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How Two Artists Are Staying True To Metal Gear’s Legacy With The Series’ Next Game
Luke Plunkett, kotaku.comMost of the time here on Fine Art, we can only show art for games that are already out, because that’s the way the business works. Most of the time.We’ve got a nice break from that today though, with a large collection of art for the upcoming Meta…
Awesome character design!
You know what? (Taken with picplz.)
i’ve been a fan of austin kleon’s work for a few years now, and i was eager to get my hands on his latest book, “steal like an artist”. billed as a “manifesto for creativity in the digital age”, it’s chock full of great quotes, illustrations, and advice on how to follow your interests and embrace your influences. and though the title says “artist”, the material inside is applicable to any medium. it’s perfect for creatively-frustrated creative types (which i know many of you are), and i loved it so much that i want to give you a copy!
what you’ll get
your very own copy of austin kleon’s “steal like an artist”, shipped anywhere in the world, at no cost to you.
the rules
you have until may 1st to enter.
every reblog is considered one entry (likes don’t count, nor do replies).
i’ll use random.org to choose three winners.
keep your inbox open so i can notify you if you win. if a winner doesn’t respond within 48 hours, a new one will be chosen.good luck!
p.s. if giveaways aren’t your thing, you can always pick up a copy on amazon.
p.p.s. this giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by tumblr or my employer, new york media.
Love your craft everyday. Design the simplest, most delightful product you can. Write organized, performant and readable code. Watch people use your product and make it better for them. Improve your work by learning from others and from your own experiences. Help create a better web for its 2 billion users.
- Dave Gamache on Craftmanship
Minimalist business card by Boris Smus
I couldn’t remember where I saw this so I just Googled “business card twitter email web” and there it was. Who needs a memory, eh?
LEGEND OF ZELDA: Skyward Sword celebratory giveaway!
The new Zelda game that Nintendo has been cockteasing us with is FINALLY DROPPING in five days on November 20th!! To celebrate, I’m doing a FIVE DAY countdown giveaway with FIVE POSTERS, one button set, and an exclusive, super limited 8x5” Cucco Attack zipper bag made of durable polyester fabric~
(Toon Link plush pictured is not part of the giveaway. Sorry.)
RULES:
- Like or reblog this post to enter! Doing both gives you two entries.
- Multiple reblogs will result in disqualification. Don’t spam your friends’ dashes!
- Have your askbox enabled!
The winner will be announced announced 11/20/11 at NOON PST. The winner will also be announced here on my blog and must respond with their mailing address by 11/22/11 NOON PST before I choose another winner. International is ok!! So put down your controllers and give your arms a rest long enough to check your ask boxes, please!!
And if you want this set for yourself and don’t like your odds of winning a giveaway, I also have a very limited amount of bundles available for sale at my store.
(P.S. This would make a really awesome xmas gift for any Zelda fan.)GOOD LUCK!
(Source: finnichang)
If you’re looking for the more honest, truthful answer to pretty much any question on web design and usability, here it is: It depends.
About Notebook
When I’m not pushing pixels, I like to fantasize, read what's going on the web, and play some video games.
This is my Notebook where I want to share thoughts, ideas and what is going into my mind. Enjoy!
