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Random #10 eZine – Available Now!
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My first eBook is now available on the Apple bookstore. This digital zine is 100 pages long with work from 20 artists and is my first forray into this new form of publishing. Check out some samples below. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and if the world buys a few copies, then I’ll do more. It’s just a buck, spread the word.
Artwork by (in order of appearance) Hershel Baltrotsky, Sonia Yoon, Clint Woodside, Ryan Wallace, Rich Jacobs, Jim Houser, Kendrick Shackleford, Tom Maher, Ben Horton, Eric McDade, Chris Sembrot, Joseph Hart, Matt Sohl, Dave Delaney, Sam Croswell, Carlos Miaco, Matt Curtius, Amy S. Kauffman and Jordin Isip.
UK iBookstore –> Spain iBookstore –>
Australia iBookstore –> Canada iBookstore –>
France iBookstore –> Germany iBookstore –>
Random Numbers
It’s been a long-ass time since I built something random for no apparent reason. So here goes – a random number generator, built in flash (however unpopular that may be).
Motivational Cubicle Signage
From February of 2010 until July I found myself back in the cubicle trenches. This was not my first cube run so I knew the ropes well. Something new hit me this time that I didn’t notice in my younger days. People decorate their cubes a lot. Some take a “home away from home” approach. Others try and simulate a cool office with design-y posters and hip toys. After a few weeks, I found myself doing the same without even realizing it.
One fine morning as I rolled into my cube, my neighbor asked, “How you doing?” My answer, channeling my best Allen Iverson, “Living every day like it’s my last!” For some reason this quote, in this context made me laugh all day long. This brought about my first ironic motivational quote poster. I was working in the kind of office that likes to put motivational quotes on the wall in gold letters, so this wink and nod to that was a huge bonus. In my downtime I created the “Live Every Day Like It’s Your Last” poster.
Once this first one was made the creative flood gates we’re opened. A series of 9 were made and you can download the whole set at the bottom of the post here. Some are famous quotes and others are my own invention. They all will raise your cube status and help you get through the day. Enjoy.
This could be you!!! Download the full set as a PDF here –> John Freeborn’s Motivational Cube Signs.PDF
Or, just grab your favorites as good ole’ JPG below.
Web Hits: Barkley/Photoshop/Cochran/Iverson
Posted by jfx in art, basketball, computers, personal on March 28th, 2010
1. Charles Barkley is a character out of a cartoon world and these “rare” photos from SI show a glimpse into the man they call Chuck. –> Rare photos of Charles Barkey via Sports Illustrated
2. Adobe Photoshop turned 20 recently and it’s been my buddy since late in version 2.5 (no layers…if you can imagine that). Complex magazine did a great piece detailing the 50 greatest moments in Photoshop. –> 50 Favorite Moments in Photoshop History via Complex
3. Josh Cochran created this sweet new print called “Zombies Vs. Unicorns.” It reminds me of Fort Thunder, or more specifically Brian Chippendale stuff–and in a good way. –> Zombies Vs. Unicorns via Kitsune Noir
4. ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series is in full swing and the one I’ve been waiting for is getting out there now. “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson” directed by Steve James (“Hoops Dreams”). –> No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson via ESPN 30 for 30
iPad icons
The iPad is coming, and whatever your opinion, it’s going to make noise in one way or another. I personally want one… but for now these icons will have to satisfy me. Desktop icons for Mac (full 512×5212 glory) and PC –> Download the mac icns version, Download the PC ico files
Finger Painting with Brushes app
I did this “finger” painting yesterday while the 2nd blizzard of 2010 hit Philadelphia. There was no bird, I made that part up. This was done with the very popular Brushes app for the iPhone and it’s partner desktop app, Brushes Viewer. Click below to watch an animation of my painting. The funny part is that the animation doesn’t record my strokes, but instead, builds the painting from the bottom-most layer to the top. –> Bedroom Window animated
NBA Icons: Northwest Division
Posted by jfx in basketball, computers, icons on February 9th, 2010
The final part: six of six, the NBA Northwest Division icons for OS X, including the full 512 x 512 size. Mac and the PC, so no crying, ok? Download the mac icns version. Download the PC ico file.
NBA Icons: Southwest Division
Posted by jfx in basketball, computers, icons on February 5th, 2010
Part five of the six, the NBA Southwest Division icons for OS X, including the full 512 x 512 size. Mac and the PC, so no crying, ok? Download the mac icns version. Download the PC ico file.
NBA Icons: Pacific Division
Posted by jfx in basketball, computers, icons on January 11th, 2010
Part four of the six, the NBA Pacific Division icons for OS X, including the full 512 x 512 size. Mac and the PC, so no crying, ok? Download the mac icns version. Download the PC ico file.
NBA Icons: Atlantic Division
So after posting the one icon I had to go and get busy on the set. Part one of the six, the NBA Atlantic Division icons for OS X, including the full 512 x 512 size. We have the Mac set and the PC, so every one wins. Download the mac icns version. Download the PC ico file.
