Design Federation

Enjoy the nostalgia while viewing this quaint collection of old book covers. Pictured: a portion of The Abstract Society: A Cultural Analysis of Our Time.

If you’re a fan of retro illustration, you will love the blog of Plan59. It bills itself as a ‘family-friendly Web site dedicated to the commercial art of mid-century America.’

Check out the beautiful watercolours, paintings, inks, pencil drawings and washes by Carson Ellis on his website. He also has a blog!

indie.com.au posts its maiden interview with Georgie Love and it’s a great read.

“Georgie Love is a popular Australian online store which features a large selection of one-of-a-kind or limited edition products handmade by artists from all over Australia. “

Read the interview here indie.com.au

Animator John K, of Ren & Stimpy fame, has a blog where he posts revolting sketches, concept drawings, thoughts, and things that inspire him. It’s well worth a bookmark if you’re into animation or illustration.

Agi has released his http://www.ideaography.net/ to the world, so support the westside and go have a look.

Tiger over at Two Flat Whites has posted his virgin inteview with Rebecca Fitzgibbon who has work published in print magazines like Frankie, Yen & Girlfriend, so go check it out! whomp whomp!

http://www.twoflatwhites.com/?p=66

Mel Robson is a Brisbane based ceramic artist who makes ‘functional and non-functional objects out of porcelain.’ She is obsessed by road maps, recipes, sewing patterns and handwriting. Really obsessed.

Check out her blog, where Mel Robson posts images and info about her creations.

If you’re interested in illustration and caricature, then you’re sure to enjoy MAD illustrator Tom Richmond’s blog. Tom regularly updates his blog with insightful stories, work-in-progresses and illustrations. He even takes the time to answer his reader’s questions from time to time.

Wow, what a great blog! Today’s Inspiration is a place for those with an interest in illustration from the 40s and 50s to share their knowledge, views and opinions. The scans posted of old illustrations are an insightful and inspirational window into the past.