Graffiti Art by Iskor

Felipe Arantes Silva / Iskor is a graffiti artist from Sau Paulo, Brazil. He poured the ideas and imagination through the walls, buildings and streets. His illustration is quite unique and distinctive, his character is an amalgamation of classic character illustration with experimental styles and expressive typography . His works are now mostly found along the streets of the city of Sau Paulo. Here are some works that might be the inspiration for your work, enjoy! :)

related:

Vandalism | Banksy: a Prolific Graffiti Artist

references:
iskor.tumblr.com

Jordan Gray: Vintage inspired graphic design

On this issue, I will share creative design inspiration of Kansas City based designer and illustrator, Jordan Gray. He is primarily a graphic designer and illustrator. He has made an independent film and used to be the editor for a local arts and entertainment paper. He currently works as a Designer and Art Direction for Bernstein - Rein Advertising in Kansas City.

Here are some of Jordan Gray's work:

source: Jordan Gray site

Improve Your Graphic Design Skills

Graphic design is a profession that is very challenging, dynamic, and (most importantly) it's very fun to do. Being a graphic designer is not as easy as you think. Graphic design projects are quite varied, it takes mentally, perseverance, focus,insight, patience and even higher. For those of you who want to improve your design skills or capabilities in this area, there are some useful tips that can be expected.These tips are the essence of the birth of a graphic design that is functional and hasdepth.

1. Learn the Basic!




One of the best ways to improve the quality of your design is to learn the basic principles of graphic design. these principles are the basic foundation. If the foundationis correct, the rest of it will flow by itself. Among the basic things to be learned is to know the shape, layout, proportion, balance (balance), unity (unity), repetition(repetation), as well as theories of perception such as gestalt, etc..

The basic principles are the scientific terms found through experimentation those who passed. On graphic design, principles and basic knowledge touches vital aspectssuch as function and aesthetics.

2. Focus on Objectives




Graphic works is a plan that puts the function or purpose. It is important for graphic designers to always give priority to the achievement of the function. Often most of us are too focused on the aesthetic value or beauty so forget the function. Making it less of a graphical output in crowded work elements to create works that are considered to be more aesthetically pleasing, at the same time the elements were actually damaging the main function of graphic works that convey messages and information.

3. Time Management




A good design certainly takes time to materialize. A project done in a hurry to make us forget the small detail that in fact is very influential. The best solution is to give a realistic deadline, then educating clients through the process to be followed to achieve the maximum work. .

4. Keep It Simple, Stupid! (KISS)



"Keep It Simple, Stupid!" is a popular phrase among creative professionals. The point is to emphasize the importance of simplicity in a work, whatever it is. Simple output will be easier to understand. It is also related to how to make the graphics work to be functional.

5. Deepening Process




Each field of graphic design such as layout, illustration, and digital imaging, each requiring a different process in each work. Learn to find the techniques and processes that work well, whether it be from a senior designer, from the community, books, internet, etc.. Precise process not only makes work more efficient, but also provides space for designers to focus on maintaining the good quality of a work.

That's it …Hopefully these tips can be useful to upgrade your skills in the field of graphic design. Of course there is no instant here, there's always a learning process and often requires a lot of obstacles. "Only the strong and crazy enough that will last".

Vandalism | Banksy: a Prolific Graffiti Artist

In the past article, Jayce-o-Yesta Design Studio has been discussed about the graphic artists who transform their ideas in public places. These activities are often referred to as vandalism. Many forms of resistance are made to this activity,
especially by the government of course.



Examples forms of vandalism that is often done is to scribble existing public media, or replace a message of, etc. In the united states for example, most forms of vandalism is graffiti containing messages about the existence of a group, or a ban on litter, removing / replacing the traffic signs, images and messages that represent the social resistance, to the most severe is just doodles without meaning / message.

But there are also forms of vandalism that have become works of art that deserves thumbs up. One example is the underground projects undertaken by Banksy, the graffiti creations mostly contains an idea or message which is trying to convey to the public and government. Although this can not be said to be a form of legal (and even impressed against a general rule), but the messages are delivered quite inspiring and persuasive. And of course this is not a paid job.

Here are some of Banksy's work:

source: Banksy site

"It's not about money... it's about sending a message"

Maybe some of you also have some messages that can be visualized in the form of graphic art, such as posters, web pages, walls, blank canvas, even a love letter;). Vandalism is just one expression of the visual space of the many media that can be used. What matters to me is the message is appropriate and does not violate the rules. :D

Graphic Arts Basic: Aesthetics

Aesthetics in Graphics: The word 'aesthetic' derives from the Greek word: 'aesthesis' which means feeling, a sense of feeling or taste. In the process, Munro said that aesthetics is the way to respond to the stimulus, especially through sensory perception, but also associated with mental processes, such as associations, understanding, imagination, and emotion. Science of aesthetics is a science which studies all things related to beauty, learning all aspects of what we call beauty.

1. Some definitions of aesthetics

Aesthetics is the study of the quality of the beauty of an object or impulse power, and the creator of aesthetic experience and observations.
Aesthetics in the context of the creation by John Hosper is part of the philosophy associated with the process of creating beautiful work.

Aesthetics Definition:

Aesthetics (also spelled æsthetics or esthetics) is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste. More broadly, scholars in the field define aesthetics as "critical reflection on art, culture and nature.

2. Why You Should Understand Aesthetics

First, because works of art, natural design, and the artificial is so valuable, so they deserve to be studied traits typical for the sake of art and design itself.

Second, the creators have argued that the aesthetic experience (related experience works of art and design) is so valuable both for the group and its members so that each work of art and design is worth studying.

Third, maybe the creators thought that this experience is so valuable in themselves so that it requires testing and research on the qualities of works of art and design.

Aesthetics is the study of knowledge, and understanding through observation of matters of beauty, both on the object or subject, or creator, and observations through the philosophical and creative process.

3. Aesthetics in the Graphic Communications Industry

Union between aesthetics with technology in the graphic communications industry is a matter that is quite complex, and lead to the development of specific styling based on practical needs.

Graphic designer departments at company

• Marketing

  Role of the marketing department is collecting data on market taste worth selling.

• Financial

  Determine the production budget.

• Production

  Planning in the effectiveness and efficiency of product.

• Technician

  Spur productivity, and engineering technologies (in order to faster produce with a small charge).