We LOVE Jay Roeder’s Juicy posters; each one works as a piece of work alone, but put all 58 together and you have a series that brings pure joy to any Typography and Biggie fan’s heart!
Category Archives: Design
The King of Country Cool
Have you ever wondered who was behind Elvis’ signature style? Who made Johnny Cash into The Man In Black? And who helped all three generations of Hank Williams’ to become the stylish country boys they were/are? Well, the king of all things country attire is the one and only Manuel, also known as the “Rhinestone Rembrandt”.
Manuel measuring up Johnny Cash
Manuel learnt to sew from his brother at the age of 7, in his hometown Coalcomán, Mexico. Manuel moved to Los Angeles and worked for several tailors, but soon became bored with everyday clothing. With his flair for colour and glitz, he moved in to the world of costumes at Nudie’s famed western store, designing for the likes of Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger. After 14 years in western wear, Manuel branched out and opened his own shop in North Hollywood, eventually relocating to Nashville in 1989 to continue his association with the music industry.
From then on, Manuel’s original designs have become the trademark of American country music. 
Secret Underground New York
In 1904 a stunning underground station was opened in the heart of New York City featuring tall tiled arches, brass fixtures and skylights that run across the entire curve of the station. 
It was to be the original southern terminus of the first ‘Manhattan Main Line’; however the station was closed and boarded up in 1945 due to the introduction of longer subway trains.
Since then the station has been left untouched and in it’s original condition. That is, until recently. Lucky passengers of the 6 train who know of it’s existence will be allowed to stay on the train during its turnaround and see the Station from the train. 
Of course, like all underground stations, there are off-limit parts that only Metropolitan Transportation Authority workers and the more adventurous graff writer will ever see. And this station is no different. The Underbelly Project has turned these parts of this station into an off-limit art gallery, which is illegal to enter. Over a hundred murals have been accumulated over time by graffiti artists who discovered the walls and invited others to add their art. 
Marinko Milosevski’s Pulp Fiction quote posters
Alexander McQueen Spring 2012
Andrea Farina’s Fairy Tales
How utterly stunning are these illustrations by Andrea Farina?! There is something so eerie about them, yet the images sum up each story brilliantly. Check out his other work at his website to see how great it all is! 
Japanese matchbox labels 1920s
Matchboxes aren’t just handy for writing your number on, or (the obvious) to light match, they can also be a mini canvas for some lovely works of art. Be it a nice bit of typography, a cute illustration or a bangin’ logo. Don’t believe me? Check out this collection of Japanese matchbox labels from the 1920s.
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This one isn’t about you either.
Mike Monteiro is a man after my own heart. His work is simple, direct and speaks from the heart, while keeping a sense of humour about life. Click on the images below to enlarge and make yourself smile!
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities.
Graphic designer and art director Vahram Muratyan has been keep a tally of the differences between the two cities he spends most time in; Paris & New York. Seen as he’s a very talented graphic designer, his tally is in the form of beautifully simple illustrations. Luckily, Vahram has been generous enough to make these into prints, and a book. Check out his blog for more info.
Cheating Type
Often, when someone cheats on you, you can picture the two of them at it. All the kissing, licking, positions and shit they did. Well Luke Lucas (great name right?!) has visualised cheating in a whole new way. He has created one of the most disturbing, yet funny typefaces I’ve seen in a while. Check out the “excuses” he’s used to show the typeface, then have a look at the close ups. Knida weird… But I like it…
Have a look at his other typefaces and work on his website.
The Phraseology Project
“The idea is simple — You submit a letter, word or phrase and we’ll make it look beautiful with type.”
I love type websites like this one, especially when you can buy prints of the type online. The idea was made-up by Drew Melton, in his own words he says:
“In addition to wanting to create work based on community submissions Drew wanted a framework to explore typography further. Up to this point the designs are purely typographic — sometimes diving into a mix of illustration and type.”
Nail Art Exhibition
It’s mental how massive nail art is getting now. On top of all the blogs, youtube tutorials and photo-shoots, there is now London’s first ever Nail Art Exhibition: NailPhilia. I’ve not been yet, but plan to go as soon as.
Peep details below, and see you there! 
Exhibition Runs: September 1st – 26th 12 – 6pm Daily Location: DegreeArt.com’s Execution Room 12A Vyner St, London. E2 9DG
Artists Exhibiting:
The Illustrated Nail – Sophie Harris-Greenslade in collaboration with:
Duncan Brannan
Sophie Derrick
Kostas Georgiou
Hannah Biscombe
Andy Owen
Moses Powers
Sophie Hanson
Marian Newman – Films directed by Nick Knight and SHOWstudio
Sophy Robson – Installation
Jenny Longworth – Installation (TBC)
Sam Biddle – Installation
Megumi Mizuno – Photography and Installation
Antony Buckley – Installation
Mike Pocock – Installation
Minx – Installation
Sue Marsh – Installation
Kirsty Meakin – Installation
Andrea Fulerton – Photography
Free PUSSY at Girls+Zines!
Not only that, but there is a Zine Exchange box where you can take a free zine if you deposit one:
A great zine dedicated to drawings of Katie Price to colour in:
I took down a few copies of PUSSY for some lucky ladies to be able to pick up a free one!
make sure you check out this great event and follow the Facebook event page here. xx
Polka Dot Punks
“Polka Dot Punks is a pop-up art and design gallery born out of our frustration at the lack of exhibition spaces and opportunities for emerging artists. We are passionate about promoting affordable contemporary art and design in welcoming, quirky spaces in and around Glasgow.”
We love their tag-line: “Buy local, save an Artist!” and we love their philosophy, so this is one group we’ll be keeping a close eye on, and hopefully working with in the near future!
In the mean time, to all out Glasgow readers, get yourself down to their event tomorrow night (Thursday 1st September) at Universal Bar, details below. Not only will you see amazing art, listen to great music and have drinks, but you’ll also see some of the founder of PUSSY Magazine, Hells’ work.
Get yourself down there and save and Artist! xxx
