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These are pieces done for the Illustrated Objects project at lemasney.com that were made in Inkscape.

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Elephant made out of text

Elephant made out of text by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Elephant made out of text by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Elephant made out of text by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Elephant made out of text

One of my favorite animals, the elephant, the latest in this text based animals sub-project.

‘Elephants are mammals of the family Elephantidae and the largest existing land animals. Three species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Elephantidae is the only surviving family of the order Proboscidea; extinct members include the mastodons. The family Elephantidae also contains several now-extinct groups, including the mammoths and straight-tusked elephants. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs, whereas Asian elephants have smaller ears, and convex or level backs. Distinctive features of all elephants include a long trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, massive legs, and tough but sensitive skin. The trunk, also called a proboscis, is used for breathing, bringing food and water to the mouth, and grasping objects. Tusks, which are derived from the incisor teeth, serve both as weapons and as tools for moving objects and digging. The large ear flaps assist in maintaining a constant body temperature as well as in communication. The pillar-like legs carry their great weight.’

from “Elephant – Wikipedia” at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant curated by lemasney creative. Feel free to share.
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Platypus made out of text #design #typography #Inkscape

Platypus made out of text cc-by lemasney
Platypus made out of text cc-by lemasney

Platypus
Platypus text

I got called out by a friend of Dan Wadlinger’s to make a Platypus. I thought it was an interesting challenge, even if I already had a very cute P animal in this series. Hope you like it!

“The platypus is among nature’s most unlikely animals. In fact, the first scientists to examine a specimen believed they were the victims of a hoax. The animal is best described as a hodgepodge of more familiar species: the duck (bill and webbed feet), beaver (tail), and otter (body and fur). Males are also venomous. They have sharp stingers on the heels of their rear feet and can use them to deliver a strong toxic blow to any foe.” curated by lemasney from Platypus | National Geographic at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/p/platypus/

“The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), also known as the duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth. The animal is the sole living representative of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus (Ornithorhynchus), though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record. The first preserved platypus body was thought to have been a fake, made of several animals sewn together,[3] when it was first looked at by scientists in 1799.[4]” curated by lemasney from Platypus – Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platypus

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A pig made out of text

A pig made out of text cc-by lemasney
A pig made out of text cc-by lemasney
Pig
A pig made out of text cc-by lemasney

The latest in my animal typography studies, A pig made out of text cc-by lemasney. Hope you enjoyed it!

‘A pig is any of the animals in the genus Sus, within the even-toed ungulate family Suidae. Pigs include domestic pigs and their ancestor, the common Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa), along with other species. Pigs, like all suids, are native to the Eurasian and African continents, ranging from Europe to the Pacific islands. Suids other than the pig are the babirusa of Indonesia, the pygmy hog of Asia, the warthog of Africa, and another genus of pigs from Africa. The suids are a sister clade to peccaries. Juvenile pigs are known as piglets.[1] Pigs are highly social and intelligent animals.[2] With around 1 billion individuals alive at any time, the domestic pig is among the most populous large mammals in the world.[3][4] Pigs are omnivores and can consume a wide range of food.[5] Pigs are biologically similar to humans and are thus frequently used for human medical research.[6]’

from “Pig – Wikipedia” at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig curated by lemasney creative. Feel free to share.
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PPCUG presents: 365 Sketches project overview

Day 210: A vector sketch of clouds by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #drawing #creativecommons #cc-by
Day 210: A vector sketch of clouds by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #drawing #creativecommons #cc-by
Day 210: A vector sketch of clouds by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #drawing #creativecommons #cc-by
Day 210: A vector sketch of clouds by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #drawing #creativecommons #cc-by

Host: Princeton PC Users Group

Artist’s Statement: https://lemasney.com/consulting/about-365-sketches/

Venue: Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, Lawrenceville, NJ

Date: August 30th, 2010

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It’s not so much that I’m connected as addicted.

It's not so much that I'm connected as addicted.
It's not so much that I'm connected as addicted.
It's not so much that I'm connected as addicted.
It’s not so much that I’m connected as addicted.

When it comes to information, I like it to come in firehose form, because I have excellent filters. Here’s a note that you might find is true for yourself too. Meanwhile, information addiction is a real thing, and you may find the following useful:

‘Contemporary theories of reinforcement learning are rooted in the dopaminergic reward system.  Dopamine neurons in parts of the midbrain, such as the ventral tegmental area and substantia nigra pars compacta, play a vital role in the expectation of reward. Most of what is known about these neurons comes from electrode recording experiments with rhesus monkeys. Not surprisingly, these neurons respond to primitive rewards, such as food and water. They signal a monkey’s expectation of rewards, but what was not known until now is whether these same neurons might also signal expectation of information. To test for this preference for information, which is a cognitive reward, a new paradigm needed to be put in place. Ethan Bromberg-Martin and Okihide Hikosaka, both at the National Eye Institute, developed a brilliant behavioral task that opened the door.’

from “The Chemistry of Information Addiction – Scientific American” at https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-we-addicted-to-inform/ curated by lemasney creative. Feel free to share.
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Just Ask (Just Task)

Just ask (Just Task) by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Just ask (Just Task) by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Just ask (Just Task) by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Just Ask (Just Task)

So this came out of a recent discussion with one of my oldest friends, Roch. He’s a great artist, and one of my lifelong inspirations. This sketch celebrates just one example of why I love him as a friend and mentor. He told me a few years back about an art project in which the focus was on a single phrase that could be taken in more then one way, but could also potentially be seen as a way of life.

As I understand it, Roch’s idea, “Just (t)ask”, is a play on words that indicates that as long as the thing you’re asking for is just (reasonable, not hurtful, helpful, etc.) I’m more than willing to consider helping you to do it. Just ask, just say the words, help me to understand that you want to do this thing, and let’s do it. Together.

Much love, Roch, and thanks for the inspiration for all the time I’ve known you.