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year one / dan judge
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Remember Dan Judge? Creator of band posters for the widest variety of bands + all around talented Philly resident?
Dan’s aced September to the absolute fullest. The weather’s nice but summer’s over. There are new beginnings but summer’s over. The season’s changing but…well, summer’s over. This is a month met with excitement + wistfulness, often at the exact same time. Mr. Judge has illustrated that idea perfectly, tying his wallpaper up with friendship + romance, leaving + the changing colors. I know September’s a big month for me this year; I’m getting married in a few weeks. And I’m sure it is for a lot of you too as you head back to school, back to reality or just begin the grieving process for trips to the beach. On the bright side? Jackets, apples + red leaves. Bittersweet shit.
3 questions: jack hudson
Q: What was the impetus for creating the “FEAR” series?
A: The series of drawings were a response to an exhibition that was put on by Clinic Collective in London a while back. Rather than picking random ideas out of the air, I wanted to focus on something personal to me, I have always been a man of many allergies and I figured that if all of my three worst allergies, pollen, chlorine and cat fur were to sneak up on me all at once it would most definitely be the end of me. I also used subtle colours in the piece’s to connote the featherlight qualities of each of the substances.
Q: It seems like your storyline has changed in your most recent work, what’s new?
A: I always want to be pushing my work further and trying out new things, I kind of want to be able to apply myself to any brief, and I enjoy the challenge of working on a new project that I have never experienced before. I think that when I first produced the Sky Larkin ‘Kaleide’ album art, I discovered new ways in which I could create an environment which in this case was inspired by kaleidoscope imagery, it was one of those rare ‘eureka!’ moments in my career so far. After that commission I went on to produce a personal project titled ‘Behind the Scenes and Everything else Inbetween’ within the last few weeks of University that illustrates the process of film making and contains references to some of my favourite films and movie characters. I feel that my newest work still contains a similar aesthetic to my older work, however I am now more confident with my direction in image-making.
Q: Do you remember the first drawing you made as a kid?
A: I don’t actually know, although my parents always said that the best way to keep me and my brother quiet as children, was to give us some paper and crayons and sit us down for a while. We would then most likely come back with illustrated ‘pipe dream’ Super Mario worlds, and badly drawn Sonic the Hedgehog characters.
Check out some of Jack’s work after the jump!
Every Wednesday we sit down (briefly) with a talented artist + ask them 3 questions.
If you’re an artist + you’d like to be grilled, email me at questions@hardfeelingsblog.com
print giveaway winner!
Congrats to Ulrike who would hang the print in his classroom to “inspire my third graders.” Mark liked your comment so much, he’s chosen you to receive the original print!!!
Big thanks to all who commented + entered the giveaway, y’all rule.
giveaway! mark warren jacques
We blogged about artist Mark Warren Jacques a little bit ago + lucky for us, he emailed last week about giving away his latest print called “In the summer, I’m dreaming of you.”
This is a 12 x 12, limited to 100, hand signed + numbered, 4-color screenprint. AWESOME.
If you won, where would you hang the print? Your bedroom? Practice space? Studio? Let me know in the comments + we’ll pick a winner at the end of the week! Entries close this Sunday night at 11:59PM, EST.
3 questions: jeff hamada
Q: What has more weight in your work, the writing or the visual?
A: Right now I spend a lot more time eavesdropping conversations + writing down funny phrases than I do actually drawing. I’m a huge fan of David Shrigley + Gary Larson, + I always liked The Far Side comics that had a lot of text in them. I feel like maybe I’m a better reporter than I am an artist. I’m hoping that at some point my drawing skills improve to the point that I can just make one dot on a piece of paper + it will be like you’re reading a novel, + then I’ll make a drawing with like a thousand dots on it + people’s heads will explode.
Q: What’s changed about your drawing since you were a kid?
A: I used to be able to sit down + draw without thinking, like an unedited stream of consciousness. Now a lot of what I make is really premeditated, executing an idea I already had. I’d like to get back to being a lot more loose.
Q: What’s stayed the same?
A: I still tear pages out of my sketchbook + throw them away. I know I shouldn’t but sometimes things need to be crumpled up + thrown halfway to the garbage can.
Check out some of Jeff’s work after the jump!
Every Wednesday we sit down (briefly) with a talented artist + ask them 3 questions.
