ng</a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Kai-Ng1" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315098389.36.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="Kai-Ng2" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315098244.96.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><img alt="Kai-Ng3" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315098211.45.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><a href="/florian/">Florian Groehn</a><br /> <img alt="Florian-Groehn1" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315133795.69.jpg" width="610" /><br /> <img alt="" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315133803.27.jpg" width="610" /><br /> <img alt="Florian-Groehn3" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315134275.41.jpg" width="610" /></p> <p><a href="/Sven/">Sven Pauwels</a></p> <p><img alt="SvenPauwels1" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315819708.41.jpg" width="610" /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="SvenPauwels2" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315819733.63.jpg" width="610" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="SvenPauwels3" src="/cache/pad_portfolio_thumbs/detail_image/1315819808.24.jpg" width="610" /></p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="364" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_Inspiration.jpg" width="640" /></p> <div> <p>A while ago I started what my friend coined as "the drawer of inspiration." Every time I found something I "liked" I would toss it in the old metal cabinet by by the door. Eventually that turned into a wall of inspiration made up of everything from flyers I found near the local watering hole in Hollywood to direct marketing pieces laying around the post office. Recently I found this virtual wall of inspiration while cleaning up some of my design bookmarks and I thought I would share it with you all. It turns out that the guys at Abduzeedo, who relentlessly update their their site are now also publishing a book. Here's a few of their recent picks. <br /> <br /> Selections from Daily Inspiration #925<br /><br /></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://www.pikted.com/inspiration/beautiful-drawing/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://i2.2photo.ru/medium/r/6/420147.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://www.pikted.com/inspiration/mythical-sculptures/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Rlg1m1spk6gRS*sBAVTm9v-y3vR-yqAuPyLL1i-dBuQXwAzjm4vQINqnKBGi*klmPfhNO0Y2ymJGokGeMb6wAU8BpfAmiGNh/DamienHirst_Myth_ChatsworthHouse.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://tutorialstorage.com/2011/09/11/awesome-digital-artwork-by-ryan-rachmanto/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://tutorialstorage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/f2790d14a0fc8aae2f999c7301f32fab.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://tutorialstorage.com/2011/09/11/awesome-digital-artwork-by-ryan-rachmanto/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://tutorialstorage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/46c7ae36b1a1b4c5e4cb3160c6b868e8.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://tutorialstorage.com/2011/09/11/awesome-digital-artwork-by-ryan-rachmanto/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://tutorialstorage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/c61537d2fd3c0684eebe81619cbca9ba.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://vectroave.com/2011/09/life-after-araminta-de-clermont-photography/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://duckflash.vectroave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Araminta-de-Clermont-Photography-600x400.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://vectroave.com/2011/09/life-after-araminta-de-clermont-photography/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://duckflash.vectroave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Araminta-de-Clermont-Photography-8-600x400.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://vectroave.com/2011/09/coni-dietrich-photography-2/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://duckflash.vectroave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Coni-Dietrich-Photography-600x399.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10124774564/happycentro"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrewaeyrx01qbbx6jo1_500.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10124774564/happycentro"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrevygD9f91qbqxup.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10124774564/happycentro"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrew20TGRm1qbqxup.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10124774564/happycentro"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrew2pT5zB1qbqxup.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/NIKE-ARTWORK/2113960"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles3/150383/projects/2113960/0de23e547b3ea0b0c4688e14c5bec369.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <h3>Arthur Presser</h3> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10129638950/rosy-gorolova"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrf77chY5N1qbbx6jo1_500.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10129638950/rosy-gorolova"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrf6ewwuiW1qbqxup.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://koningstuff.tumblr.com/post/10129638950/rosy-gorolova"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrf6zoI7di1qbqxup.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p class="imgC"><a href="http://blog.wanken.com/9999/ef-language-videos-sydney-vancouver-los-angeles/"><img alt="Digital art selected for the Daily Inspiration #925" src="http://blog.wanken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/albinholmqvist-on-wanken-shelby-white-530x298.jpg" width="450" /></a></p> <p>For more inspirations, go to the <a href="http://ff.fildry.com/pnvyAb">official website</a>.</p> <p>sources:<br /> http://abduzeedo.com/</p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="353" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_FNO.jpg" width="620" /></p> <div> <p><strong>Fashion Week Starts Today. </strong><br /> <br /> Just like our golfing buddies, Thursday serves as the perfect pre-weekend warm-up session for stretching those runway legs, warming up the old flash bulbs and teasing the press with this glamorous semi-annual event. Fashion Night Out (FNO) was launched by Vogue, Fashion Designers of America and NYC&Co back in 2009. If you live in Los Angeles, The Beverly Center is ground zero for this year’s festivities (starting at 5:30 for couture.)