It's kind of a pisser when I see Marco Mazzoni's sketchbook art. The work he does in what would seem a relatively disposable media, I couldn't pull off on the finest piece of cotton rag or canvas. Exceptional stuff here. … [Read more...]
Why Don’t My Sketchbooks Turn Out Like This?
September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
While cruising around Doodler's Anonymous, it becomes painfully clear that my sketchbook time is seriously lacking compared to some artists. I always keep some sort of notebook handy, but its usually reserved for notes and less often, sketches. When the pen does hit the paper in a creative fashion, it never, ever turns out as cool as any of these fine artists below. Perhaps I just need more seat-time with a Rapidograph and Moleskine. Erika Kuhn Lei Menedres Gabriel Kieling Robert Scholten … [Read more...]
EPILOGUE – The Future of Print
June 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
I came across this beautifully directed documentary by Hanah Ryu Chung which talks to several individuals in the publishing industry and their relationships to books. The pervasive thought is the same I've shared over and over here on Fresh Rag, that e-readers and e-books are definitely the future of publishing, but there is still a large majority of individuals who appreciate the tactile and ephemeral aspect of reading, touching and possessing books. via Uppercase Blog … [Read more...]
Deus Ex Machina – The Book of Deus v.2
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I want this book so freakin' bad, but $80 is a lot of scratch. … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading – June 2012 and Before
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Since starting Fresh Rag, I've been consuming books like mad. I go through phases with books, reading a bunch for awhile and then tapering off for a bit. Because I'm so motivated by what I'm doing, it's invigorated my need to ingest information. The beauty of these books is two fold for Fresh Rag, because most books I read are actual paper, and I get to share some great reading material to y'all. Last month I talked about a quick and easy read, Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. It really was a simple read, and if I dedicated myself to it, could have put it away in a day or less. Despite its size, there's some really great motivational content there for artists, and its one of those books you end up reading several times because the information is timeless. Once that book was finished, I picked up Scott Belsky's latest opus, Making Ideas Happen. Don't let the name fool you, this book is not about how to generate ideas. Making Ideas Happen is about taking your ideas from … [Read more...]
