August 22, 2010
Busy, busy, busy

I’m back on Twitter now (http://www.twitter.com/matthew_mella) which has been the limit of my exhibitionism this last week or so.

So what’s new? A lot of stuff! On the techy side of things, I’m trying to pick up a bit more Objective C, and I think I might tinker with some Java for Android. On the less techy side of things, just laid out some promotional stuff for a couple of folk bands (I will post those soon!) and I’m designing a tattoo for a friend. That’s not to mention the web design stuff I’ve got on the go too.

I’ve also got a couple of instructional books to work through. One is the Typography Workbook by Timothy Samara and the other is Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. I will tell you how I get on! The latter is pretty interesting so will post more detail on that one.

Typography Workbook: A Real-world Guide to Using Type in Graphic Design on Amazon.co.uk

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain on Amazon.co.uk

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August 1, 2010
Songs to listen to #6

“Sunshine Of Your Love” - Ella Fitzgerald (via Spotify)

There’s a lot of background music, but some songs are there to be listened to.

This may be my favourite cover version ever.

From “Sunshine Of Your Love” (Amazon.co.uk)

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July 31, 2010
More old work. I did this for a competition too.

More old work. I did this for a competition too.

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July 30, 2010
OK, it’s a bit early for Christmas, but I hope to be posting a new card design then, especially as I missed last year! This is from 2008.

OK, it’s a bit early for Christmas, but I hope to be posting a new card design then, especially as I missed last year! This is from 2008.

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July 29, 2010
Songs to listen to #5

“Nature Boy” - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (via Spotify)

There’s a lot of background music, but some songs are there to be listened to.

Some awesome lyrics in this one.

From “Abattoir Blues/the Lyre of Orpheus” (Amazon.co.uk)

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July 28, 2010
Songs to listen to #4

“It’s Not The End Of The World?” - Super Furry Animals (via Spotify)

I listen to a lot of background music, but some songs are there to be listened to.

From “Rings Around the World” (Amazon.co.uk)

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July 27, 2010
Songs to listen to #3

“Season of the Witch” - Donovan (via Spotify)

I listen to a lot of background music. Some songs are there to be listened to.

Off “Sunshine Superman” (Amazon.co.uk)

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July 26, 2010
Another great year for Tramlines

I’ve just had a great weekend at Tramlines 2010 - I’ve never seen so many people out and watching live music in Sheffield. Touted as Europe’s largest free music festival, the event spanned over 50 venues across the city centre.

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July 26, 2010
Tyrant king of the bookshelves

The geek in me has wanted a replica fossil for a very long time. Unfortunately, nice ones are very expensive. Recently though, the spendthrift in me combined with the DIY enthusiast in me hit upon the idea of a project.

I decided to buy an inexpensive educational model of a T Rex skeleton and do it up; the model itself is fairly accurate and just needs some work to make it into a grown-up display piece.

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July 25, 2010
Songs to listen to #2

“Beat Girl” - John Barry & His Orchestra (via Spotify)

I listen to a lot of background music. Some songs are there to be listened to.

Awesome film as well - Beat Girl [DVD] on Amazon.co.uk

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