Sunday, May 1, 2011

Color - Tom Haubrick



Very effective use of spot color. That little dash of acid yellow gives this piece a pop that it wouldn't have had otherwise.

Color and composition - Emily Carrol for Brave New World



A centered, symmetrical, graphic composition with gorgeous eye-catching colors. Win!

Type and Composition - David Roberts



A very effective book cover composition. The reader's eye is drawn immediately to the small white figure of the boy on the large black field.

I have no idea if David Roberts is responsible for the type, but it fits very well with all the elements of the cover and helps give the reader a good idea of the nature of book.

Character - Quentin Blake



He illustrated some of the most iconic characters known to children's books.

Type - Edward Gorey



Edward Gorey handlettered all of his books. Even his handwriting, like his style, is instantly recognizable!

Composition - Pepe Larraz



Beautiful use of foreground, background, and focal point. As your eye moves around this piece you start to get more of a feel for the narrative.

Color - Luke Pearson



Luke Pearson is somehow able to make a piece that is all one color and still make it striking.