Author Archives: Rafael Esquer

January 7, 2022

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Alfalfa’s 7 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021

Although better that the dreaded 2020, the year of 2021 was still a difficult year. Two of the main events that made it better include, people emerging from isolation and connect with each other again…Continue reading

December 31, 2021

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Lovely Driftwood Creatures by Kirsty Elson

Beautiful things help us cope with trying times. To that end, I’d like to share the charming artwork of driftwood artist Kirsty Elson. Trained as an illustrator, Ms. Elson has been assembling minimal sculptures of…Continue reading

December 24, 2021

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The Award-winning Design of CBS News Stamp Collection

As you all surely know, last year the United States had a presidential election. One of the most debated topics surrounding the election was the mail-in voting. What states are currently using mail-in ballots exclusively…Continue reading

December 17, 2021

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The Pantone Color of the Year Is Very Peri

Since the year 2000, the Pantone Color Institute selects one color as the “Color of the Year.” The selection is usually hosts in a secret meeting in a European capital. There, color specialists from around…Continue reading

December 7, 2021

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The Marilyn Monroe Art Sponge Inspired by Andy Warhol

Today’s post is a fun packaging design conceived by Shuba Gift Factory. The company develops and produces creative designer gifts inspired by world art masterpieces. One of their latest products is the Monroe Art Sponge.…Continue reading

November 26, 2021

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Japanese Artist Rima Day Paints with Needles and Red Threads

Rima Day is a Japanese artist who lived in Tokyo and New York City before settling in Tennessee. With a background in fashion design and fiber arts, Rima creates beautifully crafted works using red threads…Continue reading

November 12, 2021

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“Portraits From My Community” by Feggo at Morris-Jumel Mansion

Felipe Galindo (aka Feggo) is a Mexican artist who’s well-known for his humorous cartoons published in The New Yorker. But his work goes beyond that. Through his art, Feggo tackles important issues such as immigration,…Continue reading

November 3, 2021

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“César A. Martínez: Mi Gente” Opens Tomorrow at Ruiz-Healy Art in NYC

Sra Rivas During the 1930’s , 2014. Acrylic on paper, 26 x 22.4 in (66 x 56.9 cm) The word “portrait” comes from the Latin portrahere, translated as “to drag out, reveal, expose.” Traditionally, a…Continue reading

October 22, 2021

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The Visceral Ceramic Work of Kazuhito Kawai

Kazuhito Kawai is an artist that has been pushing the visual language of ceramics. In his new show titled Riding for a Fall, currently on view at the Sokyo Lisbon Gallery in Portugal, Kawai plays with…Continue reading

October 15, 2021

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Ok, Sure, NYC, Lookout & Others Typographic Delights by Andrew Footit

Andrew Footit is a South African graphic designer based in London who specializes in experimental typography, type design and graphic identity work. As a self-thought artist, he’s not afraid to take risks. His typographic work…Continue reading