Inside the Retro Goldmine of Justin Blyth’s Blog

by | Jul 1, 2009 | ART, DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION, MAGAZINES & BOOKS, STREET ART, TATTOO CULTURE

So here’s the scoop on Justin Blyth – he’s been busting out some seriously cool TV commercials lately. You can totally check out his big-time creative chops at www.jblyth.com.

But, let me let you in on something even cooler: his blog. Picture this – a world made up entirely of images that stir up inspiration like you wouldn’t believe. This isn’t just your average blog, it’s like a peek inside Blyth’s brain, giving us a look at what gets his creative juices flowing.

We’re talking sultry sirens, groovy old record covers, vibes from the enigmatic Ellmore West, and rad classic band tees. It’s like a crazy kaleidoscope of cool stuff that gives you a solid idea of who he is and where he’s coming from.

Trust me when I say this, Blyth isn’t just some ad guy. He’s my personal hero, and his blog at www.jblyth.com/blog.html is seriously worth your time. It’s like a visual wonderland just waiting to inspire you.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

I created Richmond, Virginia’s culture publication RVA Magazine and brought the first Richmond Mural Project to town. Designed the first brand for the Richmond’s First Fridays Artwalk and promoted the citywide “RVA” brand before the city adopted it as the official moniker. I threw a bunch of parties. Printed a lot of magazines. Met so many fantastic people in the process. Professional work: www.majormajor.me




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