beetles

I don't normally like bugs, but Christopher Marley's photos of beetles really won me over. These are one of a set of note cards all featuring beetles. They are so bright and colorful, and arranged so precisely! The rhythm of the shell patterns and the arrangement of the various sizes and colors creates a very pleasing overall pattern. He has changed them from merely subjects of scientific study to objects d'art.

This image from Branding & Design is provocative and elegant. It tells a story through simple images that make the product seem very attractive.

The image on the cover of a brochure for a show of Andrew Wyeth's work entitled "autobiography" gives a sense of "traveling" with the artist. Wyeth's style is so well known that it is not necessary to show the entire piece of art.

The colors and composition of this book cover are quite stunning. I love the juxtaposition of textures and the unexpectedly hued foliage. The title and other text is left very stark and simple, so as not to compete with the fascinating image.

Heye Group T-Shirt

I thought this image by the Heye Group was apropos considering our current project. I like its starkness and simplicity.

John E. Kaufmann's image "Reflections of the Shire" was created entirely in Photoshop. In the past he had done illustrations exclusively in airbrush and acrylic paint, but found that he could create even better effects using Photoshop.
I love the way he captured the feel of Hobbiton reflected in Bilbo's doorknob. The unusual viewpoint is homey and mysterious at the same time.

This poster by Harry Pearce graphically portrays Burma's plight and its need for help. The placement of the burning letters gives the impression that they are also falling, like crumbling rafters.

All viewers know the danger of fire, and seeing the state of the name Burma creates curiosity. The word "Burma" is very similar to the word "burn", and the charring letters on fire creates the visual illusion of a sentence: "Burma is burning". It rivets the attention, and draws the viewer in to read the much smaller text for more details.