Inspiration: Hillman Curtis


Hillman Curtis speaking at The Film Society at Lincoln Center

Good advice.

I was feeling really stuck earlier today so I watched this wonderful Creative Morning video with web designer turned filmmaker Hillman Curtis.

Hillman explained that when he was in a serious rut he got some advice to "Fall in love with Master." In his case the Master was Richard Avedon. Through the process of seriously studying the photographer's body of work he was able to get unstuck, discover his voice and begin a brand new career in filmmaking.

I find his openess with the creative process + his modesty to be inspirational + endearing. Plus it must be said that the guy is seriously hot.

Trip to the Junction

On the weekend I took a trip to the Junction with my friend Valerie.


First stop: A visit to Reclamation Post and Beam
A salvage shop which offers architectural details + fixtures gathered at auction houses, demolitions, estate sales and on country jaunts! Amazing one of a kind finds.
2869 Dundas St West

Valerie thought this black and white gable would add some much needed character to a modern concrete loft!

I think maybe I need this pine cupboard circa 1890

Then over to Smash
2880 Dundas Street West

These old windows would make amazing room dividers

Valerie with old stocking lasts

Brunch at the beet cafe afterwards.
2945 Dundas Street West.
yum.

Inspiration: Biz Stone Cofounder of Twitter


Great interview on Fresh Air with the cofounder of Twitter Biz Stone. I found his description of Twitter's creation very interesting. He explained that he + cofounder Jack Dorsey were supposed to be working on their podcast company Odeo but were uninspired and felt the need to 'scratch an itch'. This description fit nicely into one of my theories of work: that often the most exciting projects for creative folks are the ones they aren't supposed to be doing!

New Alphabet Wallpaper Designs


All Designs are based on the alphabet above which I created in 2006


A mock up of the reversed out Black + White alphabet wallpaper.
A perfect backdrop in the home of a graphic designer or writer!



Red + White Alphabet


Orange + White alphabet

Here are some wallpaper designs I've been working on. They are still in the prototype stage ie. You can't order them yet! Let me know your favourite colour combo.
All work is @ copyright Alanna Cavanagh 2011.
Please do not reproduce without permission. Thanks!