Graphic Design.

Graphic design-

which fulfils aesthetic needs,
complies with the laws of form
and the exigencies of two-dimensional space;
which speaks in semiotics, sans-serifs,
and geometries;
which abstracts, transforms, translates,
rotates, dilates, repeats, mirrors,
groups, and regroups-
is not good design
if it is irrelevant.

Graphic design-

which evokes the symmetria of Vitruvius,
the dynamic symmetry of Hambidge,
the asymmetry of Mondrian;
which is a good gestalt;
which is generated by intuition or by computer,
by invention or by a system or coordinates-
is not good design
if it does not co-operate
as an instrument
in the service of communication.

-Paul Rand (who knew he was a poet?)

The other day, I had a good idea for a poem.

Now I've forgotten it. Blast.

In other news, check out this great website with quotations about design of all kinds.

http://quotesondesign.com/

it's time.

worship.

What do I know of you?

What do I know of unbound love,

Or favor without favors asked in return?

What do I know of un-jealousy?

I can’t identify or comprehend.

You are pure, whole, sufficient, overflowing

Just dying to share the fruit of yourself

While I reach, like a grubby-fingered child

For what I don’t deserve

And yet

You give it to me joyfully

And to others also—you don’t have favorites

Like we do. You love us all

And demand we do the same.

But you forgive us for failing in that, too.

In fact,

You overflow with second chances

And forgive over-faithfully.

Oh, joyful one. Happy unfairness!

Steadfast lover-savior,

What do I know of your unfathomed grace

And perfect justice fulfilled?

What do I know of holy you?

something old, something new.

The (slightly) old:

"Snow on Reds, Blues, Greens"

oil pastel

10 x 14 in, 2009.

This piece won a contest hosted by a the local Lake City Bank.

It was on the cover of their latest Christmas card. :)

The New:

"Sketch of Her World"

pen & ink, colored pencil

8.5 x 11 in, 2010.

Thanks to Andrew Jones for the inspiration.

You're going to write an epic someday, Tolkien.

Finished Product.

As promised. Better-quality image of my latest work. And a few close-ups of the paint (because once I start taking photographs, I just have to play around a little bit).