In today's digital age many of us have come across the slogan that "print is dead" although this form of media may be on the decline that won't stop us from finding inspiration in print media, newspapers to be more specific.
Highlighting the creative illustrations of french psychologist Rolando Cyril. With digital art being just a hobby; there is something about his illustrations and designs that I find...
Paul Davey who goes by the alias of Mattahan is a freelance illustrator based out of Manchester, Jamaica. His art combines the elements of comics and surrealism with reniassance-like...
From Sheffield, UK, illustrator Jonny Wan has quite the unique style when it comes to illustrations. His art stems from facial expressions blended with patterns and shapes that can stand out...
Tom French is a UK based illustrator, whose work is a fusion of traditional fine art and urban design techniques. He has since been pursuing his painting and illustration practice, drawing on his conceptual design experience and experimenting...
Born in Switzerland and now residing in France the designs of Doriain Gourg are visually striking in nature. When you mix an inspiration from architecture, Native Indian patterns, and a passion for...
A popular trend in the late 1950s began with a handful of artists known as the Abstract Expressionists. The technique depicted shapes and lines to form a reality outside of the conventional norm. The idea behind abstract expressionism was evoke a...
Pat Perry an avid illustrator from Michigan gets his inspiration from the people around him and his environment. His tool consists of pencil, ink and acrylic washes, which helps create the surreal art that he is commonly known for.
Joshua M. Smith is a designer based in Orlando, Florida. His craft can be found in branding, typography, apparel and illustrations. You can view more of his work on Hydro74.com
With inspiration from movies such as, Star Wars and video games like Sonic the Hedgehog, have led to some cleaver and creative illustrations by Vincent Bocognani.
The designs by Podhajsky draw upon the subconscious mind where Leif uses art to explore the inner self through psychedelic experiences. In this article we open our third eye to the designs of Leif Podhajsky...
Based out of Vancouver, Canada, Heather Watts has been a full-time professional artist since 2003. Heather, a self taught artists, brings color and character to the grainy memory of our collective history. Drawing from humour and faith her work...
Some may consider it blasphemy to use Gun and Art in the same sentence. Two worlds from an opposite spectrum, one symbolizing destruction while the other involving creative aesthetics. However, Walton...
Running during the SXSW music and film festival in Austin TX, Flatstock in association with the American Poster Institute (API) is one of the largest poster events in the world.
It's hard not to write a title with no pun intended when describing the work of Judith Braun. Nevertheless, her ongoing drawing projects such as the "Symmetrical Procedures...
The digital revolution can be seen as the shift from analog technology to digital technology. This shift did not only take place in the fields of communication but changed our lives completely. Art in this case is no different. The increasing...
With private collections in Rome, Milan, London and Paris, to name a few, Roberto Ferri is keeping the Sixteenth Century artistic vision flowing in the present-day digital era.
Alex Chiu blends visual story telling with different paintings styles. We focus on the Watercolor Painting technique represented in the artwork of Alex Chiu.
Lynnette Shelley is a Delaware native who moved to Philadelphia area in 1999. Her artwork has been displayed at various venues across the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), and at the Academy of...
Before you make a statement on the task at hand, we would like to showcase Karl Kwasny. Featuring him not for his personal illustration challenge, but for the quality of his work.
With past shows such as the 2 person show (Botanica) LeBasse Projects; Melissa Haslam's emphasis is geared to a more romanticized themes with a fairytale-like scenario where her drawing influence comes from Japanese illustrations and...
"Rich dark imagery" is one way to describe the artwork of Gojin Ishihara. Taken from Japenese urban legend which depicts the supernatural can be found in the book "Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters" which dates back to...
With drawings that can be seen in various mediums; from album covers to exhibition walls to a London bus, Lyemium highlights some of the wonderful artwork by T.S. Abe.
A Mexican illustrator and designer who draws inspiration from areas such as urban vinly toys, alternative cartoons and from the pop surrealism movement. Alberto Cerriteño style includes hints of traditional Mexican artistic influences seen...
The Museo Subacuático de Arte was formed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc, Mexcio. Some have also said that the underwater museum brings back past experiences similar to the lost city of Atlantis.
