Art

Jeffrey Bowman

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Jeffrey Bowman is a UK based freelance illustrator, designer and all round maker of imagery. He’s influenced by space exploration and the wonders of the universe to the intricacies of type face creation and pattern repetition. His style has some strong simularities with Mike Perry. However, lets stay focused on the work he’s done.Simply because it’s quite need. Go check out his site. Via grain edit.

Via Grain Edit

Via Grain Edit

IMAKETHINGS aka Andrew Groves

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

IMAKETHINGS aka Andrew Groves, is an illustrator, artist, maker of small things and creator of beasts. Inspired by adventures in mountains, forests and oceans and the mysterious things he has witnessed on his travels he is keen to work on a diverse range of projects, and will happily draw pictures in exchange for small amounts of fame and fortune. We think this guy contributes the world quite well.


Moleskine is for fancy thoughts and drawings

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Moleskines are some handy things. We all should have one in our pocket. You know, just to document random thoughts our doodle something while witting in the subway or train. We spotted this fantastic image one the Moleskine site where people can upload their creations. I tell you, there are some pretty amazing ones out there.

Subway daemon

Subway daemon

Onwards, by James Jarvis

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

What a nice way to wake up on this sunny saturday after a night on the road with DJ Dominggos (soon to be featured here on AFTG) and finding a thing that instantly puts a smile on your face. That thing is Onwards, and we think it’s brilliant. Onwards is also the right word to summarize our current status AFTG because we also keep on going. The clip is directed by James Jarvis and Richard Kenworthy. If you hit the play button do make sure you watch the whole thing. You’ll love it!


Onwards from akqa on Vimeo.

Loulou and Tummie

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Loulou and Tummie are an artist collective which produce various forms of art however all recognizable and all have a characteristic ‘feel good’ autograph. We think their work is quite easy going and instantly get why these are getting the recognition they deserve. Keep it up guys!

25th Anniversary Of Subway Art

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Check out this great vid about Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant discussing the 25th anniversary of subway art. Via Format Mag.

Hard Graft

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

It doesn’t happen that often that we are in some kind of awe by something like a laptop sleeve. This one however makes us want one instantly. Hard Graft, purveyors of fine handmade felt and leather technology cases, have absolutely magnificent cases available for all our hardware from iPhone’s to MacBook Pro’s, they have it. And the good thing is you can carry your Moleskine with it.

Hard Graft is an independent creative company with a simple honest approach to design. Based in Austria, in a medieval Schloss surrounded by vineyards and apricot orchards. They’re not very big but they’re good and they’re passionate about what they create. hard graft products are handmade entirely in Austria & Europe and they endeavour to use only natural sustainable materials.


Made by Julene

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Seriously, you have to be a gifted and patient one to craft this kind of art. Julene Harrison does it on demand. So whether you are in need for a present gift or just to have something to decorate your wall. She’s waiting for your mail.

Kellie Konapelsky

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Kellie Konapelsky is a graphic designer based in Amsterdam. Her resume is quite impressing. She designs mostly simple yet striking things. Our favorite is the one beneath which she did for a portfolio book for Storage, an amsterdam/singapore based agency. Go check out her site for even more inspiring things.

Let there be light

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Making photographs is fun. Shooting pictures in the dark can be fun also. Brian Hart shows us why.

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