Day 311 - Typical Dutch Design: my very own Delfts Blauw (Delft Blue)

Yesterday I told you about the classic Delfts Blauw pottery and the way i which it still inspires designers.

I decided to start my own Delfts Blauw project.
A serie of illustrations, minimalistic, in blue and white.

Below you find my first one. What do you think of it?

In case you didn't notice: it's a jar with lid (bird view)

Delfts Blauw, jar with lid - © 2VORM 2013

Day 310 - Typical Dutch Design: Delfts Blauw (Delft Blue)

One of the things that is typical Dutch - besides windmills, wooden shoes and tulips - is Dutch pottery, called 'Delfts Blauw'. Delft is the name of the city in which the pottery is produced and painted. Blauw is the name of the color of the painting: blue.

You have probably seen traditional Delfts Blauw vases, plates, tiles, etc. What is interesting that designers are stille interested in the traditional pottery and paintings and patterns, and that it inspires them to create new versions of Delft Blauw.

Below two photo's:
the first one of a traditional plate,
the second is a modern interpretation of the same vase, designed by Piet Paris.

Day 309 - Photography: Creative with perspective

It's always fun to play with perspective when you take photo's,

Today, I'll show you some nice examples from instagram.
Have fun and be inspired!

Day 308 - New photo challenge: rain

As you know, I am in a photography class. Each week we get a challenge.

The challenge for this week is: rain.Not just rain, but we need to try to find a creative way to make a photo of rain.

As it rained a lot this weekend, I had the opportunity to start this project. The photo below is taken from the inside of the car. The raindrops on the window transform the photo into a watercolor painting. I like it a lot. Unfortunately I did not have my camera, so I had to use my phone. Therefore the quality is not that goo :-(

Rain - photo by 2VORM, all rights reserved

Day 307 - Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch

Today I visited the Stedelijk Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch, a town in the southern part of the Netherlands. The Museum moved recently to a new building, in the city centre. I really love the architecture. The photo below is taken in the corridor that leads you to the museum store.

Day 306 - DIY: Your photo on wood

Today's post is for the Dutch readers.

It is a DIY project in which you learn to 'print' your photo on wood.
To be honest, I didn't try it myself yet. But it seems fun to me.

Source: Roomed

Day 305 - Graphic design tutorial: Spooky Ghosts - Boooo!

Hi there, yesterday we celebrated Halloween. As I'm still in the mood, I decided to share this tutorial with you: create your own spooky ghosts with Illustrator.

Have fun!

Source tutorial