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.


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Evilfunkgenius
Felonius Thunk
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Thrid
Tue May 3

Anatomy of a fake quotation

According to Megan McArdle writing for The Atlantic, a portion of yesterday’s quote (below) is incorrect. You can read her full explaination here, but to summarize: an English teacher named Jessica Dovey originally posted a comment (the first sentence) followed by the MLK, Jr. quote on her Facebook page. Somehow the quotation marks were stripped from the entire piece after it started getting traction across the internet, and the entire paragraph began to be attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.

I have decided to leave the entire quote up as it was posted, because the sentiment still rings true for me—and has helped me to try and understand the mixed feelings I am experiencing. Thank you for understanding.

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Solar Keys “Okinawa”

The opening track off a wonderful ambient album El Lanzón (available free online) — full of melancholy, reflection, and inspiration. It seems very appropriate at this particular moment. 

Mon May 2
“ I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. Martin Luther King Jr.
Webbed lanterns and blur.

Webbed lanterns and blur.

Fri Apr 29
Motored cycle. (via caferacer)

Motored cycle. (via caferacer)

Thu Apr 28
Streetsweeper scarabs. (via Gizmodo)

Streetsweeper scarabs. (via Gizmodo)

Sunflower. (via Syntopia)

Sunflower. (via Syntopia)

Wed Apr 27
A warped reality. (via Big Picture)

A warped reality. (via Big Picture)

Tue Apr 26
Wood “ME” (via Chris Glass)

Wood “ME” (via Chris Glass)

Di4LOGUE: 4 Questions for My Ninja

  • BR4DSH4W: WHAT ARE YOU IMPRESSED WITH?
  • I am always impressed when someone creates something amazing using very simple tools and techniques. I love loose work. I love when someone makes something incredibly difficult seem effortless, because you know just how much time and dedication they put in to their craft.
  • BR4DSH4W: WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?
  • I find music to be incredibly inspirational. I love that music can create an emotional response. Sometimes, you can't even explain in words what you're feeling. It's just something in your gut or your heart. Music can turn an otherwise routine walk down the street into a dream. You can close your eyes and imagine yourself in another place, somewhere in the past or the future. Of course, I check out all types of blogs for motion graphics, design, video and photography. I love reading now which I didn't used to! There was about a 10 year period of my life that I don't think I read more than 2-3 books. I just wasn't in the head space to read. Now, the more I read the more inspired I become. It's fucking awesome! I'm inspired by people that never give up. I'm inspired by people who are absolutely in love with what they do.
  • BR4DSH4W: WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
  • Bachelors of Science "Warehouse Days". Locally produced, bad ass drum and bass! This past year I found myself listening to much mellower, midtempo and atmospheric music—Lusine, Moderat, Apparat, Burial, Four Tet, Bonobo. Moderat and Bonobo live were both AMAZING.
  • BR4DSH4W: HOW DO YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
  • More important than how to begin is that you actually begin. I used to think that it was always best to prepare and to plan as much as possible. This kept me from starting a lot of projects and made me very hesitant. Planning and preparation are great, but when it comes to productivity I now think that you just simply have to begin. Begin and then keep going. Even if it's a little bit at a time. Grab some paper and a pencil, fire up After Effects, whatever. Just start. Get some ideas out. Maybe it's rough, maybe it's pretty. Just go.
  • ....
  • BIOGR4PHY: Brandon Sugiyama makes success look easy. Humble and thoughtful, yet ambitious and good at just about everything he chooses to take on. He is equal parts world-champion wushu martial artist, party-machine rockstar DJ, video effects creative genius, and all around nice guy.
Fri Apr 22
“ Life’s too short to not be surrounded by beautifully designed objects. Tina Roth Eisenberg
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Puracane “Summertime Rolls”

A wonderful, downtempo re-working of the Jane’s Addiction classic.

Wed Apr 20
‘brellas in the misdt. (via tamburina)

‘brellas in the misdt. (via tamburina)

(via tamburinaa)

Sun Apr 17

Dancing shapes. (via LeContainer)