var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-24379436-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @themiddlelane)http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3zhbbl1GT1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>New print! <br/> Happy Mother’s Day!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/23001657376http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/23001657376Sun, 13 May 2012 19:01:59 -0400mixed mediaetching<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qvspPNOz1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Prints inspired by Nepali tea, chiyaa! #mixedmedia #printmaking (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/22706601626http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/22706601626Wed, 09 May 2012 03:36:25 -0400mixedmediaprintmaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fny9JePD1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>New poster!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/21036810581http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/21036810581Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:39:44 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xbgwPNsY1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>New prints! #inspiredByNepal #printmaking</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/20428110037http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/20428110037Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:53:20 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0uf8tYmtm1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>French press print!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/19253365682http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/19253365682Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:51:13 -0400printmaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0gvosc0hM1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Mixed media printmaking!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/18846710977http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/18846710977Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:11:13 -0500printmaking<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0g6ymLvct1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nepal inspired print series! #printmaking (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/18835705141http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/18835705141Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:23:10 -0500printmaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwu75vIPdg1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>NEPAL PACKING: organized neatly</p> <p>On my way to Kathmandu for over three weeks! Expect a plethora of pictures, videos, and Nepali phrases!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14834586825http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14834586825Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:39:31 -0500nepal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwogaoLb1M1qfn73io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Christmas Reindeer Cookies! </p> <p>Melted chocolate bark, pretzels, and mini M&M’s! Simple and delicious!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14688824738http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14688824738Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:11:12 -0500christmas<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32944253" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://jivandave.tumblr.com/post/14464049444/erica-gorochows-creative-explanation-of-the" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">jivandave</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><span>Erica Gorochow’s creative explanation of the fundamentals for making a brand iconic. This is a great resource for those curious about how us designers think. Remember those Gestalt principles youngsters! </span></p></blockquote>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14473587650http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/14473587650Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:29 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25442535" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>POSTER MAKING PROCESS </strong>FOR THE BLACK KEYS</p> <p>A little video going over the process from design to printing.</p> <blockquote></blockquote>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13878357130http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13878357130Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:39:06 -0500posterdesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjof2pJrq1qfn73io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjof2pJrq1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjof2pJrq1qfn73io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Cut Paper Creation</p> <p>Well, I’ve been seeing cut paper art for a while now.  I was commissioned to make a sign and thought this would be a cool way to do it. The group I made this for was looking for a pretty artsy, less professional looking sign so I decided this was the perfect opportunity to try it out for myself.</p> <p>enjoy! </p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13603253310http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13603253310Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:45:01 -0500cut paperillustrationdesignposter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvdxbwlsky1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanksgiving Cheer!</p> <p>What a delicious excuse for eating too much, mingling with family, and watching lots of football!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13461366167http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/13461366167Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:11:00 -0500photographyholiday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu996nWIPl1qbg4qwo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu996nWIPl1qbg4qwo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu996nWIPl1qbg4qwo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu996nWIPl1qbg4qwo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu996nWIPl1qbg4qwo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>THE STATES</strong></p> <p>Here are some fun and cute illustrations! <a href="http://cargocollective.com/frank" target="_blank">Frank Chimero</a>, the illustrator and designer, interprets a major theme from each state, i.e. “nature” for Arkansas, and fits the design into the shape of the state! A whimsical and cute idea! </p> <p>enjoy!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12467230778http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12467230778Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:31:04 -0500illustration<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27973852?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>INSPIRATION VIDEO: </strong>NYC AESTHETICS</p> <p>This really shows some great colors and captures the heartbeat and movement of the city really well. The album intro song by “The xx” really makes the video work. </p> <p>A video by <a href="http://vimeo.com/candersenarts" target="_blank">Christian Andersen</a>.</p> <p><a title="video inspiration" target="_self" href="http://weandthecolor.com/tagged/video">More video inspiration.</a></p> <p>posted by<br/><a title="WE AND THE COLOR // Creative Inspiration" href="http://weandthecolor.com/" target="_blank">W.A.T.C.</a> // <a title="WE AND THE COLOR on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/weandthecolor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> // <a title="WE AND THE COLOR on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/weandthecolor" target="_blank">Twitter</a> // <a title="Dirk Petzold (WE AND THE COLOR) on Google+" href="https://plus.google.com/107752282220271532629/posts" target="_blank">Google+</a></p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12325701270http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12325701270Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:03:05 -0400inspirationvideo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzxqzXW1y1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzxqzXW1y1qfn73io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>NEW POSTER DESIGN:</strong> Arkansas Printmakers Collective</p> <p>I have been terribly bad at posting any of the work I have done so far this semester while working in the Marketing & Communications Department at Hendrix College. This is the first poster I’ve shared even though I must have created at least a dozen posters in addition some brochures, ads, and other elements.</p> <p>Anyway, the Arkansas Printmaking Collective exhibit looks really cool. I tried to have the poster portray some of the major printmaking aspects like inking and the sort of stamp-like feel.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12204796435http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/12204796435Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:20:58 -0400designposter<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt8h5opWhs1qfn73io8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><em>A FALL AFFAIR: </em>The Arkansas State Fair</p> <p><span>State fairs are known for their wide assortment of fried offerings, with the standards: hot dogs, ice cream, cheesecake, Oreos, Twinkies, and yes, even fried butter. But beyond the fried food there is the cool fall air, the excited yells from kids, and a sense of tradition. The rides are rickety looking… but they are as much fun as they are unsafe, its part of the thrill! </span></p> <p><span><em>enjoy!</em></span></p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/11589822081http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/11589822081Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:30:12 -0400instagramphotographyarkansas<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls3b57YDOH1qlgfteo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls3b57YDOH1qlgfteo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls3b57YDOH1qlgfteo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>Very creative: every Image has a sound. Multi-sensory posters by São Paulo firm <a href="http://www.saxsofunny.com.br/" target="_blank">Saxsofunny</a></span></p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/11098641103http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/11098641103Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:34:14 -0400designconceptpostermaterial<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-zOrV-5vh1A?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://katespadeny.tumblr.com/post/10819687965" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">katespadeny</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>it’s almost like a flashmob, but way more colorful. one of our favorite commercials. </p></blockquote>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/10825926525http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/10825926525Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:49:13 -0400live colorfully<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DrQRS40OKNE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>FUN FRIDAY</p> <p>Fleet Foxes’ “White Winter Hymnal” for Fall! </p>http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/10610077702http://themiddlelane.tumblr.com/post/10610077702Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:12:41 -0400