Earning a BFA in Illustration in 1999 Rachael Mayo discovered early on that it takes regular income to produce Art. Her role involves troubleshooting mainframe computer devices which helps create logical balance to her creative mind.
As a native San Diego, Californian, Tony Spineto believes much of his stylistic uniqueness as an artist germinated during his sojourns to the beach. Although his artistic pathway includes study at the Art Institute of Southern California in...
Joe Vollan's art shows one way an artisit can be inspired by nightmares, fears, menaces, by nature and its cruel rules. His surrealistic pieces of art, painted in their majority with acrylic on panel and acrylic on canvas, he creates bizarre...
Born in Denmark in 1978. John Ken not only draws monsters on small post-it notes but he also writes and directs television shows for kids. Many of those who have observed his work point to the influence of Maurice Sendak and Edward Gorey.
Edwin Lord Weeks, born in Boston, Massachusetts was a pupil of Léon Bonnat and of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Throughout his life, Weeks took several trips to the East and is often seen as a painter of oriental scenes. The time...
When it comes to a style of art, Vancouver native Jeff Simpson, can be placed in categories such as fantasy, surrealism and with a background and interest in video game design even sci-fi. All of these genres are incorporated, one way or another...
We take time out to inspire the inner designer within all of us. Our series covers illustrations and designs that inspire individuals to create fantastic work.
The logo of the 2012 Olympic games held in London England has received ridicule by majority of the design community. Last week the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games unveiled their mascot.
Graphis artists by day and painter by night Marco Zamora is born and raised in Pomona California where his work depcits the lifestyle and culture of southern California.Starting June 3rd 2010 Marco's work will be featured in Portland, Oregon...
Michael Peck’s oil painting combine a sense of foreboding darkness that we as individuals have grown a custom to in the field of contemporary art and modern society. He joins images of a multiculturalism that position us in a present space...
We take a look at Helsinki Finland based graphic designer and illustrator Inka Järvinen has designed for many clients including Luxus Advertising, Demi Magazine and Minna Parikka to name a few. To see more of her work you can view her...
PrestoRich is a freelance designer and illustrator who has been designing for well over 10 years specializing in custom Vector Art, Logo and Identity. You can view more about PrestoRich and all of his featured work at...
Noper who is a Romanian illustrator currently residing in Bucharest Romania is commonly known to capture intriguing and sometimes bizarre characters in several of his illustrations. However his unique style easily stands out from the crowd.
From Timisoara Romania and being apart of what is called "The Church" crew, Neuro started out by recycling Romanian orthodox garments into everyday products, such as covers for mobile phones and even cigarette packs out of holy robes....
With work featured in galleries throughout the midwest and Los Angeles, Andrew Ek draws his inspirations from his own personal dreams and visions in, his own environment, to create sensual and cinematic artwork.
Kay Ruane has been drawing figures inside rooms with different settings, the most interesting thing about her illustrations involve the landscape that can be viewed through the window within each of her illustrations. To view more of her work...
Spending most of her childhood inspired by art and paintings, Eli Tiunine, became what is called a Sociétaire of 'Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts'. To see more artwork done by Eli Tiunine, you can visit her site at:...
The focus on Chinese contemporary art will begin with an artist named Wu Jian'an Born in Beijing, China. Wu’s fascination with folk art lead to the transformation and evolution of a personal style that stands in distinct contrast to...
Ernst Fuchs an Austrian visionary painter, amongst other fields, and is one of the founders of the Vienna School of fantastic realism. Fantastic realism has been compared to early Flemish paintings combined with religious and esoteric symbolism...
If you are not familar with the name A. Andrew Gonzalez whom is an award-winning figurative artist that has produced such artwork as the Angel of History seen here: ...
Place 35,000 staples on a wall and what do you get? Well in the case of Baptiste Debombourg the answer to that question is Art. What does is represent exactly? According to Baptiste Debombourg, the site consists of "
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The Pio-Pio restaurant designed by Sebastain Mariscal, presents a unique design in contrast to its New York location. The interior space has an organic vibe, which is achieved by the reclaimed wood branch cladding and wood furniture.
