Archive for January, 2010
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Yesterday I made three pizzas, some (non-traditional) cannolis and watched the Godfather Part I on Bluray. Just wanted to share some pictures… (I barely got any shots at all. We were so eager to eat, I had to rush Ha!)
First Pie: fresh mozzerella, ricotta, spinach, broccoli, loads of garlic
Second Pie: home-made bruschetta, fresh mozzerella, basil
Third Pie: marinara (made with sausage), sausage, fresh mozzerella, basil
Dessert: cannoli shell is a pizzelle turned into a tube, and the ricotta filling is lightened with whipped cream. ... MORE
Dunny Fatale Series
Another year, another Dunny Series. That reminds me – I need to update my vinyl collection list. I have… so many… it’s… obscene. I love Dunnys the most. Whenever a new series comes around, it’s like Christmas. Opening all those tiny boxes, not knowing what’s inside, fun little toys with great designs. It’s really exhilarating. And the toys always look different in person. Always. So this afternoon around 12:45PM at Kidrobot NY, I grabbed a case of the new Fatale Series. With the purchase of a case, they were... MORE
Categories: Design, Vinyl Toys
RONLEWHORN
Amazing illustration by Aaron Scamihorn, RONLEWHORN. I’m really loving his style. He even made the simple Cargo container look hot with his monocratic thumbnails. Great work, check it out.
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Categories: Design, Illustration, Inspiration
My Favorite Font: Giorgio Sans
Retro. Modern. Sexy. Smooth. Those “Os!” I can’t expect more out of this. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to grab it like letters were going out of style. Created by Christian Schwartz 2009 - Commissioned by Chris Martinez at T, the New York Times Sunday style magazine. Available from Commercial Type or from Village. #getitnow
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Categories: My Favorite Font
Slim Munny
Commissioned Mini Munny for Southside Slim. I was experimenting with the larger Sharpie Paint Markers I have. They definitely feel nicer than the Extra Fine Tip. The paint flow is much more even and there is less clogging/drying – but it’s frustrating that I can’t achieve fine detail. I still have a few more brands of paint marker to try though, so we’ll see. (SIDENOTE: I despise DECO COLOR paint markers even more than before. After clear coating my R50 Munny, the marker seemed to be “sealed” – no long... MORE
Categories: Art, Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Plum Munny for Sale!
When I made my first Munny a bunch of people asked if he was for sale. He may not have been but this little guy is. If you’re interested check him out at the store! And hey, if you miss out, I may be able to make you one of your own. Just ask. Check him out at the Honey Design Store – i’m a design whore.
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Categories: Art, Crafty, Design, Vinyl Toys
Dust Off Those Books on Your Shelf
The digital age is upon us (ahem) and publishing is becoming more expensive. In this struggling economy, ad sales are down and it’s proved too much for publishers to withstand.
Gourmet Magazine (after 70 years), I.D. Magazine (after 55 years), Jane Magazine, and a slew of others have all folded. Why buy a magazine when you can get all of the content online for free? And not have to deal with disposal/recycling/waste buildup? (I myself I have over a years worth of Bon Appétit sitting right next to me.) New content can be pushed daily, or eve... MORE
Categories: Art, Design, Inspiration, Talk
Custom Munny: R50 Munny Part 3
Now that I’m on the “custom vinyl toy creation” bandwagon, I really wanted to test out some paint markers, so I made this little guy. And… I really hate paint markers. I tried two different types:
Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Markers: I feel like even with an Extra Fine Point, the tip is still too large. The paint flow was alright, a bit bumpy on the Munny’s surface though. I didn’t have the precession I would have wanted. It’s just really frustrating when I can’t achieve the kind of precision and ... MORE
Categories: Art, Crafty, Vinyl Toys
Herb Williams’ Addiction: Crayons are a gateway drug.
I’ve seen some amazing crayon art before. Herb Williams has definitely created some of the best. I love the way he includes the wrappers for texture and color. Brilliant.
UPDATE: I neglected to mention if you’re in the NYC area, definitely check out his show at Rare Gallery I’m definitely going to hit it up:
Open until January 16
547 W 27 Street | No. 514
New York New York 10001
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm
Check his artist statement to get a little background on him:
Crayons are a gateway drug. To most ad... MORE
