A Collection
A casual collection of news, ideas that make me smile, observations
... and all things in between.
Journaling
The Latest
Live Now and How Books Team Up
February 1, 2010
We've recently teamed up with HOW books on a book publishing deal. The book will roughly consist of 200, perforated pages that can be easily torn out and hung up or given away to spread smiles. Estimated arrival is December 2010, available through all major offline and online booksellers including distribution in America, Europe, Australia & Canada — read more
Brand New Live Now Online Community
February 1, 2010
I just wrapped up the design and development of the new Live Now online community website. Complete with new information, sections, art, blog, etc. More bits and bobs coming here and there.
www.welivenow.org
Vitamin Water Rail Jam
December 12, 2010
I've been busy working on a bunch of promotional pieces for an upcoming Vitamin Water Rail Jam. The event will span three different weekends with some incredible give-a-ways and prizes.
See Samples
Free Doodles 4
November 12, 2009
I was asked to create the cover for 'Free Doodles 4', a zine created by Portland's very own Corey Thompson. The zine is a collaborative effort, from a group of many different artists. It's currently in production and will be out shortly. Happy to be included, thanks Corey!
Take a look at the piece here
Check out Corey's blog for details.
November 11, 2009
"Challenge the status quo ... rise above average ... let's evolve."
-Eric
Grain Edit Feature
October 29, 2009
One of my favorite blogs, Grain Edit, was recently in touch about a feature on their website. I'm so very happy and grateful. They are a great group of guys building such a wonderful source of inspiration. Thanks again GE crew!
Read the Feature
New Website
October 28, 2009
Just launched my all new website. Hope you enjoy it! I've put in many early mornings and have been learning handfuls of fun new CSS. More bits and pieces to come in time.
Forever21
September 8, 2009
A couple of my pieces landed over at the Forever21 blog. Cool!
Go see!
HOW Magazine Website of the Month
September 3, 2009
Live Now was featured on HOW Magazine's website of the month. HOW is such a great organization!
Check it out
Friendship Show Opens!
September 1, 2009
'Friendship Show' mixed media exhibition featuring works by yours truly. Open from Sept. 1 through Oct. 30, Cafe Mela. Come by and take a peak! Enjoy everyone!
flickR
August 20, 2009
I opened up a flickR account for new work and my love for photography. I'll be documenting the progress of the Friendship show there too.
Go, go go!
Friendship Show
July 2, 2009
I'm workin on a new solo exhibition due out in early September at Cafe Mela. The show is based around friendships and childhood dreams. The show will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. See ya there!
Read more
My Love for You
June 16, 2009
Nice little write up over at My Love For You. Thanks Meighan!
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Daric Paul
May 13, 2009
The Daric Paul albums recently arrived ... looking good. Check out a few pics here. His tunes are now available on itunes too!
Mankind Magazine
March 6, 2009
I was recently recently interviewed and featured in the March issue of Design for Mankind. (Thanks Erin)
Purchase the issue here
Could be Me
January 5, 2009
I was recently invited to participate in a creative project, "Could be Me" created by Paul Paper out of Lithuania. "Could be Me" is a project exploring the possibility of one artist occupying another's space. It is a visual adventure and an interpretation of the same sentence by different artists worldwide.
Check out my contribution
Muse Interview
May 9, 2009
I was recently interviewed by Art Director, new friend & all around great guy Drew Wilson down in Oceanside, CA about the Live Now Campaign.
Go check out the interview
Veer Sends a Nod
May 5, 2008
The great people over at Veer have shown some generous support for the Live Now Campaign. They recently posted a nice little write up on their blog, The Skinny.
"Life Lessons turned typographic posters - Eric Smith is a designer from Washington state with a fine eye for typography."
Jon Parker - Veer
Read the full write up
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