I came across Richard's work about a month or two ago while visiting Dublin Contemporary's exhibition in Dublin. His work blew me away. I then forgot about it until stumbling upon it today. I simply must have one of his prints on my walls! For the full shebang: http://richardmosse.com/

Heralding from Tacoma, Washington, Mr Josh Keyes is a seriously talented individual. I posted about this man a few years ago, but had to give him reknewed props due to his ridiculous talent.
Gotta get my mits on one of his prints!
Check it: http://www.joshkeyes.net/

Live at the Marquee, Cork, originated back in the summer of 2005 and was received with great excitement throughout Cork and, indeed, the whole country. With past acts including legends The Who, Bob Dylan, Art Garfunkel, Robert Plant, Paul Brady, Van Morrison, Brian Wilson and Al Green, Live at the Marquee has firmly established itself as a major festival on the international music festival map.

As well as the music, this year a group of illustrators were asked to take part in the festivities. Each artist created a piece inspired by the band or musician on stage. Below are a few links to videos capturing them all at work.

James Kirwan
http://vimeo.com/26010601

Shane Mc Kenna & Kathi Burke
http://vimeo.com/26010224

A short and snappy post. Malika Favre is a French freelance illustrator that works with Airside. Amazo stuff.
The site: http://www.malikafavre.com

I came across this Irish illustrator not so long ago, while looking through this years ICAD (Institute of Creative Advertising and Design) annual. Steves work features heavily throughout.
The man has bags of talent, there's no way of getting around this fact. As I looked thorugh his site for the first time, what surprised me the most was the fact that he has so many different styles in his large body of work. It seems that he can adapt to any style of illustration a project may require, which I admire as it aids in the avoiding complacensy. Too many illustrators and designers find a style and stick with it until they burn out. Yawwwwwn.
Keep churning out the inspirational work Steve, kudos to you sir!
http://www.doogan.ie

Well there hasn't been much of a squeek out of me in the last ages, I am fully aware of this fact. Foot to the floor, that is what has been going on in the studio these days. Not that I'm complaining at all! I have been loving it. Lots of interesting projects on the go.
The rest of my time (weekends) have been taken up with painting with friends and I've put on an exhibition (LessBut Better see www.curateanddesign.com) since the last time I blogged. It was a success and myself and my friend Shane will defo be collaborating on more in the future.
The exhib was centred around Braun and the imfamous industrial designer, Dieter Rams. There is a limited edition poster for sale if it tickles any of your fancies. Here's the link:
http://www.curateanddesign.com/index.php?/shop/dieter-rams-print/
It's a 5 colour A2 litho limited edition print on grey tinted uncoated 270gsm stock. At €20 I think its a bargain.
Lovingly designed by the talented fellows of Conor&David, it reads LESS when you turn your head 180 degrees. Smart in concept and exicution. Bravo lads.

Came across this cracking studio while having a goo through the popular CMS website: Cargo.
Always With Honor, what a great name for a studio. The work they produce certainly stays true to it. I have to say, I'm really fond of this illustrative style. Flat, clean, tasty vectors. It's amazing to think its the work of three different illustrators, the continuity is very impressive. I also love the fact that their work always has a strong narrative and purpose, not overly self indulgent.
For the full lowdown: http://www.alwayswithhonor.com/

This post is dedicated to two great type resourses / sites I came across in the last while.
http://fontsinuse.com/
Does exactly what it says on the tin. A multitude of examples of fonts in use. Great for inspiration.
http://www.typarchive.com/
A site that showcases vernacular type from around the globe.

Heralding from the UK, Olly is probably best known for his iconic and memorable film posters. His series of black and red posters were a massive hit a few years ago when they first came out. Itching to get this man on board for a project of some description in the future.
Site: http://www.ollymoss.com/index.html

No, this isn't in any way related to the Radiohead track. It is a refering to Tod McLellan’s painstaking photographic pieces. Fair play Todd, you have the patience of a saint!

I've included a few other examples from some of his other projects, hmmmm, it appears that he's not a one trick pony. Dang! The Black and white shots are pin hole shots. I know, the man is bloody good.
Have a looky looky for some more here: http://www.toddmclellan.com/