Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

This book has been a favorite ever since I first read it as a child. The illustrations still make me laugh and the writing transports me to the fantastical city of Chewandswallow. I've heard that a movie adaption will be out sometime next year as well.

So many books from my childhood have been turned into movies -- and they've sucked. The Dragonlance trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman and The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper (The Seeker). I wish all authors would be as picky as J. K. Rowling when it comes to their books being adapted.

Another children's book with great illustrations is "Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing" by Judi Barrett.

My Paper Mind

An experimental animation in a technique being called "stratastencil" devised by Javan Ivey. Each frame is one piece of 4x6 card stock.

http://javanivey.com/my_paper_mind.html

Japanese Inspiration

Japanese culture and art inspired my imovie concept. Simon G. Phelipot a self-taught illustrator also creates artwork from combining Japanese and European aesthetics.

www.resonance-art.com/

Thule Trail

Remember the old Oregon Trail game. Thule Trail is similar, graphics and all, but instead you must survive a road trip.

The intro screen:

“See if you have what it takes to navigate through nasty weather, road grub, car problems, and crazy drifters. Get a high score and see your name among the greatest of the Road Warriors.”

www.thuleroadtrip.com

Glyphs as Typography

Chinese glyphs are art in themselves. Here are a few examples of how their abstract meanings can have even more depth.

www.sinosplice.com/chinese/fonts/

An Interview with Veteran Typographer Erik Spiekermann

Erik Spiekermann speaks of the evolution of typography. The article shows examples of his work from concept to finished product.

www.pingmag.jp/2005/10/31/erik-spiekermann-typography-and-design-today