creative inspo
KAREN M HUGGINS - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Feeling stuck in a creative rut? We've all been there — staring at a blank page, searching for that elusive idea that gets the creative wheels turning. Fortunately, there are an abundance of resources that can reignite your creativity and help you push boundaries in ways you never imagined. I have listed out my favorite go to’s for when i need that extra push in the right direction or just looking to be inspired.
OMG POSTERS
A DECADE OF ROCK ART
CURATED BY MITCH PUTNAM
From the creator of OMGPOSTERS.com comes the ultimate collection of gig posters from top rock and indie bands in OMG POSTERS - A decade of rock art. Mitch Putnam is a blogger, curator, retailer, collector and general art aficionado. OMGPOSTERS.com has become one of the worlds favorite art blogs showcasing handmade prints by independent artists and printmakers. This amazing coffee table worthy book features over 300 examples of artwork from the most beautiful concert posters and limited addition prints.
designspiration.com
Image & color search engine for creating mood boards and finding art, design, logos, photography.
THE PACKAGE DESIGN BOOK
PENTAWARDS
TASCHEN
From the creator of OMGPOSTERS.com comes the ultimate collection of gig posters from top rock and indie bands in OMG POSTERS - A decade of rock art. Mitch Putnam is a blogger, curator, retailer, collector and general art aficionado. OMGPOSTERS.com has become one of the worlds favorite art blogs showcasing handmade prints by independent artists and printmakers. This amazing coffee table worthy book features over 300 examples of artwork from the most beautiful concert posters and limited addition prints.
PINK PONY CREATIVE
BRANDING & GRAPHIC DESIGN AGENCY
KRISTY CAMPBELL
What started out as a 100 day design challenge in 2019 by owner and founder Kristy Campbell blossomed into a creative, inspired and exciting brand design agency. Pink Pony Creative design agency is based in New Zealand and repeatedly serves the industry with show stopping designs from logos to full brand identities, packaging and graphic design. Not only is the team at Pink Pony outstanding in the work they produce, their lead Kristy’s industry knowledge alongside her inspirational charisma make this company one to watch.
WORKBOOK
WORKBOOK.COM
Workbook is a online and printed publication of portfolios of some of the most in demand commercial artists around the world. Workbook can be use as a source for inspiration or connection to other artists through it’s extensive directory.
GEEK-ART
POP CULTURE NOW
THOMAS OLIVRI
416 page illustrated book of over 80 artists showcasing the love of everything geek. From drawings to sculptures each piece represents stories and characters from pop culture that inspire us. Interested in the book? check out one of my favorite pieces on page 335 by artist Patrick Seymour.
JESSICA WALSH
Jessica Walsh the powerhouse in graphic design and all things creative. An instagram follow is the suggestion here, not just one but 5. @jessicavwalsh, @andwalsh, @typeoffeeling, @ladieswinedesign and @letstalkaboutmentalhealth.
DESIGNER, ART DIRECTOR, ILLUSTRATOR