posts tagged with ‘thumbtack press’

riki blanco art

posted by the scholar on January 3rd, 2008
filed under: art, illustration
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q: what is sweet and wistful, filled with rich colors, awakens vivid memories of childhood daydreaming and wonder, and feels warm but just a tad lonely too?

a: the marvelous work of prize winning barcelona artist, album and book illustrator riki blanco.

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i can’t decide which one i like best - maybe the whale with the bather on the top?

get these prints while they’re hot at thumbtack press. check out amazon to purchase the children’s literature. and you absolutely must (must!) check his whimsical website out too!

tags: artist, barcelona, books, colorful, cool, drawing, spain, spooky, thumbtack press, whimsy

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matt mills prints

posted by the scholar on December 7th, 2007
filed under: art, illustration
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pssst - would you like a wonderful way to surround yourself with beautifully designed furniture everyday from famous designers like mies van der rohe and charles eames, for a really good price? then check out these delightfully fresh iconic furniture prints from kansas city artist matt mills.

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i love the idea of buying a set of four and putting them in an office to gaze at from the computer everyday. and i love that i could be really really close to that marshmallow sofa without having to pony up the three grand to purchase one!

matt’s thoughtfully minimal color palettes, like the actual furniture he features, enable the viewer to enjoy the lines of each modern piece, and print, without distraction.

find these prints and much more at thumbtack press.

tags: charles eames, classic, drawing, furniture, george nelson, kansas city, marcel breuer, matt mills, mies van der rohe, print, thumbtack press

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doug boehm prints

posted by the scholar on October 31st, 2007
filed under: art, illustration
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i love this monster mash set of four prints from pennsylvania artist doug boehm, and not just because it’s halloween today! i think this set would be great in a media room (my media room). these images are prints of his original paintings. doug has a bfa from the tyler school of art, and also has an impressive list of clients including rolling stone, the philadelphia enquirer and seattle weekly. he has been recognized by american illustration and the society of illustrators for his talents. take a peek at his colorful, anthropomorphic, slightly askew creations.

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