Studio Calico. Search. Inside the Sketchbooks of the World's Greatest Type Designers - Maria Popova. From prolific design writer Steven Heller (previously) and collaborator Lita Talarico comes a fine new addition to both the 10 finest books on typography and our favorite peeks inside the notebooks of great creators.
Typography Sketchbooks is like a visual window into the minds of the world's most exciting type designers and, in turn, the intricate art-science of typography itself -- a medium both creative and practical that has to walk the tightrope between centuries-old tradition and bleeding-edge innovation with equal parts grace and agility in an era of changing reading habits and design expectations. An understanding of content and context is essential, but, typographically speaking -- that is, in terms of the letterforms -- beauty, however defined, is key. The beauty of precision; the beauty of expression; the beauty of how one letter conjoins with others on either side of it and above and below; the beauty of how it looks on the page or screen.
--Steven Heller. SCS253-Doodle-Borders.gif. When you can't paint...doodle! Well, I guess you could call this more like alpha doodling but I am still having trouble cranking back up to paint so when all else fails...doodle!!!
And along that line...when you're feeling blue...doodle! When you're feeling lonely...doodle!!! When you're feeling bored...DOODLE! When you're feeling like you'll never create another painting in your life then...DOODLE!! Actually I am not feeling blue or lonely, just unmotivated to continue to try to paint "the big one. " {creative} lettering... - michele. Are you one of those wonderful women?
Don't think...just answer. Are you? Portfolio book on Behance. On Hand Lettering Everyday. On Hand Lettering Everyday On January 1, 2012, I started this crazy project here on my blog called 365 Days of Hand Lettering.
Recently, I’ve been getting lots emails and tweets from folks interested in learning more about my daily hand lettering process, so I thought I’d talk a little today about what the experience has been like for me since I started 114 days ago. Truth be told, when I started this project, I had no idea how challenging it was going to be. I’m not sure what’s more challenging: having to think of something new to post every day or the actual process of hand lettering my ideas. Here’s how it works for me most days: I get up at about 6:30 in the morning. There are, of course, days when I can’t get up and hand letter something first thing in the morning, so I might work on something the night before. But generally, it’s a pretty simple and straightforward daily practice. Ruth Yeaman (Happyholic) on Pinterest. 5 Tips for Better Self Portraits. Self portraits can be a little intimidating, especially if you need to get a new photo for a certain occasion or deadline.
Over the years, I've taken hundreds of self portraits (yikes!) For blog posts, craft projects and to entertain myself, of course! When you don't have a camera savvy friend available it can be fun to take your own portraits. Here are five easy tips for getting the best photos you can... The first thing most people try when taking self portraits is a photo at arms length. Remember, one of the best things about taking self portraits is that you can look at what you have and take more if you want to. Reflective self portraits are really fun to take. Contrary to what some people say, a downward angle isn't the only flattering way to photograph yourself. A couple years ago I tried to do the 365 self portrait challenge where you take one every day for a year. Self portraits can be so much more than a flattering or pretty photo. Have fun playing around! : tips for fun "everyday" photos. I tend to take way more photos around my house than when I am out and about.
I think it's because at my place, I'm in control of the situation and don't feel silly shooting the same thing multiple times. At home, no one (except Paul) stares at me like I'm a crazy person. I want to get better at taking out of the house shots. I would love to carry my camera with me more often and feel more comfortable grabbing photos, but in the meantime, I've gotten decent at taking these "everyday" photos - the ones from my normal life. I thought it would be fun to share tips this week because many of you may be documenting a week in your life with Ali Edwards next week.
December Daily 2012. December 20, 2012 December Daily™ 2012 | Day Nineteen The letters have been written (a little later than usual this year).
Love watching them during this process – or helping as the case was with Anna. Lots of enthusiasm and excitement. Here’s a look at each page: Santa is from the December Circle set. It's Me, KP: Get It Girl. I'm just going to come right out and say it...
I am blessed with some pretty incredible friends. I count myself extremely lucky to know the people that I do. Among those are some ladies who are powerhouse designers and entrepreneurs. I love these ladies for making cool things, getting out there, and sharing them with the rest of us. All of them have a unique style and talent for great design that comes through in the products they put out there. Traditional Scrapbook Layout. I started the day yesterday with a tweet and a facebook post that said, “I’ve got a layout in my head that I want to make happen today.”
Of course, the one I was imagining was not exactly what I ended up with but it was a good experiment and experience. In my mind I envisioned a background full of handwriting. I ended up with half a page of embossed handwriting paired with journaling inter-mixed between the lines. Here’s a look at the completed page: And here’s a look at the process: Using a Martha Stewart fine-tip glue pen, I hand-wrote some words onto cardstock. I wrote on about half the page and then used a heat gun to set. Reflections, Ideas & 2012 Title Page. Welcome to Project Life 2012.
Today I want to share my 2012 Title Page and a few thoughts, reflections and things I learned from my process in 2011. My final spread of 2011, Week 52, will be posted later this week. It's Me, KP: NEW Hero Arts for Studio Calico Stamps. Simon Says Stamp has the NEW Studio Calico stamps and I love these sets so much. Besides now being paired up with Hero Arts, we've brought back some of my personal favorite designs.
Like the clouds... which were given a makeover with woodgrain and polka dots. I've made them into ice cream cones and cupcakes, but I thought I'd try something new: Voila! Simon Says Stamp also has the Fiskars Cloud Punches in stock that matches the stamps. It's Me, KP: NEW Hero Arts for Studio Calico Stamps. Simon Says Stamp has the NEW Studio Calico stamps and I love these sets so much. Besides now being paired up with Hero Arts, we've brought back some of my personal favorite designs. Like the clouds... which were given a makeover with woodgrain and polka dots. I've made them into ice cream cones and cupcakes, but I thought I'd try something new: Voila!
Simon Says Stamp also has the Fiskars Cloud Punches in stock that matches the stamps. Project Life Organization....My Work Space + Favorite Products. Happy New Year! Here's to a fantastic new 2012 and for a lot of us, a new year of Project Life!! I'm very excited to be a member of Becky Higgins' first Creative Team. Please be sure to check out the other team members' blogs for more inspiring Project Life posts. You can also find links to their blogs and the PL product lineup at the left of my blog. Studio AE From Technique Tuesday. Welcome to the Studio AE for Technique Tuesday April Blog Hop.
April’s stamp set is called “Hello Routine.” For the digital memory keepers out there these sentiments are available (without the circles) at Designer Digitals: Embracing The Everyday. Digital Supplies I Use In Project Life. September 24, 2012.