Hidden in Plain Sight

Pointillism, a painting technique in which distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, dates back some 130 years, though the technique is actually analogous to four-color CMYK printing process and RGB displays we designers are all too familiar with. Some of the most notable artists who have employed this technique…

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Pixelated Portraits

Australian artist Guy Whitby, otherwise known as WorkByKnight (or WBK) has a terrific eye for mosaic compositions, which (and we know from experience) is much more difficult and time consuming than it looks. These pixelated portraits are deceivingly complex, and serve as visual commentary for the global shift from analog to digital. Each piece is…

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Quote Illustration Project

Malaysian artist/illustrator/designer Tang Yau Hoong’s playful style really lends itself to this series of illustrations. Hoong pairs his often whimsical illustrations with famous quotes, and the results are excellent. We particularly like the Steve Jobs print… clever. Via tangyauhoong.com

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