Madrid based Illustrator Silja Goetz is working for some of the biggest names in publication and product. Nike, Vogue, Cosmo, and Nylon tout her work among others. From portraiture and product integration to her more pensive personal work, her illustrative style evokes emotion and warmth. The imaginative typography she contributed to the The Bill Clinton Foundation is a prime example the range she posesses. Born in Regensburg, Germany Silja studied in Nürnberg before assuming a post at Allegra Magazine in Hamburg and finally venturing out on her own which has certainly paid off.

Cover illustration for “Camino de ida”/ Carlos Salem Sola ? Salto de Pagina

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If you do any sort of creative work you will almost inevitably hit a wall at some point. Ideas are few and far between and the ones that come just don’t seem to cut it.
Everyone has a different method for working through this, but Alex Cornell over at ISO 50 asked twenty five artists to talk about what they do when they can’t seem to do anything right. You can check out the responses (and respond yourself) here.

Bazilian born artist Eli Sudbrack often takes on his larger than life projects under the pseudonym Assume Vivid Astro Focus. Over a decade avaf has evolved into an international artist collective with consecutive exhibitions in Los Angeles, Brazil, and Dubai in early 2010. Their blend of seductive imagery, illustration, and collage make for intriguing installations where much of the work requires audience participation. Their wildly constructed paintings burst with color in almost obvious reference to Sudbrack’s Brazilian roots.

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Get’em while the gettin’s good. We got lots of new OTF goodness for our experimentation with this little bit of @font-face previewing loveliness.
http://www.unstage.com/2010/02/70-of-the-best-free-fonts-for-graphic-designers/
http://rapidshare.com/files/348217857/haaaaaaaay.zip

Long time friend of Neu Black Souther Salazar did an interview as part of hos involvement in Scion’s Installation 5 tour. Maybe it’s just modesty, but one thing Souther neglects to mention is that he literally almost never stops drawing which probably has a lot to do with being really talented.

The inaugural Art Los Angeles Contemporary is being held this weekend at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The fair presents 55 top international blue chip and emerging galleries from around the world, with a strong focus on Los Angeles galleries.

In addition, the fair hosts a comprehensive programming series, including world class artist talks, panel discussions and an artist film screening series all on site at the Pacific Design Center.

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION:
Thurs, Jan. 28th 8:30–10:30pm ($30 admission)
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave in West Hollywood

The fair runs through Sun, Jan. 31st – check site for hours/details:
http://artlosangelesfair.com/

Purchase tickets for the opening night reception here:
http://artlosangelesfair.com/opening-night-tickets

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There are so many great digital services for artists it’s getting tough to keep track of them all. Our latest favorite is Canvas Pop, which helps you get your photos on canvas and up on your wall.
Whether you want to print your digital photos large scale or print your digital art large enough to have a show, Canvas Pop can get your work off your machine and live in the real word by uploading files to your website. They can even split files into 2,3, or 4 sections if you want something a little different. Prices range from $30 (8×11)-$219(24×72) although we’d probably stick to large sizes.

We first came across the work of Mark Weaver through his magazine illustrations for magazines such as Wired, The New York Times, and Good. The Atlanta based illustrator has a very hands on illustration style which mixes photo collage and elements of silk screening. We look forward to seeing more from the artist. Additional images after the jump.

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Some lovely new work from German Art Director/Illustrator/Whatever Magomed Dovjenko. Orginally hailing from Chechnya Russia, Dovjenko is also part of Keystone Design Union. More lovely work after the jump.

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Sat, Dec. 19th 7-10PM (21 and over)
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
Holiday party + release of the new wine bottles from Plata Wine Company featuring labels from Man One and Chaz Bojorquez + live music from DJ Phyz Ed
http://platawine.com
www.crewest.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City
“Immortal Artifacts” featuring new works from KuKula
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2010)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
‘A Furious Heartbeat’ – an evening of art and music featuring live performances and more – ‘Let Fury Have The Hour’ prints and copies of ‘A Heartbeat and a Guitar’ signed by Fairey and D’Ambrosio will be available for sale + a special musical performance by D’Ambrosio, the legendary Wayne Kramer of the MC5, and special guests and much more
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2010)
www.subliminalprojects.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7PM-Midnight
Synchronicity Space
4306 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
“First Years” silent art auction to celebrate their 1 year anniversary + Beautiful/Decay Book 2 release party – silent auction bids start at $1 – see site for full lineup of artists and contributors to the auction
(On view through Jan. 16th, 2010)
www.syncspacela.com

via Sourharvest