You Lighthouse My Life

When I was very young, whenever we would pass a particular cemetery in Joliet, Illinois, without fail I would point to the limestone entrance which was a single castle-esque cylindrical cupola with a door, and say “That’s my house. I’m going to live there.” For years this went on. And when I pass it to this [...]

An Interview with Chicago Graphic Designer Brooke Becker

I was lucky enough to sit down with the lovely and talented Brooke Becker. In this interview she gives some insight into her design-rich background, what she digs about art, and how she stays sane as a graduate student and professional. …… SARAH: Brooke, you’ve got a great sense of design. Did growing up around art influence your [...]

Travis Sylvester, Master of Natural Reflectives

Travis Sylvester. What can I say about his work except “WOW”. This man has the uncannily ethereal ability to capture water and beautiful reflective fish in his amazing and dynamic color pencil works. I had the pleasure of encountering his work on the Prismacolor artists forum and I follow his progress on Facebook as well. [...]

Decorgasm? Yes, Please!

Some people you come across in life are effortlessly hip. Some people you know may communicate purposefully. And some could even belong to that rare tribe of industry professionals who are just …cool as hell. But I find that few people are all three.  However, Laura is. An Illinois senior interior designer by trade, Laura’s aptly titled [...]