Mike Giant
Time lapse video of Mike Giant doing a piece at The Fast Life.
(via mashKULTURE)
Dan Blackman
Dan Blackman is a graphic designer living and working in Philadelphia. His work shows great range within (but not limited to) illustration, identity, editorial, packaging, and books—created both internally at 160over90 and through his freelance work.
Dig around, there’s lots to discover.
Neuarmy | This Ain’t No Side Hustle
Neuarmy redesign, and showcase of two new projects: Victory League & Roach Clip Art.
Mike McQuade
Impressive updates from my good friend Mike Mcquade.
The dude continues to expand his range and perfect his craft — showing diversity within illustration, lettering, typography, and design.
House Industries
Really great video showcasing a stunning breadth of work coming out of House Industries.
Curtis Jinkins
Curtis Jinkins is a graduate of the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, currently freelancing in Austin, Texas. I initially discovered his work through FFFFound, and then Dribbble where he’s consistently posting great work with a solid overall aesthetic. You can sense his understanding of type and illustration, and see it applied to everything from gig posters to identity.
Gavin Potenza
Great new work and site from Gavin Potenza — a twenty-four year old designer and illustrator working out of Portland, Oregon. Gavin has created some really unique work in the areas of information graphics, illustrations, record covers, or websites. Gavin also co-runs the emerging design studio, Script & Seal.
Chris Silas Neal
Chris Silas Neal is an illustrator and designer, born in Texas and currently based in Brooklyn. His work has been published and recognized numerous times by the likes of Communication Arts, American Illustration, AIGA, Society of Illustrators, Society of Publication Designers, Art Directors Club of Denver, Print Magazine and Society of News Designers. He also teaches Illustration at Pratt Institute. Love his style and simplicity – make sure to check out his drawings too.
Michael Freimuth
Some people just have it. New York City based art director, designer and illustrator Michael Freimuth is one of those people. His work seems effortless, his range is endless, and every approach he takes has a very considered purpose. Currently working at Tender in Manhattan, Freimuth is also the creative director for Proximity Magazine and design journal Matériel.
Tim Gough
Tim Gough is a Philadelphia based illustrator, designer, and publisher of a limited edition zine called Cut and Paste. He’s also Art Director for the Philadelphia Weekly. Tim was recently interviewed at the always inspiring Grain Edit, which uncovers Tim’s creative process, talks about his history, and offers some great advice for up and coming illustrators. He also just revamped his site with the help of interactive design studio, WellFed, also based in Philadelphia.
