Magic Eyes

RT INSPIRATION / MORGAN BLAIR

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Back in the day Magic Eye painting were all the rage. Remember? You would stare at them forever until some wack attack 3D image of a pharaoh or cat would jump out. Awesome! I was obessed which is maybe why I like Morgan Blair's pattern on pattern candy yum yum paintings. They somehow either remind me of the Magic Eye era or the paintings themselves. Nontheless, Morgan's methodical and repetitive paintings are pretty darn cool. Inspired by those delicious malted Easter eggs, the colour palette is good enough to eat. Basically, what's not to love? 

WHO Morgan Blair  WHERE Brooklyn, NY  WORK morganblair.com

Broad Strokes

ILLUSTRATION OF THE DAY / SANTTU MUSTONEN

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It's true. I have a sweet tooth. I guess that why I see ribbons of delicious taffy candy in Santtu Mustonen's  3D illustrations. Either that or this must be what it's like to live in a lava lamp. I'm totally loving these abstract illustrations. For more insight into Santtu's work, here's an interview on ligature. Enjoy.  

WHO Santtu Mustonen WHERE  The Netherlands  WORK samttumustonen.com  VIA  Pekka

Abstract

INSPIRATION TIME

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WHO Robi Joeleht / WHERE Estonia / WORK robjoe.com

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Far Out

ILLUSTRATION OF THE DAY

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WHO Hisham Akira Bharoocha / WHERE Brooklyn / WORK hishamb.net

Neon Indian

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE DAY

LISA CONGDON

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We all remember the blog A Collection A day and it's no surprise the person behind the project is also a talented illustrator and artist. I love Lisa Congdon's use of neon pink and geometric shapes.

WHO Lisa Congdon / WHERE San Francisco / WORK lisacongdon.com / BUY esty and 20x200

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Spotted on Poppytalk

For Real

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE DAY

THIS SHIT IS REAL MICHAEL ZAVROS

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Beautiful photorealistic paintings by Brisbane based Michael Zavros.

She's a Rainbow

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE DAY

She comes in colour everywhere. She combs her hair. She's like a rainbow.

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Ana Montiel is a Spanish artist and designer based in London. Citing David Lynch, Art Deco and African textile designs as her inspiration, Ana's work is a joyous geometric bundle of goodness. I feel like eating a bunch of Skittles and skipping through a field of wild flowers. Experience the rainbow!

WHO Ana Montiel / WHERE London / WORK anamontiel.com

Little Monsters

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE DAY STACEY ROZICH

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Loving these Legend meets Slavic storybook illustrations by Stacey Rozich. Here's an interesting Q&A for a little more folky love from the Seattle based artist.

+ spotted on FormFityFive.

Cat Party

Who thought Keyboard Cat in an ice cream cone would be so awesome? This guy. Yup, Ray Young Chu's illustrations rule. PS. Laser Cats forever (but not just laser cats, laser Karate Kid cats). Boom!

Double Vision

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Beautiful double exposure photography by Dan Mountford. This is some cool sh*t.

Moon Safari

SHARON LAURILLA

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Enjoying a little geometric action and moon scapes by graphic designer Sharon Laurilla. Also loving her gig posters which you can check out here and here. My favorites have to be her posters for The XX and LCD Soundsystem and Beach House. Marvelous!

Can't get enough and want more? Visit her on Tumblr / Flickr / Balance

Oh So Coco

Loving these beautiful silk Forget Me Not scarves created by Coco, the international illustration superstar

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Snap Crackle Pop

JAMES JOYCE

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Two words come to mind when I look at James Joyce's work: iconic and vibrant. I wonder if the artist and designer was ever inspired by Rainbow Brite? But really, who isn't? For more shiny happy art, check out his online shop and super fun ipad and iphone app. Shazam!

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