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Anne Ulku

February 29, 2016 12:02 AM \

AnneUlkuAnne Ulku is an independent illustrator, designer and typographer based in Minneapolis, MN. She has created this stitch font which was inspired by the embroidery stitch options on the computerized sewing machine. “Each character includes illustrated patterns of common stitches and details that have come together to form a full alphabet.” On an interview with Light Grey Art Lab she says this about creating:

“As a creative, it is always important to just keep creating. Being able to commit to a daily or a weekly project forces you to always be thinking of the next and to always stay inspired. Experimentation happens quite a bit through this process, as with this volume of work, you’re always looking to do better than the last, or to try something new. It is a learning process with both producing work, and with your own visual style. As you keep creating, it can expand your own library of design and illustrations, as well as finding the best way to produce the objectives for a project.”

You can follow her on Tumblr and view her projects at Dribble.

Images: Courtesy of Anne Ulku.

Posted in: Graphic Design, Typography

Bugknits

February 26, 2016 12:02 AM \

BugknitsAn example of extreme knitting are these miniature works of Indiana-based knitter Althea Crome of Bugknits. She knits these tiny objects with silk sewing threads and uses surgical wires for needles. She explains her love of knitting and love of challenge in her profile page as follows:

“The texture of the yarn, the smooth rhythm of the needles and the emergence of a pattern in my hands as I work has always been quite magical to me. But, by adding the challenge of creating an object for a physical world that is so small as to be almost beyond our grasp, is to add a new thrill to an already beloved art form.”

“Traditional formats and styles provide the basic framework for my pieces, and suggest a range of likely motifs; the manner in which these motifs are selected, adapted, altered and combined is then left to my own imagination and desire for innovation. Every one of my knitted miniatures is rooted in tradition, but none are mere replicas of existing patterns or styles. It is with a spirit of continued curiosity and a desire to create new and original pieces that I will continue to pursue my love of knitting within the limitless possibilities of this miniature scale.”

Some of her patterns are available for purchase here on her website.

Images: Courtesy of Bugknits.

Posted in: Knitting

Gaku Nakagawa

February 25, 2016 11:48 AM \

GakuNakagawaThese beautiful illustrations are the works of Buddhist monk and artist, Gaku Nakagawa. He studied Buddhist art at a University and worked as a copywriter and art director before becoming a freelance illustrator. He is represented by British talent agency, Dutch Uncle, on which he wrote a short artist statement:

“I aim to instill my illustrations with a sense of class and nobility, occasionally with a touch of humour as well, which I see as part of my “aesthetic exercises” as a practising monk.”

You can see more of his work on his Japanese website and follow him on Facebook.

Images: Courtesy of Gaku Nakagawa.

Posted in: Illustration, Japan
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