overrated

formerly known as "i make pretty pictures" because as a graphic designer, that is actually what some people think i do for a living, this blog will now be titled, "overrated" for a variety of reasons i do not feel like explaining. the focus will be somewhat eclectic, though sports, design, the arts and pop culture will be featured more and more. because these are the things that interest me.

Wednesday, November 14

Tipalet


Tipalet
Originally uploaded by sofia sweetheart.

from the vintage advertising pool" on flickr.

wow. "blow in her face"? try running that line in an ad today and see how far you get. course, cigarette ads were never really known for their subtlety now we're they.

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Thursday, November 8

sarah's sketches

this girl has got to be one of the most talented artists i have seen. just phenomenal. take your time and scroll through her blog and there is more on her website as well.
here are a few of my favourites:
pippi longstocking
the bride of frankenstein
shazam

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30 games in 30 days

this is quite simply, amazing. this guy has decided to visit every nhl hockey arena (of which there are 30) in a span of 30 days. yep, 1 a night. not only visit, but has arranged his schedule so that he takes in a game on every night.

the itinerary is as follows:
DETROIT
LOS ANGELES
ANAHEIM
NEW YORK
MONTREAL
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
DALLAS
PHOENIX
COLUMBUS
FLORIDA
OTTAWA
PITTSBURGH
BOSTON
CHICAGO
WASHINGTON
COLORADO
SAN JOSE
CALGARY
VANCOUVER
EDMONTON
ST. LOUIS
PHILADELPHIA
MINNESOTA
ATLANTA
TORONTO
BUFFALO
NASHVILLE
CAROLINA
TAMPA BAY

thats insane.

he is currently on game 13 and updating fairly regularly and giving really good post-game comments as well as talking a bit about the travel, accomodations and generousity of all the fans he is meeting.
a very ambitious task and i wish him luck.

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what to expect

so as i try to get more active with this site, i have decided to go back to the heyday of its past and become a giant link-whore. enjoy.

Tuesday, November 6

update but not really

yes, i know, i need to update this things. gimme time. uh, well, more time.