The Royal Tenenbaums

Straying away from printed design, I`d like to acknowledge the various design works that went into The Royal Tenenbaums production. Primarily the titling sequence, using Anderson`s now signature Futura Bold. Most of the setting was redesigned to keep some continuity in the same feel. School buses, text books, the hospital, banners and signs were all branded with the Futura Bold typeface. This use, something often overlooked, creates a new layer of style to the movie which in the end seemed essential. I`d also like to drop in two variants of the DVD cover done for The Criterion Collection. I think they were well produced in there respective formats, with one using a slip-box design. I enjoy both equally especially the soft colored illustrated one.

The Great Gatsby Cover

This painting is the cover art for The Great Gatsby. I really like the line work and the motion it creates. There are two nudes making up the irises in the eyes, creating a depth to the piece. The deep blue is perfect for creating the night feeling with saturation. The lips are contrasted very well, and balance as a focus. The amusement park lights below really have that realistic glow to them. I like this cover for a few reasons, even though its ties to the novel are somewhat lose. I think it really is one of the most striking covers.

Some Pretty Colors

A gallery ad from ARTFORUM, entitled Some Pretty Colors.

Although poorly represented in this picture, I think this is a splendid and harmonious pallet of some pretty colors. The subtle gradation and fine brush strokes in the print really accentuate the colors.