Blogspot Design Showcase Blogs

When it comes to do the illustration or design search for your inspiration, sometimes search engines just provides you enormous list. But I wonder if any of you know that some of Blogspot Bloggers are actually dedicated their time to build interesting design showcase for your eyes! Such of hidden treasures I found for this lovely weekend.

These blogs are pretty new, some of them even started on November, and here comes the parade:


Photoshop Heaven



Poerty is the author, and used to write his blog "Photoshop Heaven" in German, but I believe you can now read the posts in English also.

Started in June 2007, Poerty presents you short reviews on some photoshop designs of another artist and his own artworks. Wonderfully sorted of digital imaging designs and breathtaking photos edited by profesional Photoshop artist.

Check out Poerty's Blogger profile , and it is no surprise that he or she is also a great deviant*
;)
Aw...I will also introduce you his or her site, Photoshop Heaven.de where you can download classic style free photoshop brushes, and tutorials

deviant* = a term used for the member of Deviantart.com



Blastyle



ADDD, is the author of this blog described Blastyle:

This blog is supposed to be my individual selection of designs that I notice. "What kind of designs?" Almost any kind of design: web, logo, ads, T-shirts.. The list might be endless if the following criteria is fulfilled- the design has to be really awesome.

Ow ya, the design showcase really is awesome. I like how Addd picked wide range of designs showcase, from illustration to typography style and even painting. He wrote short descriptive reviews on great posters from different artist.

Check out Addd's Blogger profile and being published for the first time in November 2007, this self domain hosted Blogspot Blogger worth to visit!

Illustration Design Blog



It is built and run by the members of the Graphic Design & Illustration Forum
A forum where you can sign up to talk about Graphic Design and Illustration with other Designers.

This blog is built to showcase some of the best Illustrators, Illustrations and Vector Graphics from around the internet and in the Illustration Design World.

Started in August 2007, Illustration Design Blog has tons collection of inspirational list of graphics and artworks from extraordinary designers. Actively updated, don't missed out their latest post by subscribing in feed reader.

The complete lists are outstanding, but unfortunately I didn't find few words of review for each design poster. I think, a blog should create such dialogue with its viewers, hope that the admin would consider this in the future ;).


Do you want your Blogspot Design Showcase being reviewed here also?

Submit your blog under these terms:

• Your blog has to be graphic design or visual art related (paintings, graffiti art, urban art, photography, web design, manga drawings etc.) that contain listing of another designers project or even your own gallery portfolios.
• Highly updated, and each post has one or couple lines of review ;).
• Your blog must be new or classic Blogspot Blogger.
• All blog will be checked before accepted and published. If your blog fits the criterion, you will get a notification via email.

Just contact me if you're interested, and don't forget to include your: blog description, author bio, and screenshot to my email at: kukuhumi [at] gmail [dot] com :p.

Graphic Identity is PR 3, so if your blog is quite new, you can have the link love from my blog to help increasing your blog page rank.

Collin James De Ruyck’s Abstract Paintings

I always fascinate to abstract paintings. I found sort of well mixed medium of abstract paintings collection of Collin James De Ruyck , and I’m also amazed how he lined up the geometric shape and colors to create 3D texture effect. I should call it: “Decorative Abstract Paintings”

Somehow each of them can be part as an interior decoration. His abstract art works are able to bring a boring plan room to a very exciting room filed with great colors and style.

Here a short conversation about his artworks that might give you a clue about his paintings ;).




When did you first start painting?

I first started painting in 2003. It was after my x wife moved out and took all the furniture and I had nothing to look at buy bare walls. I was talking with a friend of mine who pushed my to start painting as he told me what I was looking for from art did not really exist, which is the style I currently use.


Who and what were some early influences?

Like I said in the last question, it was a good friend of mine named Rohn who helped me get started at a very tough time in my life.


What does your current practice (artworks) consist of?

Right now all I do is abstract, with stainless steel but I plain on getting into welding in the future to bring a more 3d effect to my paintings and really make them pop! I also want to try sculpting with stainless steel.




Where do you draw the line between painting and fine art, both
generally and in your own practice?

Well I am not to sure what you would class as fine art really. To me if I fall in love with a piece, then its fine art. But if there is a class called fine art, I am not in it and with all the amazing artists out there I hope no one ever calls my art fine. They need that class way before I do.




Is there a preferred medium that you utilize? Especially for the fine art.

I use acrylics mostly combined with stainless steel on canvus.






What is your favorite project that you have worked on so far?

All of them but the one I call "Waiting" was the funnest for me because I can't draw and most people who look at it can tell its a women sitting down. I cant wait to try another one like that.




What path have you followed to become a full-time artist?

This is going to be a short answer; I am not full time but would love to be someday if all goes well.


What are some contemporary influences?

Don't really have any influences at this point. Everyone has there own style, and there is a lot of amazing artists out there with talents I could only dream of having. I just hope that maybe one day my skills can improve and maybe sell some pieces I have done and bring a smile to someone’s face.



If you like the art you see here, most pieces are for-sale. You can send him email if there is something you would like to see made just for you at:
collin_deruyck[ at ]yahoo[ dot ]ca

Thank you so much, Collin! It was a pleasure diving into your experimental abstract painting. Good luck for you!