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10 lessons for young designers. By John C Jay of Wieden+Kennedy

September 1, 2010

Some insightful lessons from Wieden+Kennedy’s Executive Creative Director, John C Jay. Although focused from a design perspective, I feel that these lessons would apply just as well for anyone working within the creative industry. Via AIGA.

1: Be authentic. The most powerful asset you have is your individuality, what makes you unique. It’s time to stop listening to others on what you should do. 2: Work harder than anyone else and you will always benefit from the effort. 3: Get off the computer and connect with real people and culture. Life is visceral. 4: Constantly improve your craft. Make things with your hands. Innovation in thinking is not enough. 5: Travel as much as you can. It is a humbling and inspiring experience to learn just how much you don’t know. 6: Being original is still king, especially in this tech-driven, group-grope world. 7: Try not to work for stupid people or you’ll soon become one of them. 8: Instinct and intuition are all-powerful. Learn to trust them. 9: The Golden Rule actually works. Do good. 10: If all else fails, No. 2 is the greatest competitive advantage of any career.

Yeller Studio Presents: When We Sleep at Subtext Gallery

August 29, 2010

Last Saturday, my friends from Yeller Studio held the reigns at Subtext Gallery in a group show featuring works by Christina Liu, Clarke Forrest, Michael Tussey, Tyler Cristobal and Richard Parubrub. Themed, When We Sleep, the show was a visual culmination of work inspired by the unconscious glimpses of the artists. It was all a dream!

Jake Davis Test Shots: An Exploration In Style

August 19, 2010

Sartorial shorts by the talented Jake Davis.

The Summer Drawing Show at Family Los Angeles

August 7, 2010

After making a studio visit to pick up Neill Orje, we made our way to Family off Fairfax Ave to check out the Summer Drawing Show. It was my first time visiting the Back Room Gallery located just down the hall from the retail space. Much smaller than I expected, but still a great show featuring works by familiar artists in Geoff McFetridge, Meryl Smith and Ben Jones.

A Studio Visit with Neill Orje

August 7, 2010

I made it up to LA last Thursday to get a little time to relax. And like most of my visits to LA, the trip wouldn’t be complete without the company of Neill Orje. He’s currently working on a piece (on the easel) that’s been an nine-month process so far, and it’s only half way done. When completed, it’ll be included in an upcoming show for a gallery he wont reveal until an official press release is out. Damn.

Viva la Revolución Updates in San Diego. Os Gemeos and Shepard Fairey

July 16, 2010

Here are some photos that I took earlier today. The first couple of photos highlight a painting by Os Gemeos and the second series of photos highlight a mural by Shepard Fairey. These were both put up within the last couple of days and coincide with the MCASD’s Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape. Read here for more info.