Now these were not specifically made for us at COG Mag. They were made for the COG Bike Cafe in Mt. Evelyn, Australia. These works of art were made by Iain Banfield of Fruition Bakery, in the Yarra Valley Hills just outside Melbourne. Iain shot us an email showing us what he likes to do with his extra dough. Nice work Iain! What a small, delicious world we live in!
We're really honored to be included in the "Two Wheels Good" feature within issue 77 of Eye Magazine, The International Review of Graphic Design.
It's a rare thing these days to receive film from our correspondents, but it's also highly encouraged here. Today a parcel of negatives arrived from Korea courtesy of photographer extraordinaire, David Munson. Watch for the goods in COG 10.
"The NÖ GALLERY aims to create and display works which embrace the broad, visually appealing cyclorama that the bicycle affords. From exquisite typographical studies of head badges, to bold, graphic delineations of the humble cycling cap. We'll travel back to the pioneers of road racing, via collage, canvas and colour, and onward, through photography and film to provide an ongoing project space."
The image above is a detail of a piece called Grand Tours.
See the full sized version and more amazing paintings HERE.
Cycling Histories Ultimate Triumph Evaporates C H U T E Acrylic on canvas.
"The concept of Velo Art was born, combining my two passions while enjoying the Tour de France and other stage races virtually on my doorstep." —Jeff Parr (Velo Art)
It's fun to stumble upon artists that focus their subject on cycling. See and learn more
Ube's unique handstyle reflects the beautiful paint he produces on bicycles. His sketches are like the icing on the cake. I would love to peep your full sketchbook Ube!
"Ube's icecream shop derives from my particular style of custom paintings. Using multiple layering effects to generate color effects that have an iridescent appearance (changing colors within the paint). Whenever I get a chance I'll add metallic flake or pearl within the paint and the clear coat to add to the multidimensional look of the object. With any color palette I am presented with (from the client) - will present various techniques and layering styles to bring the initial color to another level. You won't only stand apart from others but people will acknowledge your sense of taste. Creating that new flavor for each client is the best part of the job." -Ube's Icecream Shop
Bruno Gallager's Benotto Illustrations hit a soft spot in my heart. Great work Bruno! Check out his Flickr HERE.
