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Aqua-Velvet

Aqua-Velvet

http://aqua-velvet.com

A visual language blog focused on graphic design, illustration and typography. Plus peripherals and other strikes of fancy. AQ-V features notable vintage design/illustration works plus the work of contemporary designers, illustrators and artists.

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  • American Holiday.

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 21:56 in Photography, holiday, vintage

    Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – NYC by John Phillips, 1941 | LIFE photo archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Many *thanks* to all of you across the globe for supporting and being a part of...

  • Brilliant Cerebralism.

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 08:20 in art, Photography

    Aneurysm Christopher Elsasser (aka Munstre) handcrafts clever lightboxes in a variety of images and sizes. This one features an old medical lithograph with an antique style backdrop for a wonderful warm glow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GIVEAWAY Reminder!

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 08:17 in Giveaway

    A wee reminder that the deadline for entering this month’s WPA giveaway is coming quick next Monday! Jump over here for details and to enter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • The Chelsea – Atlantic City.

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 07:32 in design, the chelsea, steven jockisch

    From the portfolio of graphic designer/art director Steven Jockisch, here is a look at his gorgeous award-winning branding for The Chelsea luxury hotel in Atlantic City. The clean elegant design appears to truly reflect the hotel environ.  And...

  • Thinkspace Tuesday.

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 07:29 in art, design, illustration, thinkspace

    (via Vivi Hack * Mercado Imaginário) This week’s AQ-V Thinkspace highlights imagery and workspaces from Vivi Hack, Haydenfs and Stacy Anne Longenecker. (via Haydenfs) (via Stacy Anne Longenecker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Wake Up & Read 1959.

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 10:31 in design, vintage, national library week

    National Library Week began in 1958 to encourage the importance of reading in American life and in libraries of all kinds. This yearly celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians continues today. Images presented ...

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