+ ISO50

Hello!

We're jumping straight in.... ready?

Let's go!

ISO50

ISO50 originally started as Scott Hansen's answer to an online portfolio. It has since grown to encompass a shop, a clothing line and a blog.

I came across Scott's ISO50 site through a regular visit to Grain Edit, and really, Scott's work is the pinnacle of everything that Grain Edit aspires to; "classic design work from the 1950s-1970s and contemporary designers that draw inspiration from that time period."

Don't you think that the colours and style of Scott's work evoke a perfect sense of sunshine and freedom? -I love it!!

"Design, to me, is the search for efficiency. Efficiency in conveying a message, efficiency of form. In this way I see some of my own work falling into the category of design, while some of my other work falls under the umbrella of illustration.

With the more illustrative pieces my primary goal is to create something beautiful or striking in a visceral sense. These goals remain intact when I create a purely design-driven piece, but there is the added goal of minimalism and efficiency which constrains the process and limits the content. It is these constraints that force us as designers to reveal the core of the idea we are trying to express and to seek the most direct route to it.

In this way, all of the periphery and excess of illustration and fine art can be shed to expose the roots of visual communication and express them in a concise and instantly understandable form. When I see something that embodies these ideals it is always very moving, these are the things that drive me to create."

(images from Scott Hansen, quotes from Scott Hansen and Grain Edit)

NOTES:
visit Scott's website
visit Scott's store

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Enjoy!!

See you soon for J! xxoo

Lee Meszaros + Erin Tyner + Grain Edit

Hi there!

Thanks so much for joining me, it is so lovely having you drop by : )

I've got my printmaking class today, so we are going to jump right in...

Lee Meszaros

These "Be Proud" Merit Badges by Lee Meszaros are fantastic - have you seen them? There are so many great ones to choose from. Lee hand makes each badge - "lovingly silk-screened in dark brown, hand painted with colour, and hand embroidered. All done on cotton and cotton blends, reinforced with interfacing and cotton padding for strength."

Each badge has a pin sewn in the back so they can be worn with pride... : )

above: merit badge for - going out on a limb

above: merit badge for - quitting cold turkey

above: merit badge for - barking up the wrong tree

above: merit badge for - rolling with the punches

above: merit badge for - making a house a home

above: merit badge for - being busy as a beaver

(images and quote from Lee Meszaros)

NOTES:
visit Lee's store

Erin Tyner

Do you love miniatures? I do! For some reason I find them really intriguing. I remember taking my oldest son to a model railway expo - I don't know who was more fascinated, him or me!

These photographs from Erin Tyner's 'Half Awake' series capture my fascination perfectly...take a peek:

(images from Erin Tyner)

NOTES:
visit Erin's website
visit Erin's store

I heart....

"Grain edit is focused on classic design work from the 1950s-1970s and contemporary designers that draw inspiration from that time period.

Site content includes interviews, articles, designers’ libraries as well as examples of rare design annuals, type specimens, Ephemera, posters and vintage kids books from our bookshelves."

I love it!

(image and quote from Grain Edit)

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We are doing wood cuts in class today - I'm really looking forward to it... maybe one day I will be able to include my own work in this wee alphabet of ours : )

Have a wonderful day!

See you tomorrow for F (and Friday)! xxoo