Alan by Tim

Brilliant. And I don't even like dogs.

The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds

By Luke Stephenson.

I think my favourite is the dog

love these characters for Waterstones by french designer Jean Jullien

Summer of Love

Some disturbing illustrations from Saiman Chow

Fresh All Summer

GREAT print ads for Calgary Farmers' Market.
Agency: WAX Partnership

Photography:: Jeremy Kohm

Loving the stark landscapes captured in Toronto based photographer Jeremy Kohm's work. More work ere.

Don't Stop Believing

The latest TV spot to come out of Albion and I am pretty proud to have been a part of it. Amazing director Kim at Academy did a spectacular job with lots of constraints and not to mention people who couldn't even clap in time! I loved casting for this shoot. Saw some absolutely brilliant singers and performers and some equally as terrible and I still can't rid my memory of a 50+ vocally challenged auditionee in a cheerleading outfit. So pleased with the end result, it was definitely worth all the hard work. Enjoy.

Juttas breakfast

see more from the series here

Birdies get revenge

Cours Toujours. A short and sweet film. Beautiful animation and soundtrack to match. Particularly like taking a scooter into the lions mouth. Enjoy.

Made for fun by Elise Garcette and Oliver Barre.

Play

Johnny Kelly has directed this nice little film to promote YouTube Play ("a collaborative project between YouTube and the Guggenheim Foundation that seeks to showcase the very best creative videos from around the world") Simple and creative this film hits all the nails.

Let's Colour

Dutch Football

Simple execution from the Dutch Football Federation. Speaks for itself really.

Lyrics + Graphic Design = Heaven?

Music Philosphy  is the best project ever. (Or at least since my grade six recreation of a 14th century Japanese village using only paper.)

Why the hell?

more...

Why the hell not?

Nice 'n' simple

A really simple idea from IBM. A billboard that changes colour depending on what you are wearing.

VOTE WITH THE BACK OF YOUR HAND

With election fever about to hit the UK, what better way to make your point than slapping a politician around the face?

http://slapometer.com/

I'm Here

Just in case I'm not the last person to this party, I thought I'd share. Spike Jonze's "robot love story" for Absolute Vodka is now playing at your local web browser. Bring kleenex.

FANTASTIC Fantastic Mr Fox

I can't recommend this film enough. I watched it a while ago now but it doesn't tire. Charm spills from the stop frame animation and the characters are so captivating. I give it 5 stars.

Help Prevent Cervical Cancer

Really love this ad for Cervical Cancer awareness. For more info on methods of prevention, click here.

How to Make a Baby

Health class had it soooo wrong.

Mousey

Het Klokhuis

Love the props in these lovely stop motion title sequences for Dutch science show "Het Klokhuis" (The Apple Core). They were made just up the road from me at Nexus and I managed to sneak a peak at the models on a visit to the studios last year.

Slow Mo Doggies

Janes Abroad

I'm a sucker for a good pun.

I'm off to Paris in a week for an impromptu sojourn with le garçon, and I've started to cobble together my can't-leave-home-withouts because I love packing (and planning packing) almost as much as I love traveling. 

I've made the executive decision to bring ol' Rassy (my dad's 35 mm SLR that I've claimed as my own and named after Neil Young's mother) even though her light meter is busted and she takes up a quarter of my very small suitcase, because she takes the.coolest.pictures.ever. 

The rest of my suitcase will be reserved for all the dream outfits I put together for myself on Polyvore. If you've never heard of Polyvore before, you're welcome, in advance, for wasting so much of your future time.

Fresh off the plane by thegouge featuring Tory Burch bags

Tourist by thegouge featuring Forever21

I'm taking last minute must-see suggestions for the city of lights... except from you, Heather! I'm still transcribing your detailed notes.

A bien tôt!

Most Wanted

A portrait in oil by Toronto-based artist Stephen Appleby-Barr.

Wednesday

"In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again."

Artist:: Frank Plant

Loving these scripted, 3-d Steel Drawings by Frank Plant. View more here.

I'm on a horse.

Gromit and Wallace

I am a big big fan of this terrible twosome and after catching the end of The Curse of the Ware Rabbit again over the weekend I remembered these ads for Harvey Nichols. The excellent craftsmanship is left to shine with the simple photography style. It got me thinking about when is it okay for your favourite characters to sell themselves to advertising? These two have also been known to flaunt themselves in an ad for PG Tips, M&S and npower which went down the wrong way with me. There seems to be a fine, somewhat unwritten, line. Other sellouts up for debate include Paddington Bear for Marmite (but surely he would NEVER stray from his beloved Marmalade?) and Postman Pat for Specsavers which, in my opinion, is pure pure genius! See for yourselves...

Creative Circle

A charming and beautifully executed film from Creative Circle. How many ads are featured? Answers on a postcard please.

http://www.creativecircle.co.uk/video.html

Ugly Furniture!

Nothing says Friday to me like watching a video that makes you feel superior about your sense of style.
Bon weekend!

It works for me

Wrangler site: Take off the man's shirt and lead him around the room. A great way to spend 10 minutes of your Friday morning methinks!

Maybe there is a God...

Tea bags shaped like cigarettes. 'Nuff said.
To purchase, click here.

Other great tea packaging ideas here.

selleckwaterfallsandwich

I don't know why either but it is funny. yes?

eJane

Couldn't resist... must... post...

Robert Samuel Hanson

Loving these illustrations. So simple and funny. Get my vote everyday.

Clever Business

You can change the bobby pins on these one colour business cards from hair and make-up artist Yuka Suzuki. A great idea and a nice little feebie!
eJane

City Love

I would, and will, buy these napkins from Toronto designer Avril Loreti.

Stairway of Heaven

Things To Be Jealous Of #101: This staircase. Wish and want here.