With the Winter Olympics officially opening last night in Vancouver we can expect an overload in digital communication from advertisement to corporate brands and everything digital media has to offer, afterall the cost of these games exceeds 1...
Continuing of the heels of the Lamborghini manipulation, got us here at Lyemium thinking. We've concluded that have yet to highlight designs from a photo manipulation point of view. Therefore, we bring you part 2, this time featuring...
First published October 2009. Agency Philipp und Keuntje, creates various stunning photo manipulation techniques to signify Lamborghini's advertisement campaign slogan of being "A part of Italy."
The Easter egg Virgin Mary was created by Ukrainian artist Oksana Mas which features a total of 15,000 eggs with a weigh-in of 2.5 tons. The project took nine months to complete and stands with a measurement of 7x7 meters. The mosaic is currently...
Joss Vodka, according to their website is a super-premium craft spirit artfully distilled from Nebraska-grown organic wheat and Sandhills filtered water from the Ogallala Aquifer. The branding and package...
At a press conference in Paris, France on Friday 8 January, Peugeot managing director Jean-Marc Galès said the marque needed to base its future strategy on three strands: the modernization of its brand, the development of lower-emission...
Fiat-owned car maker Alfa Romeo has placed a poster ad 11,000 metres below sea level to promote a new innovative advertising campaign offer for its 147 model.
The poster was lowered to the Mariana Trench, near the island of Guam in the...
Brazilian artist Douglas Bicicleta seems to draw inspiration from about everything and it seems some of his biggest influences come from the 60s and 70s field of psychedelia, 80s skateboard art and tour posters. Bicicleta's often uses bright, fun...
The identity of UEFA Euros of 2012 is intended to distinguish the tournament from its premier club competition, the UEFA Champions League, as well as the FIFA World Cup. UEFA briefed brand consultancy Futurebrand to create a positioning based on...
Strong advertisement is the fastest way you can convey a message to the audience the more attractive and the more inspirational an advertisement is the more useful and powerful it becomes. There must be a presence of innovation and creativity...
Many of you are well aware that we at Lyemium have been covering the design trends for 2010. Well this time around we decided to switch the perspective a bit with a photographer who goes by the name of ...
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the emerging trends of 2009, related to web sites and blogs alike, that show no signs of slowing down in 2010.
T-shirts, as many designers a like would surely agree, play a big part in the creative design world. Its no secret that we designers don’t get the kinds of projects we want, and as a result we tend to lean our creativity in other ways, many...
Moscow-based Arch Group's Sleep Box concept is basically a capsule hotel, without the hotel; the boxes are meant to be freestanding and dotted around transport hubs, exhibition centres and the like.
A concept movie produced, at RealtimeUK, for THQ and Juice Games Client: THQ, Juice Games Studio: RealtimeUK Duration: 3 months Team: 8 artists Software: 3dsMax, Vray, Vue, Afterburn
The new look will appear at the next Games, to be held in Delhi in October 2010.It uses a lion, also a symbol of the England football team, which replaces the previous rose motif.
Have a new client requiring a creative logo design or corporate identity? Looking for inspiration? No worries we have compiled a list of creative design logos to get you up and running.
Browsing the web over the weekend got me thinking that we should do a series on traditional art. Deviating from the norm of the ever so cluttered digital art we tend to forget a forgotten art form that being traditional art. In part 1 of our...
Photography done by Tom Hoops, a British photographer, who specializes in black and white photography and does most of his work in and around London and southeast Asia. Interestingly enough, Hoops got his start taking pictures out of a desire to...
Typography and web design goes hand in hand. You can never truly have a perfect web design without some consideration about how your text is going to be displayed. But how many are aware that typography is more than what font-face you're site is...
Business cards are cards bearing business information about a company or individual. But what many business cards lack is the creativity to make them memorable, collective, and impressive. We highlight 15 well designed business cards that would...
Invited as one of five pre-selected architect led teams, Danish practice BIG was awarded first prize in the open international design competition for Kazakhstan’s New National Library...
