This week’s design share is typography that is wall art. I’ll spotlight on a few favorite artists of mine.

Peter Greco does some awesome calligraphic work, some of which can be seen in downtown LA. Much of his work look like illuminated manuscripts. He teaches Expressive Type at Art Center and presently continues creating awesome designs on walls and other objects (like skateboards, dishware, playing cards, etc).

See his Instagram which updates with more current work and variety: https://www.instagram.com/petergrecoart/?hl=en

Gemma O'Brien’s work has a more contemporary look, painting script as easily as sans serif type. There is a certain spunk and freedom that is expressed in her work, while remaining bold and full of grace. She is Australian illustrator and designer and utilizes both traditional and digital media to obtain desired results; she was among the featured artists to promote Adobe Photoshop Sketch.

Check out her Instagram for more current work and in-progress views: https://www.instagram.com/mrseaves101/?hl=en

Ben Johnston is a Toronto-based type artist who toys with perception and perspective using letterforms. His work tends to use simpler sans serif or brush letterforms, but they play with the environment, give you optical illusions and make you take a second or third look if you pass by on the street.

See his Instagram for more current work and/or in-progress views: https://www.instagram.com/benjohnstondesign/?hl=en

This week’s sign-off is a craft fair that seems like a big thing: Renegade Craft Los Angeles

April 6-7 — Enjoy a weekend in Los Angeles State Historic Park shopping from 200+ local and national Makers and Designers, eating from food trucks, sipping on craft cocktails, hanging out under canvas tents, creating block prints, and enjoying the Park’s springtime bloom.

Hello, block prints.

Also their website design is en pointe.