Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

The Mast Brothers

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

The Mast Brothers Chocolate…appreciation of craft. Through chocolate. I would love to have tea and chocolate with these guys…

The Mast Brothers from The Scout on Vimeo.

Up There

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

I came across this short documentary recently about the old profession of sign painting. This again reaffirms my love for what I do, and I hope this give people more appreciation about things that they see day to day.

UP THERE from Jon on Vimeo.

CHINESE SHOVEL – WHO NEEDS A SWISS ARMY KNIFE?!

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Holy crap I want one of these – but only if it play that theme song while I grapple those walls.

Soulland // Making the Adler Fedora

Friday, April 30th, 2010

I met some guys from Soulland during Paris fashion week more than a year ago, and since then, they’ve really done well for themselves. I really enjoyed this video showcasing their Adler Fefora. It’s nice to see how things are made from start to finish, by hand. This was pretty therapeutic to watch. I’m glad there are still old schooler out there. Keep on!

Soulland // Making the Adler Fedora from Soulland on Vimeo.

Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar (Official Video)

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

I’m back to America’s hat from a quicky in New York City. I love that city with all my heart. I love that it’s a no bullshit city. People see right through it, and they WILL call you on it, unlike other places I’ve lived in…

The official video for Aloe Blacc’s “I Need A Dollar” finally dropped earlier this week on Stonesthrow. Check it!

New York on my mind

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

This week will mark the start of a whirlwind trip to North America. Toronto, NYC, Vancouver, and finally to see my parents in Courtenay, BC. But THIS, has been stuck in my head for the past few days. Last time I was in New York was September 2007, it’s been a while. I hope it remembers me.

On top of that. I started watching HBO’s How to Make It In America last week (thanks, C!). The intro is just so damn catchy!

How To Make It In America Intro from Bert Stragier on Vimeo.

Typeface documentary

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Often times, after a long day of work, I wonder why I still do so much work by hand (about 70%). Just yesterday I sat for the entire day drawing the same things over and over again. Then I saw this, and remembered why. There’s a constant sense of urgency dealing with the digital world. Everything is expected to be done pronto and people seem to be lacking patience more and more (I’m not in anyway exempt). Our hands can do much more than just type and move a mouse around all day and it’s depressing to think that a majority of us in this profession are doing only just that on the daily. Anyway. Maybe I’m just getting old.

The History of Bottled Water

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

People in the US buy more than half of a BILLION bottles of water every week. That’s just the US. Ouch.

Evan Hecox

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

I’ve always really enjoyed his work, now I got to see how he works.

Evan Hecox from Arkitip, Inc. on Vimeo.

Rubik’s cube for the blind

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

So good!
Rubik’s cube for the blind by Konstantin Datz.