graphic design & communication
Here's a photo of the Pinchflat 2 Crew for press release. Unfortunately, Not everyone could make it for the photo shoot but we were at least able to get five of us there.
Left to right: Courney Michard, Katie Dune, Bill Ferriot Jessie Boettcher, Jeremy Slagle
Thanks to Jeff Konczal for shooting
Designers, you still have three days to submit an entry. More info here.
Thank you to Portfolio Creative for nominating me. Congratulations go out to my friends Jason Moore and Nick Dekker who also made the list. You can read the article and see the full list of honorees here.
If you'd like to come to the Awards Celebration on May 23, you can purchase tickets. When you order, you will be asked who you are coming to support. Choose my name from the list and they will seat you with us at the event.
I'm very proud to announce that the Inkr app is now available on the AppStore. This simple app turns your iPad into a portable light box for the analog artist and adds some features like custom grids and the ability to import photos and sketches for tracing. Designed for illustrators, custom letterers, tattoo artists and designers who still prefer to use paper and pencil.
For more information or to download the app visit www.inkrpad.com
Special thanks to my partners at Eproximiti for their work on the development side.
April 15th is your last chance to submit your artwork for Pinchflat. Posters must be printed and delivered to the gallery by May 1. If you haven't registered yet, this is your last opportunity til next year.
We already have a great group of entries this year. We'll definilety have more than 30 artists represented.
Seagull Story from Seagull Bags on Vimeo.
Okay. This is for all of you designers who told me "I was planning on entering but the deadline just crept up on me and...." I promise not to call you out by name...yet.
Here's your second chance. We have officially extended the entry deadline to April 15th. So, get over to www.pinchflatcolumbus.com, download the call for entries, and show off your talent in this year's Pinchflat event. It's a great way to express yourself, raise money for some amazing local non-profits, and put some spending cash in your pocket.
Also, we are proud to announce the Pinchflat Posters will be available to view and purchase in 4 ways this year:
May 5th afternoon Gallery Opening Party at Wild Goose Creative with food and live music
May 5th Evening Short North Gallery Hop at Paradise Garage
May 5-31 at Seagull Bags Downtown From 9am-6pm weekdays and 10am-3pm Saturdays
Here's a new info graphic just completed for The Ohio State University. Designed to show the benefits of privatizing their on-campus parking. Designed in partnership with Mindset Digital.
I brought my camera along to the figure drawing group this morning. I wanted to see how well the camera performed in low-light conditions. Really happy with the results. You can see more of them here.
I know, I know, the new Canon 5D mk III was announced today. I'm perfectly happy with my mk II and I have no plans on upgrading especially since the new version costs $1000 more than its predecessor. What's that all about?
The camera that's really on my mind right now is my new Fujifilm X10 -- the X100's little brother. While it doesn't have the large chip that big brother has, it's loaded with very cool features that the X100 lacks. I'm taking a trip to Cambodia in August and I wanted a smaller camera that would allow me to shoot discretely on the street and wouldn't be a pain to carry around. I was looking for the following capabilities:
I found all of these and more in the Fuji X10. My favorite feature has to be the zoom. No silly little lever here, you actually grab the lens and turn it – imagine that. The lens also happens to be the on and off switch which is very clever. Turning the lens all the way to the right, turns the camera off. Turn it to the left to compose your photo and it turns the camera on.
The auto focus is ridiculously fast! I dare say as fast as my 5D mkII and there is no shutter lag at all. This sucker is quick!
Those who know me well know that I have a soft spot for the vintage cameras. The fact that this looks like a classic Leica M3 doesn't hurt any either. It feels extremely well built too.
There are plenty of reviews out there so go check them out. If you are looking for a new camera to carry around I highly recommend the X10.
If you're planning to submit a poster to Pinchflat 2, the deadline is March 15th...one week left. Keep in mind that the artwork you submit for approval does not need to be 100% finished. We just need to make sure that them theme fits the show. If you choose to add finishing touches afterwards that is fine.
Submit your work by next Thursday and join the fun.
Information and Call for Entries can be found at: www.pinchflatcolumbus.com
