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Charley Harper, “An Illustrated Life” with Todd Oldham: Ammo Books

Charley Harper

These Charley Harper illustrations are unbelievably stunning. I’m waiting for Todd Oldham or another designer to turn them into textiles for fashion, home decor…you name it.

Here’s what Ammo Books has to say about this compilation of (the recently deceased) Charley Harper’s work:”delightful, graphic and often humorous illustrations of nature, animals, insects and people alike. Charley liked to say, that when he paints a bird, he doesn’t count all the feathers in the wings – he just counts the wings. Minimal realism, he called it, and his unique and precise style continues to resonate and inspire his admirers.”

This stunning book showcases his illustrations from 1950-1985. Designer Todd Oldham collaborated.

order the book from Ammo Books

After new years regular posting will resume. Have a lovely, fun, and safe holiday. Thank you so much for reading and supporting Maquette. XOXXOOXO.

Jan Von Hollenben

Jan Von Hollenben

A while back I posted about Hollenben’s “Dreams of Flying” series. They’re so fun and whimsical. I had to post the holiday card he sent me online. Happy holidays everyone!

his site
his shop

Obsessive Consumption: Where Kate Bingaman showcases her love/hate relationship with money, shopping, branding, credit cards, celebrity etc…

obsessive consumption

Obsessive consumption is a brilliantly clever concept by graphic designer Kate Bingaman to document all of her purchases. Read her blog to get the daily update of what she bought in drawn form. I wonder if I were to document all of my purchases if I would become more aware of how wasteful I am, how much more I could conserve, or if I would try to buy pretty things to draw. Probably something in between. It’s a wonderful idea and I love her drawings. They’re for sale here.

Btw I was a guest again on Moldawer in the Morning podcast, episode 64. It’s a little racy. But it’s tongue and cheek.

Beastieland

beastie land comic

The comic adventures of adorably ugly creatures, together with your very own stuffed-animal version of the beasts themselves. A perfect hand-made gift.

My dear old art college studio-mate put together this great site where you can buy your very own original Beasties. Jan creates and conceived of  them in college and now, Beastieland is alive and thriving. You have to check out these fabulous stuffed creatures and the comics that go with them. Brilliant!

Beastieland

My drawing of a future girl and the patterns she dons

future girl color

I think fashion is cyclical. In my version of the future, the 80’s is referenced. Above is my future girl drawing with two patterns for her clothing below. Pattern 1 is called “sad bad” and two is called “lighting strikes” (it’s sort of an homage to the Flash). This meets my required drawing for Drawmo! day 12.  Here’s day 13. Have a great one!

future girl patterns

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