Visit the Sketch Book Project for more details about this creative endeavor and sign up to contribute!

Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the country.

After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

Be a part of the project and have your sketchbook go on tour by choosing a theme on this page.

Sign up by:

Oct. 31st, 2010

Postmark book by:

January 15th, 2011

Tour starts:

March, 2011

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When things get hectic in my life, I often suffer from what can only be characterized as “creative constipation” . . . the moment I sit down to write, draw, create, etc., my mind gets stuck. Instead of design ideas, plots, and prose it’s filled with appointments, deadlines and unreturned phone calls. That’s why I was so excited to find Buamai! This site is literally brimming with inspiring images and beautiful things. A one-stop-shop for that fretful creative block. Be sure to stop by and browse the seemingly endless array of images… but be warned, it’s addictive!

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From top: P8tch , urbansocialite.com reduced to QR-Code via QR-Code Generator, Scarf by Lendorff Kaywa

If you have an iPhone (I am still on team Blackberry…) you’ve probably used or at least know of the barcode scanning feature. You’ve also probably seen QR-Code just about everywhere… on magazines, advertisements, and now…. fashion? What better way to brand your product that with a creative display of your company’s QR-Code?  Interesting concept… endless possibilities…

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The photography of Charles le Brigand AKA Carlito Brigante is absolutely breathtaking. These images take me back to when I was working in NYC and living in Park Slope… I miss it so much sometimes! I was constantly inspired there…Be sure to scroll through all of Carlito’s images on Flickr and stop by his blog where you can also buy some really cute t-shirts!

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Remember… there’s beauty everywhere. If you can’t see it, create it!
Wallpapered dumpsters via Clay’s facebook post.
Shovels and other creations via Cali Lane

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Ever wonder what “type” you are? This was a particularly amusing way to start my Monday…
As you may or may not know I have a little obsession with typography.
The program saves your name and lists it at the end under your type so you may want to use a nickname…

PASSWORD: character

via: NOTCLOT

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That’s because they’re SOAP! I know, right? How cool are these soap designs by LoveLeeSoaps?

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When I was a kid I used to be full of inspiration… to the point that I would be doing one thing (like: taking notes in class, getting ready for track practice or doing homework) and then all of a sudden I’d be overcome with inspiration and have to stop everything and write. Or draw. But mostly write. At the time I resented the feeling because it often got in the way of things… regardless, I would always walk away after with something I loved. Short stories, letters, drawings…etc.

As I’ve gotten older that feeling comes less. I remember once in law school I was sitting in the common room reading Torts when I got this really cool idea for a drawing (I’m a big  pen and ink person) so I closed my computer and started sketching it out on a piece of copier paper. Some random schoolmate to whom I’d never spoken before came over to me and studied the sketch and then literally grabbed my arm and said something to effect of, “Don’t lose this, ever. Don’t stop being creative. Law school will try to teach it out of you but you have to fight to keep it there.” It was totally random but I remember that encounter to this day because it has been somewhat of a struggle to keep that aspect of me awake, and yes random classmate, I do fight to keep it!

I think the best way to do that is to surround yourself with art, beautiful things and beautiful, passionate people. I am very fortunate in that regard and lucky to know people like SS and others who by their mere presence keep that inspired, creative side of me awake!

Anyway, I know you like fashion but I also know how well rounded you are and how much you appreciate all things cultural, artistic and creative.  I discovered Ryo Tomo aka Ryan Luikens on Ninunina’s blog and thought I’d share his wonderful illustrations with you! Enjoy the day and stay inspired! 

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Above: Book Cover, Angel Chang, C.Neeon and Alabama Chanin (I wrote about this site before but can’t find the post!)

I will try to write something more profound re: the end of the year later today.* For now, I thought I’d share a great book I’ve been pouring over, recently acquired from the MIT Book Store. Textile Designers At The Cutting Edge by Bradley Quinn is a beautiful book full of several designers I know and some awesome artists I’ve never heard of… As a designer it’ll definitley give you some great ideas and as a consumer it’ll give you some new designers to obsess over.
Enjoy!
*I’m not really a huge fan of “Top 1o things of…” or “Best of…” lists… but I get super motivated I might put together my favorite designers of the past 5 years :).

P.S. Don’t you just love this show?

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