<br /> <br /> If you cannot make it out to one of the locations featuring luxury, contemporary, and juniors, you can follow the glitz and glamour online. <br /> <br /> <img alt="" height="319" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Fashion_Week_youtube.jpg" width="640" /><br /> <strong>Live Video (YouTube)</strong><br /> For the most comprehensive stream, you can go straight to the “Live from the Runway” stream on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LiveRunway">https://www.youtube.com/user/LiveRunway</a>. There you will get more instructions on how to get your fashion fix. <br /> <br /> Below is a "short" list of what you can expect to see</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="640"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Nicholas K</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Thursday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://www.bcbgmaxazriagroup.com/fall2011/runway.php" target="_blank">BCBGMAXAZRIA</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Thursday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Richard Chai</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Supima</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Tadashi Shodji</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Thursday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Luca Luca</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Friday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Rebecca Taylor</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Nicole Miller</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Friday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Cynthia Rowley</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Lacoste</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Jill Stuart</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Vivienne Tam</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Charlotte Ronson</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Monique Lhuillier</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Derek Lam</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DKNY?sk=app_101156193272474" target="_blank">DKNY</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Tracy Reese</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Diane von Furstenberg</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Custo Barcelona</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Tommy Hilfiger</a></strong><br /></td> <td> </td> <td>Sunday, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Carolina Herrera</a></strong><br /></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Carlos Miele</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Rebecca Minkoff</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DonnaKaranNewYork?sk=app_129441530434469" target="_blank">Donna Karan</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Betsey Johnson</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Perry Ellis</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://live.marcjacobs.com" target="_blank">Marc by Marc Jacobs</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Monday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Badgley Mischka</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Vera Wang</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Herve Leger by Max Azria</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/oscardelarenta?sk=app_153012694752465" target="_blank">Oscar de la Renta</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Tibi</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept.13, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Narcisco Rodriguez</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">J. Mendel</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Milly by Michelle Smith</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Anna Sui</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/liverunway" target="_blank">Elie Tahari</a></strong></td> <td> </td> <td>Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. ET</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>For a full schedule and more details for all you online followers of Fashion Week, go to the <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/">official website</a>.</p> <p><br /> sources:<br /> http://www.mbfashionweek.com/ <br /> <a href="http://mattdownerdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://mashable.com/2011/09/05/how-to-follow-new-york-fashion-week/<br /> http://www2.tbo.com/entertainment/business/2011/sep/08/spbizo1-retailers-ready-for-fashions-night-out-ar-256006/<br /> https://www.youtube.com/user/LiveRunway<br /> <br /> </a></p> <p> </p> </div> </div>

<div> <p><img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" height="341" src="http://media.filterfoundry.com/blog/Masthead_Interior.jpg" width="600" /></p> <div> <p>While <a href="http://www.pulse.me/">PULSE!</a>-ing around Blog-o-space on my trusty iPhone, I landed on <a href="http://www.contemporist.com">Contemporist</a>: An architecture and interior design blog focused on "new products and projects in the world of contemporary design." Since I already cracked open the Art as Architecture seal, I thought I would sit petty and feature some of the items that brighten our lives,starting with <a href="http://noon-studio.com/furniture/steel-stool-prototyping">Noon Studio's Steel Stool</a>.<br /> <br /> <img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" src="http://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/steel_stool_230811_05-630x473.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://megohalloran.com/">Megan O'halloran Design</a> has released their first collection of chairs and bar stools "drawing inspiration from the opening petals of a flower bud in a remix of art nouveau and mid-century modern styles." <br /> <img alt="" height="595" src="http://megohalloran.com/BarStool1.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p><strong> Lighting</strong><br /> When it comes to lighting, check out <a href="http://www.eviegroup.com/">Evie Group</a> and their collection of Spun lamps. Inspired by the wooden spinning tops of yesteryear, they look great right side up, upside down or just laying on the floor. Here's a top your mom won't make you pick up.</p> <p><br /> <img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" src="http://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/spun_lamp_260811_01-630x877.jpg" width="600" /><br /> <br /> The Crane Lamp by American designer <a href="http://www.mattdownerdesigns.com">Matt Downer</a>, uses Light Emitting Diodes, carefully picked wood and a flare for the orient to bring us these awesome pieces of functional art. <br /> <br /> <img alt="Vancouver BC" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d0T3J6wYDAg/TcGU_0UtbqI/AAAAAAAABog/ljSfJku7CUM/s1600/2011-2.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p>Finally, for our friend's across the pond, we present <a href="http://www.pinchdesign.com">PINCH</a> by Russel Pinch. Founded in 2004 and working from studios in London, PINCH hand-makes their pieces to order. Their extensive award winning collection is available to the public and on display in their London showroom.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="315"><img alt="" src="http://www.pinchdesign.com/assets/pressimages/034.jpg" width="280" /></td> <td width="315"><img alt="" src="http://www.pinchdesign.com/assets/pressimages/144.jpg" width="280" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> "Never do anything standing that you can do <strong>sitting</strong>, or anything <strong>sitting</strong> that you can do lying down." <br /> - Ancient Chinese Proverb<br /> <br /> sources:<br /> <a href="http://www.contemporist.com" target="_blank"> http://www.contemporist.com</a><br /> <a href="http://noon-studio.com">http://noon-studio.com </a><br /> <a href="http://megohalloran.com/">http://megohalloran.com/ </a><br /> <a href="http://mattdownerdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://mattdownerdesigns.blogspot.com/<br /> http://www.pinchdesign.com<br /> <br /> </a> <p> </p> </div> </div>