Monday, July 12
Devil Horns in Disguise

Monday, July 5
I don’t know if you know this, but I was totally on the set of Little Miss Sunshine in 2006

Monday, June 28
Look at that Horizon Line

I want to encourage everyone to go look at the photography of Stefan Giftthaler. This is the kind of photographer that covers the spectrum; he can shoot the client-driven fashion photography with the best of them, and he can turn a full 180 and explore new angles of photography to satisfy a more abstract, experimental side of things. I am impressed by the confidence that surrounds the imagery that Giftthaler manages to produce, as if a shaky hand or a dirty lens is all part of the performance.

This photography speaks volumes to me. It is exactly what I find charming about an art that I have yet to fully appreciate. Also, I would go so far as to suggest much of Giftthaler’s portraiture and fashion work comes with a remarkable resemblance to the timeless work of Richard Avedon. It’s a softspoken, modest approach to photography and story telling that is worth much applause.

The triangular patterns created in these ceiling lights are lovely! I could spend some time with this… a tasty bit of geometric design inspiration.
6/23/10

Monday, June 21
Those Pearly Whites!

Monday, June 14
A Walk In Walkersville Park

Hand-painted letters found on a sign in Uncle Julio’s, an excellent mexican restaurant in Lincoln Park.
7/30/10
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The triangular patterns created in these ceiling lights are lovely! I could spend some time with this… a tasty bit of geometric design inspiration.
6/23/10
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The Bagel
6/11/10
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Exotica window display outside of Macy’s downtown.
June, 2010
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Eileen Fisher window display outside of Macy’s downtown.
June, 2010
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Love the neon letterforms, here. “OPEN” especially.
June, 2010
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One of the best vanity plates I’ve ever seen!
Sometime in early 2010
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Charming neon outside the House of Blues, Chicago.
June, 2010
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First time ever in an Old Navy, I come to find out the mannequins from the hilarious commercials are real! A pleasant surprise.
June, 2010
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They sell snacks in the laundry room—I buy them all.
June, 2010
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Home Depot sign in the paint department. The details escape this photo, but I enjoyed the overlapping color and subtle nuances in the large numbers.
June, 2010
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Believe it or not, these windows are a recent addition to a nearby McDonalds. I would normally walk right by, however I think there is something to be said for the arch-inspired stained glass pattern.
June, 2010
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My office view of the Chicago River, during the Winter. All the broken-up ice in the water is sort of gorgeous!
Winter, 2009
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Monday, June 7
The Final Rest Stop (Aren’t We Cute?)

Saturday, June 5
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Six Six Four
At Time of Sketch: 60%
Project Status: 85%