This week I started plans for a self-promotional mailer.
If you’re in a position at your current job to hire creative services or persuade others to do so, please send me your Name, Title, Company, & Address. Do you know of a good creative services firm that would love my work? Do you know of a magazine that my style would add to? Send me their info!
The above photo was purchased from Deluxe Junk in Seattle, WA for 25¢. I have tons of these types of photos. Some of deceased family members, most of strangers. Many of my favorites come from family, yet are unidentifiable.
I used to use these photos in a few ways. When appropriate, I used to use them as part of illustration work a lot around 2000. I recently started doodling variations of the people found in these; building a bit of a story for them to live in.
Stay tuned for more old pic scans and artwork based upon them.
Andi, over at Misadventures With Andi has yet again published an illustration by yours truly.
A doodle scan from the trusty ol’ sketchbook. I won’t tell you what the speech bubble orginally said because I’d like to see what you come up with! Let me know!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Sean Peterson
It’s Not Art Productions
Info@ItsNotArt.com
http://www.ItsNotArt.com
Sean Pete Seeks Artist for Collaboration
Oakland, Calif., November 10, 2008
Graphic Artist Sean Pete, whose blog you’re reading right now, is seeking an artist to collaborate with. He is open to subject matter and most specifics of the piece. He just be needin’ some collab action yo!
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It’s live! Everyone’s favorite Rock-N-Roll accordion band is sparkling fresh today with a new website. The new ThoseDarnAccordions.com went live last night around 2am.
It’s a more direct and simpler design than their previous version. It makes use of some PHP conveniences, some javascript plugins, and some good old fashioned new content - like band bios for the entire band! And they said herding cats couldn’t be done!
Jump on over to ThoseDarnAccordions.com and then jump right back here to let me know what you think.
As previously mentioned, I’ve been going through my archives and I’d like to present you with yet another gem. Not a full piece mind you, but rather a detail of a painting I did a few years ago. Acrylic on paper on masonite was an experiment in palette knife painting, which I have always loved.
Please enjoy some rough technique and smooth moves…
Are you looking for more Sean Pete? Need more Sean Pete?
Posted today, a new illustration is up at Misadventures With Andi. Illustration aside, I highly recommend this blog. Although relatively new, Andi has come out swinging with frequent updates, intelligent posts, and a serious joie de vivre.
[EDIT: Be sure to check out what special person commented on the post first!]
I was curious how some of you may have been influenced by various imagery you’ve seen throughout this election. The above image has to be one of the most seen; interestingly based off of propaganda artwork of yore.
Do you think the visuals supported the candidates’ personalities and views? Do you think any were too presumptious or too stale? Do you think Obama’s Red & Blue artwork played better than McCain’s Black, White, & Gold?
I’m writing this as election results roll in and I’m surprised how so much of the non-partisan graphics are heavy in the color grey. Yes, grey is neutral, but is this a sign of some design phase we’re about to enter? Speaking of which, do you think the candidates’ campaigns will influence design after November 4th?
I recently heard “If you love something, you’ve got to pay for it or you’ll loose lose it.”
What does this mean? Pay with cash for music… pay with compromises for love… pay with comfort for the values and morals you hold…
Edited Nov. 5, 2008 - Thanks for the spell checkin’ Des!