Obama for America is seeking poster submissions from artists across the country illustrating why we support President Obama’s plan to create jobs now, and why we’ll re-elect him to continue fighting for jobs for the next four years.

— Taken from the Obama For America Artworks Website.

Really Obama… do you not see the irony in this? I have an idea for creating some jobs… it’s called hiring a professional. Take a note from FDR… the Farm Security Administration actually PAID their photographers and designers, thus creating jobs. What a concept.

And one last thing – Obama For America designers and developers… you should be ashamed of yourselves whoever you are.

I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my
life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to
change something.

— Quoted from Steve Jobs’ Stanford Commencement address.

What is most remarkable about Jobs’ death is the timing; having had the Apple announcement take place just the day before. Steve Jobs loved that company, and when he could no longer be a part of it, it was the final nail in the coffin so-to-speak. I guess lovers do die from broken hearts after all. Thanks for all you’ve given us Steve… you’ll be missed.

Look Ma… I’m On Tumblr

Since all the cool kids seem to be on the Tumblr these days, combined with the fact that my Flickr account has become a catch-all, I’ve created a Tumblr page for my photos and what-not. I’m going to do my best to upload a new photo everyday, so be sure to get over there and follow me.

Check it out at Let’s Go Native!

Unwinding with Neko

As a kid I used to get lost in the woods armed with only a bike and my dog… 16 years later not much has changed.

The way you learn to eat shit is a little at a time.

— James Victore

I’ve always been a big fan of James Victore’s work, and recently picked up his book Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?. The book serves as a greatest hits collection from his illustrious career, and as with all things containing the Victore stamp, is a thoroughly entertaining and colorful read. If only all designers would use their powers for such good, myself included.