Ever wonder just how big the internet really is nowadays? Want to know which website rules the world? (Spolier: Its Facebook.) Check out the very artistic and well edited motion graphic piece below to educate yourself.

Polaroid has announced that they will be partnering with Lady Gaga to create a new line of products.

“I am so proud to announce my new partnership with Polaroid as the creative director and inventor of specialty projects,” said Lady Gaga.  “The Haus of Gaga has been developing prototypes in the vein of fashion/technology/photography innovation–blending the iconic history of Polaroid and instant film with the digital era–and we are excited to collaborate on these ventures with the Polaroid brand. Lifestyle, music, art, fashion: I am so excited to extend myself behind the scenes as a designer, and to as my father puts it–finally, have a real job.”

We will be taking a first look at Lady Gaga’s work tonight at the Polaroid CES party. Full press release after the break.

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Need a gift idea for a graphic designer? Check out this clever branding alphabet poster by Jason Dean. He used certain logos to recreate the alphabet. Can you name all the logo’s used from A to Z?

Artist of the Week continues with this weeks featured artist Rashad Doucet. Who has been published with companies, like Slave Labor Graphics, Mascot Books, Zuda Comics and 803 Studios. I’ve seen some of his work before at the various Comic Conventions I’ve attended. Here’s a short interview with Rashad. Be sure to check out his Deviant Art.

Artist of the Week: Rashad Doucet

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Tell us a bit about yourself:

Well I’m a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Sequential Art Masters program and have been doing freelance artwork for the past few years. I’ve been published with companies, like Slave Labor Graphics, Mascot Books, Zuda Comics and 803 Studios. But what I’m most proud of is my first graphic novella that was distributed through Arctic Wolf Publishing, called My Dog is a Superhero. The book’s an old school Saturday morning inspired tale about a ten year-old afro-puffed diva-to-be, named Ashleigh who finds a cute little blue dog who turns out to be the kid-hero Wolfboy. And much to her chagrin, she ends up helping him catch other evil aliens disguised as pets, like the villainous Kid Squid. The comic came out last year and I’m hard at work on another one. I also just finished up a children’s book called Nadia’s Jewelry Box for HeartHead Publishing which should be out this month. I spend the rest of my time reading comics, playing Murmasa, and co-hosting a podcast for SCAD called Seqa Lab, with the occasional party thrown in for good measure.

I also have an unhealthy love of late 90’s pop music.

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This is just too awesome for words. In the video above, a Japanese man uses a long chainsaw to create an Anime figure out of logs. Wings, a wand and of course, big boobs, what else could you want? (Don’t you dare say tentacles.)

So if you are a geek like me you may have heard of this site called Etsy.  So let me start the Etsy Thursday news post and showcase with what I would consider to be a cool purchase.  Today’s featured items from Etsy are the VinylWallDesigns. These designs are fun and easy to apply on your walls.  When your friends walk into your home or apartment, and you got one of these on your wall, you’ll gain instant geek cred.

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We have all seen some really talented artists in various forms of media. It seems that there is a very large community over on Deviant Art. I find myself frequently visiting the site and just being blown away. I happen to stumble on Jeremy’s Art Gallery and boy was I amazed. A very interesting art style that really stands out. Also does some really bitchin Pokemon!!! Be sure to check out his Art Gallery. Here is a little Q&A session I had with Jeremy.

Artist of the Week: Jeremy M. Jack

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What’s been your inspiration for art?

As a child I was very inspired by Disney. Then came Don Bluth and he was like the ANTI-Disney. When i saw The Secret of Nihm I felt my whole life had changed… After which I saw the work of Norman Rockwell and art made a difference to me. Then came comics, and Jim Lee revolutionized the way I drew. Then Jae Lee blew my mind by proving comic art didn’t have to follow a specific “style”. Right now I am HUGELY inspired by greats like Matteo Scalera and Sean “Cheeks” Galloway. In fact I am taking Sean’s Schoolism course this semester and I can’t wait! As far as people close to me, I must give credit to my cousin Travis Story, who gave me the greatest tales to tell through my art. And my good friend Clayton Bodley, who gave me the best characters and a real drive to persue my art.

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This is one trippy art project.  Zoom Quilt is a collaborative group art project where each artist submits their art pieces into this long looping flash movie.  The flash movie continously zooms into each art piece making it seem like you’re going through a very weird world. Check it out.

Oh, and if you’re under the influence of some “stick, icky, icky”, you’re welcome.

The managers at this particular store actually have a sense of humor. They let their workers stack up soda boxes in the shape of Mario. How cool!

Mike Crowley is an artist that uses two of a geek’s favorite tools.  The first tool is Adobe Illustrator and the second is LEGO bricks.  So, what happens when you put both together and sprinkle in some Star Wars? You get some of the best sketches I’ve seen in quite a long time. Btw, he used Illustrator… with a mouse.  No Wacoms here, buddy.

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