“Outside The Lines” Coloring Book

Over 100 works of art by over 100 contemporary artists, for creatives of all ages

The best creative tools have the power to appeal to all ages. Case in point: “Outside the Lines,” a coloring book curated by Souris Hong-Porretta, featuring over 100 works of art by an equal number of contemporary artists, designers, illustrators, photographers and musicians. Set for release 3 September 2013, the floppy-paged book features an often curious collection of existing and specially commissioned line drawings that …

Ed Roth: “Dolly Was Cloned From A Mammary Gland”

The artist and stencil designer questions originality and conformity in a new solo show

Brooklyn-based artist and designer Ed Roth, the creative mind behind Stencil1, is showcasing his free-hand talents with a gallery exhibition at Seattle’s Twilight Gallery and Boutique. Opening 8 August 2013, the series is called “Dolly Was Cloned From A Mammary Gland (I Will aAlways Love You)” and is centered around Dolly the cloned sheep, and the song “I Will Always Love You” by her namesake …

Normann Copenhagen Tea

Loose-leaf tea from the Danish design house with packaging by designer Anne Lehmann

Best known for their smart, minimal home furnishings, Denmark’s Normann Copenhagen recently took a step into the drinkable design category with the introduction of a line of 12 teas. Contained in colorful, reusable tins with graphics by designer Anne Lehmann, the loose-leaf teas are a fun addition to the brand’s sometimes quirky repertoire. We had the pleasure of sampling two of the teas to be …