I don’t often get on a political soapbox, but when I feel so strongly about something, sometimes I can’t just stay quiet. While Ron Paul has been in the political arena for years now and has run for the Presidential Office several times now, I have never really given him much thought. Until a friend asked me to simply view a video of his approach and thoughts on the affairs of the military, the role of government, and other pressing matters our nation faces.  What.. || Continue Reading →

I’ve been trying to find out what creative ad agency dreamed these up since I came across them, but alas…  Regardless, in the day and age when we are permanently plugged into our online social lives either via smart phone, tablet, desktop or laptop, the message is clear.  We need to get out more, read more, do more with our days, and this advertising campaign by the Milwaukee Public Library says it all.  Absolutely brilliant!  

It has already been a crazy and busy New Year, so I am just now getting down to getting a new entry posted up here. Today’s showcasing is something rather unique in my book.  How do you envision a new, creative way of inviting people to your upcoming wedding.  Usually wedding invites are elegant forms of paper, perhaps embossings, and are fairly minimalistic in their design approach.  You say the date, the time, the location and the RSVP info. What if you wanted to give.. || Continue Reading →

In keeping in line with deep, wise snippets of truths as previously offered by the likes of Proverbs, Confusious and “Deep Thoughts” by Jack Handley, I wanted to pass along a few I picked up recently. So take a deep drink from your mug, sit back and be prepared to ponder and enjoy!   I totally take back all of those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger Was learning cursive really necessary? Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5... || Continue Reading →

Sometimes you run across a printed product that just makes you stop and stare.  I am still picking up my dropped jaw after coming across the package design for the Monarch Playing cards by the fanciful folks over at Theory 11.  They pulled out all of the stops on this one.  The sophisticated use of typography, and ornamentation is simply genius.  Coupled with exquisite printed with embossing and metallic inks on beautiful and tactile paper. The best part?  The deck only costs.. || Continue Reading →

Some church’s display such profound ways of communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ…. in a way that is creative, that is artistic, that is relevant to today’s culture.  Such is this video by The Village Church out of Texas. Not only is the cinematography simply amazing and utterly beautiful, but the rap-style talking and the music is profound, catchy, and memorable. Even if you are not a believer, if you have the slightest bit of creativity or artistic side.. || Continue Reading →

This is one of those rare entries where I am just going to show you an image I came across the other day… on a mobile app for free high-res iPhone backgrounds of all places. The most troubling thing is, I have tried but can’t track down the talent behind this awesome painting.  If anyone stumbles across this, contact me and I will give them credit where credit is most certainly due. I love the thought of a shark lurking in the murky depths of the ocean.  But to take.. || Continue Reading →

I can’t remember where I first came across his illustrations, but there was something both charming and disturbing about his style of imagery, his lifework, and his subject matter that I found both intriguing and inspiring. I am talking about the new, up-and-coming illustrator out of Berlin, Germany: 21 year-old Niklas Coskan.  Also know as the Dee Dee Kid, this youngster is proving himself a force to be reckoned with. From his fabulous use of thick-and-thin ink lines,.. || Continue Reading →