Gianluca Fallone Dreams in Neon

At the young age of 23, designer/illustrator Gianluca Fallone has been busily filling his portfolio with an incredible body of work, and has successfully landed commissions with big names like Nike, MTV, Daft Punk, and the Cartoon Network. He originally hails from Argentina but currently resides in London, and has primarily been inspired by Japanese cartoons and animation - no wonder everyone from all four corners of the earth are clamouring for his awesome electric designs. 

Check out more of his stuff here.

Jeff Nishinaka's Papercraft Art

L.A.'s Jeff Nishinaka redefines the very idea of paper with his obsessively white bas relief sculptures. His images pop out at you in 3-D as if they were cast in plaster or carved out of stone. The whiteness of these pieces really emphasize the contrast between light and shadow, to appeal to his audience. 


Nishinaka's works have been featured everywhere, from hotel gardens, private commissions, medical illustrations, fashion, fine art and even advertising for companies like Coca Cola, Visa, American Airlines, Toyota, Playboy, and Mattel. His art has also been used for catalogues for Les Galleries Lafayette in France, and Bloomingdales in the U.S.  Funnily enough, the biggest collector of his work worldwide, is his actor friend - Jackie Chan.


Check out more of his work here. 

http://www.jeffnishinaka.com/

Stina Persson's World of Watercolour

Stumbling through the internet today I came across some really beautiful watercolour and mixed-media images by Stina Persson. Using a combination of collage and stencil, she's created some really gorgeous illustrations. I would love to learn some of her techniques - they add so much drama and romanticism to everyday things. 

Check out her portfolio for more inspiring images. 

Sheppard Fairey Is Watching You

Sheppard Fairey is awesome - he is the creator of the “Obey” graphics, amongst other pop art designs. He started out as a graffiti artist and is now world-renown, and has a very popular clothing line. His works are mostly based on the printed propaganda posters of the Second World War, and he likes to work in reds and blacks, with variable yellow and orange highlights. I love his stylized graphics – they often look like lino or wood cut prints, with bold colours and textures. The impact of his statements has always been an inspiration, and I always enjoy the return to retro imaging in order to make a modern statement. 

These particular images are rife with socio-political criticism as Fairey attacks the hypocrisy of modern urban individuals and their corruption of our environment. He inspires us to become more aware of what’s happening in our world and to and to start taking action against the powers of corruption – whether it be social, environmental, or political. Although he's been attacked over the years by critics, it's only helped to further push his message along, rather than stand in his way. 

Check out his official Obey site. 

Helve-Tic-Toc

Helvetica: we <3 you. There are films that celebrate your splendour. There is art that is peppered with your personality. Many countries use your sans-serifness for major signage. You span all platforms. And now, for no other reason than to kick ass - you've been turned into a web clock. 

HELVE-TIC-TOC

Breakfast of Champions

Let's face it - breakfast is the most important meal - so why not make it spill over into the rest of your day with some fun designs that are also functional?  These delightful breakfast-inspired gadgets and cozies are sure to give you something worth waking up for. 

DOLBYMAN

I am a huge fan of old school hip hop - especially beatboxing - so when someone puts out a video showcasing their skills, I'm happy to give it a go. When I saw this video by UK's notorious Beardyman (in DOLBY no less!), I was floored. I love the colours, the edits, the flow of visuals through different themes - it's just super funky. Check it out!

Nature-Inspired Home Decor

After my brief foray in the woods, I got to thinking - what could inspire more than the nature that surrounds us? Sometimes, I wish I could bring the wilderness indoors. Wallow in the willows in the bathroom, perch on a branch in the kitchen, curl up in a bird's nest. Wouldn't it be amazing to live in a completely ecological atmosphere, full of organic colours and textures?