Pantone Pen Print

I have tons of books I haven't thoroughly gone through yet. One of them is by Daniel Eatock entitled, Imprint. In case it matters to anyone he is also the person behind Indexhibit, the well-known portfolio site.
Above is something by Daniel that came out of what I like to refer to as, an experiment. Half art, half science. And I just love the simplicity and cohesiveness of the whole concept. Actually it's more than that -- it's randomness, chance, playfulness, uncertainty, anticipation, surprise, structure... all in one. That's what I love about it.

Pantone Pen Print
640 x 900mm, ink on paper
Edition 73 original prints
– One complete set of Letraset TRIA Pantone markers
– arranged in the colour spectrum
– left for one month
– resting on their nibs
– on a stack of 500 SRA1 sheets
– 70gsm uncoated white paper
The edition number was determined by the number of sheets the ink bled through from the possible 500.
The numbering of each sheet corresponds to the position it was within the stack and also determined its value.
The final sheet the ink reached, (furthest from the top) was numbered 1 / 73 and valued at £1, the one above numbered 2 / 73 and valued at £2 etc. The top sheet (the sheet the pens rested on) was numbered 73 / 73 and valued at £73

If you prefer to view it on his website, click through here. But if you're happy where you are, below are some pictures.

27 of 73

12 of 73

Gallery Nucleus: Chris Appelhans

After dinner last night at The Boiling Crab, we decided to visit Gallery Nucleus, where I discovered and bought prints by Chris Appelhans. I had two in hand, when I saw another one I liked. It had no name. When I asked who the artist was, I was told it was Chris too. I guess I like his style. Below is one of the prints I bought from his Unicorn set.

Boats

I don't have any special feelings for boats but I do like this poster by Maddison Graphic. The simplicity of line, the water wave used as a footer ruler, the thoughtfulness and consistency of color use in the poster and on the packaging... makes this feel very put together and well-considered.






If you're willing to shell out more than a little cash, it can be purchased at Maddison Graphic for £25 + shipping.

IMAGES FROM MADDISON GRAPHIC AND FOR PRINT ONLY

Abstract City

Christoph Niemann's amusing art blog on the NYTimes, Abstract City. Here are my picks from his I Lego NY series.

Watercolor

ILLUSTRATION BY WENDY MCNAUGHTON

I think I'm in love with watercolor. I am an illustrator in an alternate universe. If I were you, I would click the image to enlarge it. 

Tails tails tails tails

I really like Sharon Montrose's tail series! Discovered this one through a new blog I'm following, elphantine.

Paper Cut Project

Beautiful pieces created by this duo inspired by "the nuances of this humble material".

Amazing Anthropologie Installations

This looked like stained strips of wood.


Pieces of painted cardboard, scored, folded, and nailed to the wall.


Giftwrap tissue dyed, rolled into a cone, and bunched together to form a wall of blossoms.

WEP Posters

I made this poster in response to my dad's never-ending question of "what's our wep code (translation: wireless internet password) again?" It needed to be in the open and obvious to those who need it and are authorized to have it, but invisible to the rest. Coincidentally, it brings together a lot of my interests: graphic design, technology, communication, information, easter eggs, and other sleuthy things.

Want to secretly celebrate your forgetfulness? Email me!
$36.50 framed.
$20 unframed.
We can work on a custom design together as well!

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Rule for black & white version: Biggest to smallest.


No rule for red & blue version. Pretty straightforward.

Little Crowns by Carly Waito

It's still winter, so this post still feels in season.
Half of Coe and Waito, Carly Waito's oil paintings of minerals are really beautiful, and I don't use that word lightly. Carly lives and works out of Toronto, Canada. Is it just me, or is everyone else noticing so many great things coming out of Toronto??