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I love Cup Noodles. Ever since I’ve eaten them as a kid in elementary school, then in high school, then in college, Cup Noodles has stayed with me. No, really. My back still has a knot from all the MSG. 

Well, something besides the lack of paper money made me eat the stuff. It must be the clever advertising!

Here’s another treasure from Gorilla Artfare: Troy Galluzzi. This one piece caught my attention for his mix of clean lines and realistic illustration. Nicely done. I can easily see this type of style being utilized more and more in mainstream commercial art.

So I’ve been sorting through my bookmarks and rediscovered a gem, Gorilla Artfare. About a hundred artists contribute to this blog, posting their sketches, unfinished works, and polished pieces of art. 

So here is one of my favorite contributors: Björn Hurri. He has a series of steampunk Star Wars characters. His Leia is my favorite. After George Lucas sucking all the cool out of his own movies, Hurri manages to make the characters at least look interesting again.

Australian illustrator Kareena Zerefos left the world of graphic design to express her creative whims. Visit her website for more.

Okay, so I was complaining to a co-worker the other day that I dreaded the videos at weddings. Even worse are the wedding PowerPoint slideshows. Egad!

The work of StillMotion, however, would keep me from leaving the ballroom to take up smoking. I don’t know if they produce the clips in time for the receptions, but regardless, their work is superb. More examples here.

Cheryl + Andrew’s SDE - Vancouver from StillMotion on Vimeo.

A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo.

While I can’t stand over-the-top advertising and the saturation of public places with adverts, I do acknowledge that it does keep talented artists fed and clothed. In my opinion, good advertising — strong emphasis on good — is more art and delight than product pimp. Of course, my opinion means nothing. In any case, let me whore out this one great piece of advertising promoting SHS Teen Clothes. It’s funny and well shot. (Hello Kitty’s skull is freaky cute.)

Philippe Gross is an acclaimed local photographer in Hawaii and a good friend. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin posted this full-page feature of his work on Monday, November 10.

   

Trauma Informed Care

Originally uploaded by Lance Agena

Here’s a graphic I created for a new mental health initiative in Hawaii.

 

Kamaile

Originally uploaded by Lance Agena

My latest moleskin sketch.