If you’re an artist + you’d like to be grilled, email me at questions@hardfeelingsblog.com
Thanks everyone for entering, this was a fun one. Congratulations to our winners, #15 + # 71, Ashley Kins + Duygu Aba!
Thanks, Milk & Eggs!
milk + eggs co. giveaway!
OK guys, here are the facts: Monday morning sucks. Free gear does not.
Milk and Eggs Company is an amazing little imprint out of California that I’ve been admiring via Twitter for some time now. They make t-shirts + buttons inspired by some of the best elements, eras + people of design. And best of all, they’ve hooked up with us for our newest giveaway. Two winners. One shirt + one button set of your choice.
There are 3 ways to enter:
1. Subscribe to the RSS feed + comment on this post. In your comment, let us know which shirt you’d like to win.
2. Follow me on Twitter + tweet this message: ”Win a t-shirt + button set from @hard_feelings + @milkandeggsco! http://bit.ly/aQCZhN″
3. Become a fan on Facebook + post a comment on my wall or on the wall post about this giveaway!
Entries close Sunday night (8/15/2010) @ 11:59 EST. Good luck!
year one / able parris
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AUGUST. The end of summer. Here it is, everybody. This month is brought to you by collage artist, designer + friend o’mine, Mr. Able Parris. Able took a unique route to this edition, creating the big G as a cyanotype ( don’t sweat it if you have to click the link, I didn’t know what it was either). The coupling of traditional “old” media with the new is a trademark of Able’s + those of you who were fans of his recently retired monthly wallpapers surely won’t be let down.
Choosing blue as the dominating dimension seems somehow fitting too. August isn’t a cool month for most of us, sure, but the descent into fall can’t be thought of as anything but. Conversely, if you’re hot as shit this August, sweltering in your office with no fans + sticking to your chair (hi), maybe this wallpaper will cool you down for a minute or two.
Bonus: August is the first month with an iPad wallpaper available. Bonanza.
3 questions: santiago uceda
Q: You’ve recently been making some amazing animations, what’s it like seeing your work in motion?
A: I love seeing the characters I’ve created come to life, and then adding sound to the images just brings it to another level, especially when the sound matches the art perfectly (big thanks to Finn Riggins for scoring sound). I’m into process, not just final product so animation is really enjoyable for me since there is so much planning that takes place. After working on this project I think I’m going to introduce more character design + development into my work even it’s for static images. My first animation was created to promote a festival, but I would like to get more into storytelling, so maybe an animated short or music video in the future.
Q: Paper or plastic?
A: At the risk of sounding just like every other tree-hugging Oregonian…is there a reusable bag option?
Q: I can never quite tell how you’ve made any particular piece, do you have go-to methods or is it a constantly evolving process?
A: I use different media, it all depends on the mood of the piece, but one thing is always constant: I always start with pen or brush and ink and then I may introduce collage elements or textures that I create with monoprints or other media. I end up working with different pieces that get scanned and assembled in Photoshop where I also add color.
Check out some of Santiago’s work after the jump!
Every Wednesday we sit down (briefly) with a talented artist + ask them 3 questions.
If you’re an artist + you’d like to be grilled, email me at questions@hardfeelingsblog.com
3 questions: ryan thomas kenny
Q: Was there a deciding moment when you decided to pick up a camera?
A: The first time I picked up a film camera was in October 2008 when I went to Sydney with some friends. I was always into other forms of art like painting and drawing but there was something addictive about the process of taking a picture. Since then I haven’t really stopped taking pictures; it’s a drug which I can’t get enough of.
Q: How does your relationship with your natural environment, specifically the sea affect your work?
A: I grew up in the foothills and I was forever going exploring through the national parks and down into the creeks. I love big cities but nothing compares to being in the middle of nowhere. The sea is no exception, except that it freaks me out. I believe the sea is the most remarkable part of the world, no matter where you are. I’m fixated with its mass, colour and sound. There’re special feelings in these locations which is what I try to create and evoke in people with my photos.
Q: What do you know about shooting now that you wish you knew when you started out?
A: Well, being eighteen and untaught I really only know the absolute basics about taking a picture. The SLR I use was my father’s from the 70s so he showed the fundamentals. I am keen to learn more whether I attend some classes or continue to learn from my own mistakes.
Check out some of Ryan’s work after the jump!
Every Wednesday we sit down (briefly) with a talented artist + ask them 3 questions.
If you’re an artist + you’d like to be grilled, email me at questions@hardfeelingsblog.com
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