What do you think of when I say the word Nintendo? Mario perhaps? What about Sega? Sonic the Hedgehog, right? When you think about it, there are so many icons that are usually simple and easy to remember, yet represent volumes of emotions, feelings, and memories. A good character design is able to garner immediate recognition no matter where it is seen. Unfortunately, being seen is the hardest step. Enter Mojizu, a community where character designers can convene, meet and share their designs with each other and the world, and maybe make a few bucks while they’re at it. It is the first forum dedicated specifically to character design, showcasing the talents of skilled artists that otherwise would not get the recognition they deserve. Put aside some time and take a good look at the site. You’ll see pixel characters (icons/avatars), line art monsters, and even 3D sculpted creatures. Maybe after, you’ll be inspired to dust off your Wacom and submit a few yourself. We’ve been told there are plenty of new exciting features coming soon.
If you’re in the bay area July 29th around 6:30-10:00pm make sure to check out this huge 
The newest Victionary publication is all about the most thrilling and inspiring tattoo graphics from designers and artists around the world. The book concentrates on 3 main areas, spread throughout 432 packed color pages: The individual design of tattoo icons and patterns, in your closeup detail pages and finally an interesting excercise to reveal how artists play around with reproduced tattoo graphics on human and animal bodies. It also comes with a handful of fake tattoos to play with and apply safely.
