If you are a true graphic designer, than you will undoubtedly have a love for the art of typography. This means that you will naturally dislike the use of standard system fonts. Why? Because they so overused and chosen for the wrong occasion – usually by either novices or anyone thinking they are a designer, but who isn’t. Like em or not, they are a basic part of all of our type libraries. For anyone who likes fonts, then you will LOVE this short parody video.. || Continue Reading →

We all have them: bad days. The pressures. Deadlines. Long lists of “to-dos”. Arguments. The boss is coming down on you. The kids won’t get along. The air conditioning is broken. Again. Our weeks or months can be full of them. But take heart. Not in the fact that these situations won”t ever go away. But take heart that you can change your outlook on them. God, your heavenly Father, the one who created you, has a purpose for you each day. And that purpose.. || Continue Reading →

Let’s face it. We all have dreams and goals. Maybe it is to teach children. Maybe it is to become a professional musician. Have a book published. Pilot an airplane. Travel to Italy. It is our nature to dream, and dream big we do. Sometimes that dream is so big that it seems unattainable, and therefore, we dare not to chase it down and make it a reality. As a Christian, we also see how God works in our lives, presents “doors” of opportunities before us, and.. || Continue Reading →

Okay, I know I am dating myself, but I grew up on The Muppets Show in the 70’s. My favorites were Animal, Beeker, and always indiscernable Swedish Chef. That being said, when I came across this piece, I had to share. If you don’t “get” the Muppets, or don’t know them, don’t bother checkin’ it out. If however, you are a fan… enjoy! The Muppet’s ode to Carmen’’s “Habanera”…

One of my loves is movie poster design. I collect digital copies of movie posters over the years as a bit of a hobby. If I owned a 27-bedroom house, I would most likely physically collect and showcase my love for well designed movie posters. But alas, I do not, so I don’t. That being said, this little documentary was passed to me by a designer friend who knows I love movie posters. In turn, I had to share. So sit back, and enjoy, this truly special art of “the.. || Continue Reading →

I went and saw the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight, last night with a friend and as I was pondering the excellence of this movie this morning during my commute to work, I began to relish my long-ago love for superheros and comic books. Now granted, I am no die-hard comic or graphic novel reader as many are, but I do have an appreciation for the art. But it got me thinking about the masses of grown men and women out there that live and breath comics. The ones who go to conventions.. || Continue Reading →