July 29, 2008 | New Illustration | by Mad Elephant |
Alex Purdee is a superbly talented illustrator who has collaborated recently with The Used, amongst others. We asked him a few questions about his work. Describe yourself, your artwork: who is Alex Pardee? ‘I’m a really overweight skinny illustrator who thinks up is down and bad is good, and I have rare disease where I uncontrollably just work and eat. I’m always changing, so I think my art kind of changes a lot too. The best way to describe my art is that it is undeniably just my insides. My guts’. Read more
Who doesn’t like the candidness and vintage look of a polaroid? Polaroid Stars is a fun new Tumblr full of polaroidized celebritiy photos: some images flattering, some not so flattering, just like a proper polaroid ought to be. Read more
When fashion illustration meets watercolor mastering you know this is going to be a great romance. UK based fashion illustrator Cate Parr takes a plunge into the shallow waters of fashion imagery using this delicate, dreamy and ever-flowing watercolor technique and creating visuals that really carve their way into your memory. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
We’ve invited some of our favorite creative peeps — including Ben Lee and artist Sam Weber — to write posts for Lost At E Minor over the past few months about their favorite cultural things and people right now. Read more
It’s pretty bold to release a 25 track double CD as your first album, but singer-songwriter Benji Hughes doesn’t care. Themes of love and heartbreak run though the album and his folk-tinged pop draws comparisons to Beck, The Eels and The Magnetic Fields. [portrait by Vanessa Prager]
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Now I know what you’re thinking. This Australian summer you’re going to see the wayfarer style ripped-off and ruined by flouro festival wearers all over the country. But these babies aren’t just for show. Handmade by one of Italy’s most prestigious factories, using Zeiss lenses, they’re a far cry from the flimsy market numbers you’ll catch the masses wearing. Read more
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This cool black unisex t shirt by UK label Client is made in England, printed in Berlin, and beautifully packaged in East Berlin cartonage, especially designed for Client. Read more
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