tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30308298424655645632011-07-08T00:36:31.770-04:00A graphic designer's thoughts and side-projects.elyxandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09065964731827379326noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030829842465564563.post-41684029248374553522009-11-05T13:01:00.006-05:002009-11-05T13:21:48.830-05:00

Despite spending most of my day sitting in front of a 24" monitor, and producing most of my work between Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, I've always had a fascination with tactile methods of creation.Letterpress and screen printing has seen a return to popularity in the last number of years. I love nothing more than the look and feel of a well printed piece on a toothy stock.I've always been

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A few weekends ago I was in Southern Ontario visiting my cousin and her family.Garages sales are a big thing there, so we spent a few hours driving around on the Saturday, pulling into any garage sale that looked interesting.While most stops yielded a few curiosities, I walked away from one in particular with some very interesting finds.Its reassuring to know that it's still possible to have fun

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Here's some groan-worthy type related humour for your Labour day weekend.Found on toothpastefordinner.com

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While I was walking around on my lunch hour today, I came up with a few amusing projects to keep me occupied in the upcoming evenings.I completed one of them tonight.Nothing spectacular, but it was fun anyway.Can you name all of the bands I borrowed from for this image?I guess I should probably give credit where it's due.The bands are as follows; Metallica, Lynyrd Skynrd, Fleetwood Mac, Rush,

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Well, I think this proves a few things about me... 1) I chew too much gum2) I have too much time on my hands3) I need more variety in my gum chewing4) I think I need to complete the alphabet...

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