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Inspiration: Greg White - Photographer

November 20, 2008 | Filed under: inspiration by valp @ 8:00 am

A must see portfolio of Greg White.

Found via Reform & Revolution.

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Showcase: Updated Valpnow.com

November 18, 2008 | Filed under: valp by valp @ 1:42 am

That’s pure truth - I’ve just updated my web page with new and never published artworks. ;)

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Featured at Inspired-Inspirers #2

November 17, 2008 | Filed under: valp by valp @ 8:20 pm

Inspired-Inspirers is a place for people who inspire the world to show us who inspires them - this idea is simple and brilliant, especial if you compare it to other graphic/design related websites. Issue 2, which was just released, feature great guys such as Matt W. Moore, Justin Maller and Peter Jaworowski. I am very proud of being one of them!

“Stay sharp. Stay Inspired.”

Thanks Diego and all the best!

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Inspiration: Benedict Campbell photography

November 10, 2008 | Filed under: inspiration by valp @ 9:14 am

Online showcase of Benedict Campbell - the photographer, digital artist, film maker and designer - is such great inspiration, I just could not stay for a (long) while, bookmark and save some pics. I bet you will do the same, but please don’t miss any of these divisions because each has various brilliant images!

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Inspiration: Fallout 3, A post nuclear role playing game

November 5, 2008 | Filed under: inspiration by valp @ 7:02 pm

It was a while to get this game on my hands, but 31st of October (2008) was the day when I start playing Fallout 3 and didn’t stop till now. If I am not sitting in front of my comp exploring wastelands, I’m reading and thinking about current/next quest at least. It’s impressive!

I’ve decided to give a short introduction to everybody who are not familiar with this game and may never heard of, just because they don’t play. As I figured out lot of designers just don’t like or don’t have time… Well, for this game you will keep some extra hours and treat it like another project :). But I want to say it’s really worth of your attention - no matter what you think about all video games world.

Fallout 3 takes place in a post nuclear United States, in the Washintion DC area. The year in the game is 2277 and you start off the game as a young boy that lives in Vault 101, a fallout shelter. The game begins at birth and flash forwards using minor mini-missions, where you establish your character and skills selecting the traits you feel will be the most important for your style of gameplay. *quote source

First of all you should Prepare for the Future and official Fallout website. Go and visit both sites.

One of many things I like in this game is it’s mood - a post nuclear, sometimes humorous and scary, always dirty, seasoned with perfect ‘30 music and ‘50 aesthetics. Graphics engine is great even if you are not running newest PC (didn’t compare with console versions).

Next take a look at some screenshots at my favourite site Gamespot or just launch video review, also available at Gametrailers. For more inspirations go and check out this nice Evolution of a Franchise video prepared by IGN - a good way to compare F3 with previous versions from 1997 and 1998.

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The Fuel - Prym identity

October 31, 2008 | Filed under: graphic design by valp @ 9:48 am

Remember my “the Fuel” set of two graphics? They were used for identity works I was hired (last year) by Prym, a printing house from Myslowice/Poland. It took me a while to get them printed but.. here they are :).

Click to see two more images.

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Inspiration: Phillip Toledano Photography

October 29, 2008 | Filed under: inspiration by valp @ 6:37 pm

I was browsing Behance and found that marvelous photo by Phillip Toledano and just cannot miss it. You definately have to visit his portfolio or Behance page and better do it right now!

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Inspiration: Organic Idents for MTV Australia by Umeric

October 22, 2008 | Filed under: inspiration by valp @ 8:45 pm

I’m a big fan of all Umeric projects and believe you will join me soon. Obviously if you haven’t seen their awesome stuff before - that’s why it’s good way to get inspired and thunderstruck with real quality! You will love their new designs for MTV Australia as well as all others. Still here? Click click click!

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Interview for Digital Temple

October 20, 2008 | Filed under: valp by valp @ 9:00 am

Digital Temple 3 cover

Digital Temple is a free, online & french magazine and has launched its #3 Issue called “UNION”. This parution is made of 224 pages, 9 items and 12 artists: Si Scott, Esteban, Karborn, ValpNow, Laundry!, Ben Frost, Sruli Recht, Phil Toledano, Young Meagher, MWM Graphics, Vera Biryukova, Annie Woodford.

For all of you especial interested in graphic design, painting, illustration, motion, photography, music, art and fashion - check it out now!

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Inspiration: The iStock Battle Royale

| Filed under: inspiration, valp by valp @ 8:00 am

It took 85 days, 117 contenders and as of last week, October 9, four choice winners with nbodine taking the first prize of $5,000 USD for her victory in nbodine and rosen_dukov.” You can read that if you get newsletter from iStock, but I bet lot of us are just missing all newsletters we have subscribed one day.

I was invited to be guest judge in Battle Royale finals, which was big honour for me. Both competitors are amazing and this is great reason to get inspired, maybe try something new or just review your skills. They were on a big rush, pushed their skills into edge and absolutely deserves for attention.

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