Much appreciated! It's disheartening for sure. I wish I had discovered it sooner, but I'm grateful that I got to be a part of it for a little bit at least in a small way.
You're not wrong, lol. It's some of my earlier work, most which came from things I made when I started the Collage Paper Playlist. I think I've progressed since then, but it's cool that the work has a life beyond the newsletter.
Thanks so much! It's humbling to be included amongst such an amazing group of artists and designers. I'm doing my best to keep the imposter syndrome in check. lol
I've been combing through the Emigre Archives lately. I enever get tired of them. Glad it's having an affect. Thanks again! It really means a lot to me!
I’ve been a fan since ‘93 when Rudy began including my music on his music samplers. Years later he included my album “Happily Ever After” a mix of demos/unreleased material, as part of the magazine.
Thank you! It's my favorite! It's one of those pieces that take you by surprise, that comes turns out better than you ever thought it could, that makes you wonder if you'll ever make something that good again 🤣
I've been asking myself that same question in regards to this piece. That's always a challenge, isn't it? Putting into words something you feel viscerally. But also, that's part of what makes the practice so contemplative. Looking closely at the piece. Looking closely at yourself. At the intermingling places in between.
What I've been able to come up with so far is an affinity for the materials. The vintage papers. The age and wear. The warm and muted color palette that it elicits. The gentle distress. The mixture of typefaces, varying in size and weight. There's more to it than that. i just can't quite put my finger on it yet.
That affinity for the materials makes so much sense (as does all the rest!). I think part of it for me, visually, is that there are a lot of contrasts--organic and angular, sharp and fuzzy, interesting negative and positive spaces, etc. AND that they seem to overlap and interact with each other in ways that make me want to look again, and look more closely. I'm sure there's more to it than that, too. As always, keep going! : )
Yes! So glad you brought up the irregular negative and positive space. I've been trying to introduce more negative space into my work. I've been making an effort to be a bit more minimal. And I inadvertently stumbled upon an intriguing arrangement of that here. Now I'm trying to figure out how to do it again, without being formulaic. LOL
These are incredible pieces, Duane! I'm so sad to hear about the closing of 46pgs. It's a cool publication.
Much appreciated! It's disheartening for sure. I wish I had discovered it sooner, but I'm grateful that I got to be a part of it for a little bit at least in a small way.
Congratulations and some really lovely work.
Much appreciated! The funny thing is, I think the promo art I made is actually better than the pieces that'll be featured in the magazine 🤣
Ha, but is that just the bane of the artist preferring one thing over the other? Am sure they are just as good :)
You're not wrong, lol. It's some of my earlier work, most which came from things I made when I started the Collage Paper Playlist. I think I've progressed since then, but it's cool that the work has a life beyond the newsletter.
Congrats on the feature! A worthy addition for sure 🙌
Thanks so much! It's humbling to be included amongst such an amazing group of artists and designers. I'm doing my best to keep the imposter syndrome in check. lol
46 reminds me of some of those beautiful Emigre designs. Great work.
I take that as an extremely high compliment! Thank you so much!!
The highest of compliments. I really enjoy your creations.
I've been combing through the Emigre Archives lately. I enever get tired of them. Glad it's having an affect. Thanks again! It really means a lot to me!
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I’ve been a fan since ‘93 when Rudy began including my music on his music samplers. Years later he included my album “Happily Ever After” a mix of demos/unreleased material, as part of the magazine.
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That's awesome! Thanks ka so much for sharing! Looking forward to checking this out! Great cover design!
I love that one with the couple dancing! 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you! It's my favorite! It's one of those pieces that take you by surprise, that comes turns out better than you ever thought it could, that makes you wonder if you'll ever make something that good again 🤣
Yes, totally! That feeling is what makes me keep going.
Are you able to articulate at all what it is about this one that you like so much?
It definitely is!
I've been asking myself that same question in regards to this piece. That's always a challenge, isn't it? Putting into words something you feel viscerally. But also, that's part of what makes the practice so contemplative. Looking closely at the piece. Looking closely at yourself. At the intermingling places in between.
What I've been able to come up with so far is an affinity for the materials. The vintage papers. The age and wear. The warm and muted color palette that it elicits. The gentle distress. The mixture of typefaces, varying in size and weight. There's more to it than that. i just can't quite put my finger on it yet.
That affinity for the materials makes so much sense (as does all the rest!). I think part of it for me, visually, is that there are a lot of contrasts--organic and angular, sharp and fuzzy, interesting negative and positive spaces, etc. AND that they seem to overlap and interact with each other in ways that make me want to look again, and look more closely. I'm sure there's more to it than that, too. As always, keep going! : )
Yes! So glad you brought up the irregular negative and positive space. I've been trying to introduce more negative space into my work. I've been making an effort to be a bit more minimal. And I inadvertently stumbled upon an intriguing arrangement of that here. Now I'm trying to figure out how to do it again, without being formulaic. LOL