Collage Christmas card

I recently went for brunch at Mildred Pierce restaurant and was quite taken with their menu. I really loved the "old timey" ochre wallpaper they used - it had a great Victorian/Edward Gorey feel to it. Inspired I stole one - i mean asked if I could take one home with me. I then scanned the wallpaper and then cut out different shaped little ornaments out of it and voila - Christmas card.

Paper Cut outs: Rob Ryan + Starbucks campaign

I think the lacey paper cut illustrations of UK based illustrator Rob Ryan are wonderous. (Clearly others do as well as he has recently collaborated with designer Paul Smith and the Rug company amongst many others!) Above are a few of his images including some shots from his new book This is for you. I find both his words and images incredibly charming.
When Starbucks' beautiful Christmas campaign was unveiled a few weeks ago -with the red cut out letters and wonderful type - I couldn't help wondering if the art director was very influenced by Rob Ryan's work.
Does any reader out there know who worked on the Starbucks campaign?
If so please let me know. I'm very curious. Thanks!

The New Math

New math is a website run by Craig Damrauer.
Since illustrators constantly need to be thinking metaphorically and coming up with ways of visualizing concepts - it's a good place to go for inspiration. ps. He sells tshirts too. I love the "Please recycle - signed Mother Nature" on his packaging.
Very cute.

Inspiration: Flea markets

I found these dolls at the 77th Street Sunday Flea & Green Market during a recent NYC trip. There is something quite quirky wonderful about them. Love her peacock feather outfit.

New Work: Brooks Brothers Silk screen Print

Close up

Here's a photo of my new Brooks Brothers suit print.
It's printed on Maidstone 100% rag paper and measures 26" X 39" and makes a fine Christmas gift.
See earlier posts for pics of the whole inky process.