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In Part 4 of the Analogical Reasoning mini-series, we take a look at recent viewer comments. This is a monster of an episode clocking in at 25 minutes. Packed with; excerpts from the 1980’s BBC computer/technology chat show “Micro Live,” Russian battle tank periscopes, the 1980’s Atari computer game “Battle Zone,” reflections on the white […]

In part 3 of the “Analogical Reasoning” series, Elliott Earls breaks down the 4 master tropes of figurative language Glenn Beck chalkboard style. Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College […]

Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College are plagued by simplistic thinking and by laziness. Here’s a look at one specific strategy to invest any art object with more power. […]

Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College are plagued by simplistic thinking and by laziness. Here’s a look at one specific strategy to invest any art object with more power. […]

The 10 Year Old Sneaker Design Hypebeast and his handmade sneakers. Harris Earls, inspired by global streetware brands, designs and handmakes a pair of hightop sneakers.  This is an inside look at the process, from design through to finished product.

This is Part 3 of “The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design.” In this episode we examine the role that micro-compositions can play in solving a tricky langauge problem.

In Part 2 of “The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design” we take a look at the movment and what it will take to resurrect it.

In the 1990s the field of graphic design had an experimental or formalist avant-garde wing. This graphic design was “experimental” in that was based on untested ideas or techniques and involved a radically new or innovative style. It was avant-garde in that it often questioned the relationship between producer and consumer. Why did the movement […]

Wrongthink Part 2: Linguistic intelligence and verbal acuity (one’s ability to talk all proper ’n what not), seem to be critical components of an effective studio practice. It’s hard to make a case against verbal communication skills. However, when we bracket off what’s said from the work itself, what are we left with? At times […]

Design as a hybrid practice is compelling. ❌🏹❌ AIM HIGHLos Angeles based Christian Morin draws upon both contemporary graphic design and contemporary painting in his relentless drive towards more powerful work. ########## #hybriddesignpractice

Episode 54 of Studio Practice is about “Wrongthink” and “Thoughtcrime.” I find it staggeringly hard to believe that in the dumpster fire that is our national conversation  regarding; free speech, safe spaces and the nature of higher education, Art & Design are “bit players.” Why is it that Journalism and the Humanities (NOT Art!) are […]

The Google advertising system known as Adwords, has the potential to be a compelling platform for experimental design and contemporary art. The 6 Second Youtube bumper Ad in has great potential as a non-traditional art space. In this video we take a look at how to use the Youtube Adwords platform as a contemporary art […]

In Part 2 of The Real Disaster Artist we take a deeper look at the process of making an art installation through natural disatser. A Detroit artist trades natural gas futures during Hurricane Harvey to finance a major museum Installation. In this episode, we take a look at disaster capitalism and art making. “Parafiction #1 […]

A Detroit artist trades natural gas futures during Hurricane Harvey to finance a major museum Installation. In this episode, we take a look at disaster capitalism and art making. “Parafiction #1 Disaster Capitalism and Dismantling Beauty,” In Donald Trump’s America we live in a parafictional universe. From www.eventualepisteme.wordpress.com regarding parafiction: “Parafiction is an experiment with […]

What kind of difficult questions do the recent events in Charlottesville Virginia raise for the studio artist?

On Drawing. A consideration of preparatory work for painting.

How to make the most unusual, and world’s best sweet-hot pickles. In this episode Elliott Earls shows how to “remanufacture” sweet, hot pickles.

Powerful lessons for the artist from the Breakfast Club and the NFL. Links, Institutions and References from this Episode Powerful lessons for the artist from the Breakfast Club and the NFL. Links, Institutions and References from this Episode ############################################# Regarding The Films of John Hughes Information on the filmmaker John Hughes from IMDB. John Hughes […]

Weaponized Aesthetics: Art as an Agent of Positive Social Change | EPISODE 36 Artists and proto-designers Gran Fury, Piotr Szyhalski, George Grosz, John Heartfield, Otto Dix and the Nuisance Committee are all involved in a form of Weaponized Aesthetic practice. In this Episode we take a look at two strategies for the artist/designer concerned with […]

Substantive criticism – and more importantly the artists reaction to it is one – of the most powerful and efficient means to drive the work forward. and more importantly And most self identified non-academic artists believe that discussions of the mechanics of work will destroy the their ability to create. How as designers and artists […]

Thoughts from viewers of Episode 30 addressed here.

The American Graphic Designer and Artist Ed Fella embodies the principle of anti-mastery. In this episode, we take a look at Fella’s work and his role in the Cranbrook Design biome.

In this episode Elliott Earls takes a look at the artist and designers “other 40 hours’. Also in this episode he shows his technique for producing a prepartory drawing (for a painting) with a combination of graphite and ipad painting.

The most exteme dank memes.

2016’s most hypest cringe collection!!! Brought to you by the dopestproductionteamonearf (Matt Biro, Joshua Ray Stephens, Benjamin Teague, Elliott Earls, Mike Little, Gerome Evans and Benjamin Stewart)

This comment/response video relates to Episode 21 of Studio Practice.