Wednesday 31 March 2010

King of found images: Hans-Peter Feldmann




This is the most expensive book I've written about to date at £60 -but this is one serious book. 'Album' offers you a small portion of Feldmann's collection with images from the beautiful to bizarre, kitsch to macabre. This Certainly is a feast for the eyes. Start saving.




Available at Artwords, Broadway Market.

Book Art For Children in Vienna, 1890-1938




I wonder if the children of Vienna knew how lucky they were to be exposed to such beautiful works and colourful images of utopia? This book takes you to a specific period and place where artistic taste and craftsmanship shine through children's stories. It also speculates on the social and political influences on the work, inviting us to look at book art for children in general in a different light. Thought provoking and beautiful -lucky kids.


The book includes illustrations by Henriech Lefler, Koloman Moser (above) as well as many other unknowns.




Available at Artwords, Broadway Market

Friday 19 March 2010

Bollywood Helen


I've only just become aware of this racy Bollywood actress after being asked to reference her in a portrait (I'm working on a number of portraits through boutique Olive Loves Alfie). Click on the title to see her in action.
Everything about this clip is amazing from the incredible dancing, the narrator, perfectly furnished 60's room used for Helen's yoga to the weird silhouette dance at the end. Perfect. I'm a Helen fan.

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Centre Fold Magazine




I'm really impressed with Centre Fold magazine. I was initially drawn in ,like a magpie to sparkle, by the dreamy Michael Gillette cover, only to find that the content's not bad either. The great design of this magazine, with no ugly staples, means that any of the spreads can be used as posters. And most of the spreads are beautiful enough to want to do so. I especially love the 'Maidens of May' shoot. I couldn't find a pic of this, so you'll have to buy it yourself at Artwords, Broadway Market.

Fernando Chamarelli


Great graphic and surreal work from Fernando, much of which is inspired by Columbian indigenous art. Yep.

Wednesday 3 March 2010

Antique Collectors' Club : Design Series




Antique Collectors' Club have produced a great series, with cleverly designed covers that look so nice all together. The books neatly compile the design work of different artists including Paul Nash and The Curwen Press. My favourite so far is Constructivist poster artist, Rodchenko.
Start Your collection at Artwords Bookshop, Broadway Market.

Micah Lidberg




Now, I have a small confession to make. I've held off showing you Micah's work as I'm more than a little jealous. It makes me want to quit Photoshop, turn off my computer, tear up my sketchpads and hide in a dark corner.


Beautifully detailed, an excellent eye for colour, perfectly polished and highly original. What's not to like?


You can find Micah's work in the 'Jungle' Nobrow publication, available at Artwords.