sick art is sick

...giant matchstick sculptures from ART, CTRL, DEL.
How do you art? Because I clearly don't know how.

cargo collective

I finally found a chance to look at one of many website hosting services and cargo collective 
has som e pretty amazing artists in their gallery. A great place for more inspiration, simple to complex.

THIS IS PAPER!!

Seriously, people amaze me with their talents every damn day. This is all cut paper and things as such.
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Selected-Projects/1636637

Great Imagery

I found this graphic image on Ctr Alt Dlt's Facebook page. I love how the image brings your eye into the picture using negative space. At first glance I thought this was a snail and then I saw the bottom image and then realized its a view of a spiral staircase. I love how that all unfolded for me and I think it's an interesting way to design something!

continuing education

In case you want to consider continuing your education. This is one of many links to maybe assist with the search. And here are some 3d design treats.

Thomas Mangold

I was sifting through the 'Art, Ctrl, Del' page on Facebook and I came across Thomas Mangold.  He's got really good stuff on his website (http://www.thomasmangold.com).

Clever Logos

http://www.toxel.com/design/2010/06/09/24-cool-logos-with-hidden-symbols/

Gradient Mesh Tool Portrait - Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

This is pretty intense...

http://youtu.be/TirqCetDlh4

Color Calendar

Tim-Design trends

I didn't want to post a piece of design this time soooooo, I found this interesting blog called Creativebloq and one of the articles that grabbed my attention was some predictions someone had about the design trends for 2013.  I thought it was a great resource for up and coming designers who might not be a part of the in crowd when it came to designers.  It's a way for us starting designers to have some semblance of a chance when we enter the real world.  Check it out and see what you think.

Distressing Technique Ai

I found this technique/tutorial on the internet for making things looked old and distressed on Ai.  It adds nice texture and interest.  Plus it's really easy to do.

http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/distressing-techniques-in-adobe-illustrator/#.USY7RehhQcs

3D

I am a big fan of 3D design and if you are at all interested in it or animation, http://www.videocopilot.net/ will keep you up to speed on the latest technology and they have great easy to follow tutorials. Definitely cutting edge stuff. Photoshop, After Effects, Elements,...  etc...