As an ardent Swiftie, I was beyond excited earlier this month when my favorite artist, Taylor Swift, re-released Red, one of her classic albums from 2012. The beauty of her album lies in her ability to tell a story (usually about love) through music, and the topics she sings about Read more…
In light of Nintendo’s recent release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, I did some research into how the original Pokémon were designed. The genius of his designs can be boiled down into the amount of thought, foresight, and consideration he put into each of the 151 creatures. Many Read more…
Recently debuting in the Olympics for the first time, indoor climbing is often perceived as a physical, demanding sport; while that is true, there is much art and design that goes on behind the scenes. In the sport, competitors climb a series of holds that professional route-setters have designed ahead Read more…
With tools like Adobe Photoshop and Procreate, animating 2D or 3D films is easier than ever; even I, as an inexperienced designer and artist, can scour the Internet to create a piece somewhat interesting. Yet all of this modern technology had to start somewhere. In the 20th century, Disney was Read more…
As an avid outdoorsman and fly angler, I’m fascinated by fish, their biology, but also their form and colors. Each individual fish is unique in patterning, color, and imperfections, and many artists choose to represent those differences through variations in shape, style, and medium. Some artists, like Garrison Doctor, employ Read more…