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The Art of Illustrated Typography

Seize The Moment Illustrated Poster
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I have an entirely unhealthy obsession with typography. I love it. This would explain why my online shopping cart never contains clothing or jewelry, cosmetics or the like. It contains fonts. All kinds of fonts-  scripts, serifs, blocks, calligraphy… Actually when I think about it having a font library is a lot like your wardrobe. You have to choose the right outfit for the occasion and a good selection is essential.
It’s nothing new for a designer to be obsessed with typography. It comes with the territory. But as an artist, I’m exploring ways that I can combine my love of typography with my physical work. To begin this exploration, I’ve started a series of illustrated quote posters. I wanted to choose quotes that aren’t your run-of-the-mill cliques – “Keep Calm and Carry On” type of stuff. I selected quotes from a few people that have captivated me, a sort of eclectic bunch.

Here are the first 7 posters from the series:

Fun to Do the Impossible

Quote from Walt Disney

Afraid of Butter

Quote from Julia Child

Wild And Free

Quote from Henry David Thoreau

Seize The Moment

Quote from William Wirt – but chosen because it’s the favorite quote of my best friend.

Take The Ride

Quote from Hunter S. Thompson

Good Beer

Another quote from Hunter S. Thompson

Mama Said

1961 Song by The Shirelles

Only 3 of the 7 posters are left at the Gallery so I better get to it! I’ve got some good ideas brewing!

INTRODUCING: The Daily Sketch

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The Daily Sketch

I used to draw and sketch A LOT. Friends would tell you that “back in the day” I never went anywhere without my pencils and sketchpad. Great creative sparks were lit through sketching. Doodles were doodled, paintings were painted, fun was had by all.

As my world has expanded with a full-time job, owning a home, getting married, etc., sketching fell further and further down my list of priorities. Well that all ends today.

I have decided to embark on a daring sketching endeavor. At the beginning of each week, I will post a list of 5 topics, one for each day. Then spend 10-15 minutes sketching whatever comes to mind relating to the topic. This certainly isn’t an earth-shattering new idea, but it’s new to me and maybe new to you as well.

The Daily Sketch will run for 5 weeks beginning on Dec 28th and ending Jan 30th. Join in on the fun! Watch for the first Daily Sketch post on Sunday, Dec 28th. Share your sketches or suggest topic ideas on our Facebook page or Tweet @Bieber_Design with #theDailySketch!