March 1, 2009 -March 7, 2009

This is the second collection of the Daily Inspiration from Left Brain, Write Brain’s DI section. These collections are to make it easier for readers to go back and see past DI’s without having to search through the archives.

The greatest thing about this animation/design studio is that they aren’t afraid to propose ballsy ideas to their clients which always results in innovative and fresh motion design pieces. Check it out.

Bovey Lee is an artist who takes inspiration from traditional Chinese folk art and contemporary crafts to create these amazing paper cut out illustrations. Her work has been featured in museums across the world and currently works and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while serving on the board of directors for the Society for Contemporary Craft.

This french guy is starting to have a pretty decent portfolio full of interesting type treatments. Can’t wait to see more.

Matthieu Bessudo aka McBess is an illustrator, 3D designer and director for Mill London. He along with Douglas Lassance (Asterokid) and Jonathan Vuillemin created Sigg Jones while at Supinfocom. The trio all joined the Mill after graduation.

Freelance Motion Designer based in L.A.. Very diverse portfolio. Judging from his bio page he worked with just about every cool design studios in the western U.S.

This one is part online but mostly a strong suggestion to go out and see an exhibition. Yes, in person. Outside. Away from your computer. The James Cohen Gallery (New York) is holding an exhibition of Simon Evans titled Island Time. Simon Evans uses mainly pen, paper, scotch tape, white out and wood to create his pieces that range from illustrations, mix cd covers, sculptures and posters. Beautiful, intricute details and hand typography create a balance between craftmanship and Simon’s messages that deal a lot with consumerism. Island Time ends on April 4, 2009.

Kazu Kibuishi is an American graphic novel author and illustrator. He is best known for being the creator and editor of the comic anthology Flight and for creating the webcomic Copper.

I think his work is a great example of the art form that is : the comic book :

It really is a beautifull source of inspiration.

Twistori: “this is the first step in an ongoing social experiment, based on twitter. inspired by wefeelfine, hand-crafted by amy hoy and thomas fuchs of slash7. get the mac os x screensaver.”

Probably one of my favorite Designer/Art director. Always a good place for inspiration as well as a great role model for motion designers. He is now teaching and Freelancing in California.

For all of the Totoro / Miyasaki fans out there, here is a little something you may or may not know.

In september of 2006, a fund raising exhibition/auction was held to support the national trust Totoro Forest Foundation that Oscar winning film maker Hayao Miyazaki has been helping over the years, featuring original art created by internationally acclaimed artists in the fields of animation, comic books, and illustration.

It not only serves a great cause, but also displays a LARGE list of illustrators from around the world. A great resource to discover these illustrator’s work, I’m sure you will find some familiar names in there.

Enjoy!

from his website: “Renascent is the portfolio of Joost Korngold, Dutch Freelance Graphic Designer/Director.
Joost is currently active in Motion Graphics and Visual Static Imagery for various media.”
must see if you are into motion design or branding

Richard Perez is an Illustrator Living in California. You can find several great print work on his website or visit his flickr stream for a wider selection of projects including typography and Illustrations.

One part Post Secret, one part Twitter, one part classic Superbad quote, one part Digg. F*** my life. (check out the Top FML)