Randomness

These two images aren't really related at all, but they're just so cool and I really like them. This first one could be done sooo many different ways for so many different things! As soon as I saw it my mind started going crazy with adaptations with letters, shapes, making it digital - anything! and it just looks fun to make!

The next picture is more inspring to me, and I don't think most people would that. For me it just says a lot about design and typography and it challenges me to be a better designer. I want to 'Be Big'.

To me, good design is all about breaking the mold. So here you have a normal book and BAM, right in the middle is something totally breaking the mold and making a statement. You could go even further and say the whole picture is a statement. Here is a man that looks like your every-day Joe, and he's sitting by a plain window and heater, just very simple, especially since it's in black and white. So is he being big? If so how? Did he design that? Is being big just being your plain old self?

Can you see how this is more inspring and thought provoking to me? It's fun for me to look at art and try to create my own context.

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Illustration

Ever since I took Illustration in the spring I've become really jealous of all of the amazing talent out there. I cannot draw or paint anything realistically. I try to tell myself that I'm fine with that, but it is a hard when surrounded by amazing artists in class. I especially admire artists who have a particular style. People in my class got to this point too, but it happens when you try your hand at different media and processes and subjects and you figure out what you're unique talent is. I have only found what I am not good at, or at least that is how I felt during class.

I wanted to share some of the amazing pieces/artists I've come across; maybe you'll find some inspiration in them too. I really hope you check out the sources too! The first is the artist's website and there are many other fantastic pieces there. The second is a blog that I am not obsessed with!! After finding it I spent 20 minutes just looking at old posts - it's amazing!!

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Support Your Local Artist

Being an art major I get to walk through halls that are covered in beautiful art work. I love it!! From seeing all of this amazing work, especially from studio majors, I have developed a big passion for supporting other artists. Since I am in college this support usually means complimenting their work, but one day I plan on actually buying some pieces.
I think it's important to know that you can find more affordable pieces, especially on Etsy. The following three pieces are under $20 and each are so cool and wouldn't be hard to incorporate in any room. When you get a piece either ask the artist how they would recommend to frame it or make sure to explore a few options for yourself. This frame is what will finish the piece and help tie it in with other pictures you may have.

Dried Hydrangea Still LIfe

Harley 1930 collage print

Electric Bulb Print