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I've more often than not worked with full-time creative professionals that were only in it to make their daily dollars and had lost all passion for their art. This local photographer couple, however, not only expresses their exuberance for the craft, but far exceeds it by sharing their own personal projects on their blog:

The Blog Is Found]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:05:09 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=the-image-is-found Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=daily-dose-of-imagery
[daily does of imagery]

Source: TopLeftPixel.com]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:04:20 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=daily-dose-of-imagery Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=inspiration-quoted-2 Every artist writes his own autobiography.

-Henry Ellis]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:13:11 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=inspiration-quoted-2 Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=ancient-inspiration The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things,
but their inward significance.

-Aristotle]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:13:53 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=ancient-inspiration Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=alison
Photography, even more so than traditional media I feel, is one of the most difficult methods of art technique. Not because it is difficult to take a snapshot, but because it is so easy that anyone can do it. We're swamped with images everyday because of the abundance of imaging equipment. Even our phones have the ability to capture moments in time. Since it is so simple, we often lose our ability to discern truly well-composed photos and sometimes we even lose track of the deeper meanings of our own personal film rolls.

Mr. Jack Radcliffe began a typical fatherly project of shooting his daughter at various stages of her life, but soon became fascinated with the inherent shared human bond we all share.

Alison Gallery

Source: Behance Network]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:43:47 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=alison Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=final-salute
True art should require no explanation at all.

Source: The Digital Journalist]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:36:53 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=final-salute Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=blue-is-the-new-black
Whether you've taken a theory class in college, or you liked playing with finger paints as a child, there is no way one could deny the power of a well-chosen color. From deep purples representing royalty to reds engaging us in a passionate dialog, artists and viewers alike are often emotionally driven simply by what our eyes observe.

According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, "Blue Iris" is the color of 2008. "As a reflection of the times, Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspect of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast," notes Eiseman.

As a designer, I can appreciate the meaning behind the choice, but I'm not sure it's something I will be using very frequently on my project palette. I hope that if it is used by the design community this year, it will be sparingly.

Source: ColourLovers, Pantone]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:42:23 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=blue-is-the-new-black Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=jackson-pollock-20
If you've ever been an art student, then you'll immediately recognize the signature characteristics of a Jackson Pollock painting. It seems simple enough, right? Well, not quite, but you can have fun with this little application that I found on digg.com!

JacksonPollock.org

Just move the mouse around at different speeds to get varying thicknesses and click to change colors.

Have fun!]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:36:10 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=jackson-pollock-20 Admin http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=bienvenue
Great pieces of art and design can be found anywhere and should never be restricted to those with a higher education. Sure, one may be able to squeeze a bit more meaning out of something after analyzing it, but true creativity can be manifested by anyone and that's what it's truly about - emotion.

I hope that you'll join me in exploring art, design and the passion for all things creative.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:15:53 -0800 http://designtao.com/?action=view&url=bienvenue Admin