BR4DSH4W

When I was 4 years old, my mother sat me down with a Chinese brush painting kit. And while many other children might have painted a face, truck, or dinosaur... I drew a number 4. This is my first memory of passion for typography, art, and more specifically graphic design.

BR4DSH4W is dedicated to inspiration that stems from that moment.

Follow along on Twitter: @th4tbr4dsh4w

Connect with me:
Facebook
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Last.fm
LinkedIn
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How I make my living:
Exkclamation
LEGENDmag

My little experiments:
Evilfunkgenius
Felonius Thunk
Photography
Thrid

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Wed Oct 5

Thanks for everything, Steve.

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Mon Oct 3

Vespa head. (via unrth)

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Fri Sep 30

Sage advice. (via Cay Brøndum)

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Tue Sep 27

Hawk-eye! (via PDN)

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“ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo da Vinci

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Nonagon “Track Seven” — A lovely, moody track with that brilliant live drum kit, from the Verdigris (pre-master). An album conceptualized, recorded and finished within the month of February. Astounding on it’s own, and unreal knowing it was all done in less than 30 days. (And for which I am quite proud to have gotten the chance to design the cover art.)

Download the entire album here.

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Fri Sep 23

DI4LOGUE: 4 Questions 4 My Nonagon

BR4DSH4W: WHAT ARE YOU IMPRESSED WITH?
People that manage to successfully integrate their passions into their lives without compromising either. It's an incredibly difficult balance to master, and I'm in awe of those that have succeeded.
BR4DSH4W: WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?
The usual suspects—music, movies, images and friends. I also get a weirdly high proportion of ideas in the shower and on long car trips.
BR4DSH4W: WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Recently, lots of Brian Eno and Prince. Sometimes you have to look back to move forward.
BR4DSH4W: HOW DO YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
I usually start without thinking deeply about where I'm going, just letting musical ideas emerge and evolve organically. I'd like to be more directed in my approach though- establishing a theme and a conceptual framework first, then explore within those boundaries.
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BIOGR4PHY: John Brian Kirby and I met because I found a demo CD of his amazing music tucked away in the basement of a nightclub—and I called to say thanks. I continue to be inspired by his humble focus and precise artistic vision, and consider it an honor to be friends and collaborate on projects together. Do yourself a favor and go download his wonderful album(s) right now: http://nonagon.bandcamp.com