November 2010
10 posts
Julia Child
I know, I know- after all of the hype that last year’s (sort-of) biopic Julie & Julia caused, I am far from original in my love for this fantastic, fearless woman. Still, I just have to express how much I admire her. Aside from her amazing cooking abilities, she was an independent and well-traveled woman who, according to all reliable accounts, had a fantastic marriage to a wonderful...
Giovanni Pintori
Since I first saw his work for Olivetti in the SFMOMA Anniversary Show last spring, I have been in love with Giovanni Pintori. Luckily, I was just assigned a graphic design history project where I get to choose a designer emulate, and he fits the bill perfectly.
Katy Horan
Featured in the most recent issue of New American Paintings, I came across this artist doing some research for my drawing class. I can’t believe she does this with gouache.
Visit her website here.
Jessica Hische
Design Madison is bringing typographer extraordinaire Jessica Hische to to the area to give a lecture. I have to work, and am consequently pretty bummed about missing the lecture- but for those of you who are free next Thursday (November 18), check out the event site (here) for more information.
See more of Hische’s work on her beautiful website (here).