Just My Type

I've had these posters saved in my hard drive for a while now. They're by Maddy Nye, who is a columnist at Design Love Fest, and regularly designs these insightful messages using palettes from all sorts of photos and references.


I didn't immediately notice that there was a 'type' I kept going back to. My favorites tend to be those with sunny pops of color, but are muted and low-contrast, almost matte like ceramics right before they're fired in the kiln.


I think it's great practice to compile a lot of things that capture your attention, and then try to pin down what ties them together. For me, it works as a sort of compass that I use to guide my creative work. 

(I know Pinterest does the same for others, but personally I'm having trouble keeping up with all the social media lol.) If, like me, you're still struggling to find your voice as an artist, this might be a helpful little exercise.