Take Pictures of Everything!

I don't use my camera enough. This blog post is a great reminder to do so. My challenge to you this summer is to take pictures of anything everything that inspires you or gives you an idea for a future project. This way you don't forget!

Balzer Blog Post

Ooo...

So detailed! It reminds me of the magazine project you do in Art II!

http://www.yukoadachi.com/painting39.htm

Also added to the right list.

Fun New Paintings!

I just found another awesome artist who combines both design and drawing! Take a look (I've also put a link on the right side)

Jessica Swift

A Cool Blog By Julie Balzer

I have been following a blog recently that I found and thought it was interesting enough to post for you to check out an enjoy too. 

Julie Balzer creates mixed media work and lots of journal pages and shares her creative process on her blog. 

In the post links to above, she has a guest blogger, Michelle LaPoint Rydell (link to her blog), who also creates very bold and graphic journals. There are lots of pictures of various journals she creates and she shares some of her favorite products she works with too.

Stop by both blogs and take a look!

Altered Journal

Here's another example of an artist who uses a lot of mixed media in her sketchbook/journal.

BalzerDesigns

I'll also put it on the left.

Another Blog

CircuitousJourney uses design in a new way. Lots of values but wonderful rhythm, repetition, and great compositions!

Design Guy!

Just came across Bill Nagel's website. His work is awesome! Look at his use of color and how it plays with white. Also look at his compositions and use of contrast. It's uber designy!