Lynn Pauley is a sign painter. Not the kind that makes commercial showcards, but a chronicler of the American landscape. Her metier is drawing from life. So she’ll perch on a street corner or traffic… Read More »The Daily Heller: Neon’s Red Glare and Signs Bursting in Air
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Sometimes, the best ideas come when you’re off the clock. Here’s why rest is your secret weapon in hard times. In a culture obsessed with productivity, doing nothing can feel… Read More »The power of doing nothing (and why it helps your creative work)
Mr Bump. Little Miss Sunshine. Mr Tickle. Little Miss Brave. They’re all back thanks to a new animated series created by Maga, an animation studio in Italy. Since 1971, the Mr Men and Little Miss… Read More »Mr Men Little Miss Mini Adventures hits YouTube
Social impact brand Ocean Bottle has unveiled a striking new identity and strategy designed to reconnect with its roots, inspire global action, and drive systems-level change. Ocean Bottle, the social impact business fighting ocean plastic,… Read More »Ocean Bottle’s brand refresh makes waves with a sharper, more human mission
Connecting Dots is a monthly column by writer Amy Cowen, inspired by her popular Substack, Illustrated Life. Each month, she’ll introduce a new creative postcard prompt. So grab your supplies and update your mailing list!… Read More »Connecting Dots: Send a Map
If treated with care and expertise, typography can be almost like a full character in a film. Marie Boulanger, Monotype Wes Anderson is synonymous with distinct cinematic aesthetics, with each of his films unmistakably his… Read More »A Snapshot of Typography From the Wes Anderson Cinematic Universe