REVOK: DIAMONDS

Some cool use of unwanted materials here by Revok. I'm sure these would have been as fun to construct as they are nice to look at. I love the idea of making art from what would be generally regarded by the greater population as rubbish. Check out more work and other treats on Revok's blog.

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DIGIMENTAL: DEATH IN MOTION

Absolutely epic material here by Digimental Studio. Very slick and inspirational. Check their site for more eye-popping work.

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JOE MURTAGH: JAY-Z

I've been following Joe's work on behance for some time now and thought it was about time I posted some of his work. In the design world it's hard to not come across some form of vector graphic everywhere you look. Vector graphics have gone from unique to cliche to absolutely everywhere. To get noticed as a vector artist one must create a significant point of difference to elevate themselves above everything else that's out there. Joe Murtagh has established a beautiful and unique style that elevates him well above the typical vector artist. I recommend checking out his entire folio for a new take on the vector world.

Apologies for the quality of the above image, blame blogger.

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JOSHUA M SMITH: THE BRASS TRACK

Star Wars fan art is slowly taking over the internet. It's hard to not come across it on any artist site like behance, MySoti etc. I'm certainly guilty of feeding this unstoppable beast, as a Star Wars fan and a designer nothing beats sitting down and pumping out a star destroyer vector. Not wanting to sound too harsh I think it's pretty safe to say that 90% of Star Wars fan art on the net is absolute rubbish, good on everyone for having a go, better luck next time. I think 9% of the stuff out there is good enough for people to buy and wear with pride. 1% is so good it makes people (like me) go insane! I doubt George Lucas could source better art. In my opinion Joshua Smith has made it into that 1%. His abilities as an artist are well ahead of most others, so his execution here (with a great sense of composition) is what really brought it home. The detail in the vector work is what initially pulled me in. The colour palette is outstanding. The whole thing looks like it's been left out in the sun for a few weeks to take the "edge" off the colours – I love how he's gone with a non-rich black (what's the opposite of rich black?). This work warrants the introduction of an INSPIRATION label!

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