Tuesday Coolsday

Trying something new: Cool finds from working the google reader on the internet machine.

Cool Collection: Best Custom Lettering of 2009 (so far)
This work from around the web is simply amazing. It inspires me in a big way, but also makes me want to bury my moleskin where no one will ever see it. I'll get there. {via Design Observer}

Cool Dude: Paul Heaston
I simply cannot get enough of this guy's sketchbooks. I actually have a crush on one drawing specifically (sorry, Jason). I highly recommend subscribing to his blog. {originally discovered via Lines and Colors}

Cool Write-Up: David Apatoff on the Illustration Academy
Having attended the Illustration Academy and spent 7 grueling weeks day-in and day-out with these people, I have to say I'm biased. So I'm always happy when an outsider sees what the fuss is all about and gives the IA gang the recognition they deserve. {via Illustration Art}

Cool Friend: Erika Steiskal's penguins
Erika is a roommate from aforementioned Illustration Academy so we have a special bond that will keep us close for a lifetime. She just recently entered the freelance world and started working on a children's book about penguins. She's such a dedicated artist - she made little penguin sculptures! A LOT of them! Just so she could have accurate lit reference photos! Impressive. Also look for her sketchbook stuff and an almost-complete Bernanke illustration.

That's it! Tune in next Tuesday for more coolness.