1800 Artist Series
1800 Tequila has a wonderful new project going on right now, they’ve commissioned 1800 artists of all styles and have come up with an artist series that displays art in a not-so-typical medium. Also if you sign up at their website you can upload your own artwork or photos and have people vote on them.
Have you always wanted to be a graphic designer, or looked at something and thought “I could have made that.” Well PSDTUTS is offering 50 100% free lessons in graphic design, the topics cover a wide range indepth including Typography and Color Theory. Be sure to check it out, you’ll definately learn something.
I came across a really neat blog for all you aspiring designers out there or anyone who like a challange or competions. Graphic Competitions is a blog that posts all the contests out on the web. Be sure to check it out, they also have an RSS feed so you can get the updates as soon as they’re available.
The people of WordPress have teamed up with the skin company Infectious to come up with an exciting new contest which calls on all designers to design a new skin for the iPhone and laptop which signifies the love of blogging. The contest runs until March 31st and the grand prize includes 5% of the sale of your skin. For more info Check out I <3 Blogging.
Shepard Fairy Wine Label
Kenwood Vineyards, a California winery, has been collaborating with artists since 1978 with their Artist Series wine labels, and on their 30th Anniversary they’ve commissioned Shepard Fairey to design this years label. Fairey’s “Peace Woman” adorns the wine label and is selling for $70 per bottle, MSRP. Be sure to get one if you can, as there were only 2,146 cases manufactured.
ObamaBats
Jeff Domke made Dingbats inspired by the street art insprited by Barack Obama. Download the set for free by visiting his website.
Italian street wear label 55DSL is celebrating 15 years in the industry by holding a contest to re-design their logo. The contest begins today and you can enter a logo until December 5th. To get more information about this contest check out http://logoremix.55DSL.com.
Artist KawsOne added his signature graphics to the August/September issue of Complex Magazine. Not only has the cover been stamped by one of the most notable artists today, but the feature inside is also blessed with his artwork. Check it out.
Designer John Nouanesing created this rendering of a paint drip table concept entitled, “Paint or Die but Love Me.” The table has gotten much attention in several blogs and it’s a shame that the table does not actually exist outside of your the computer screen.
Ever wondered about skateboard graphics, an all new documentary entitled Sk8face goes into depth on the history of graphics on Skateboards. Check out the YouTube clip from the movie above.
