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Mad Men

“Mad Men” Water-Cooler: “At the Codfish Ball”

Welcome to the Studio 602 "Mad Men" water cooler, where spoilers reign! If you haven't seen last night's episode, we suggest you join the lobsters dancing in a row as they shuffle off to Buffalo at the Codfish Ball... Mad Men Water Cooler -…
Pencil Artist Maria Cristina Bellucci

Pencil Artist of the Week: Maria Cristina Bellucci

We’ve featured pencil artists who do some pretty unique things with pencils, but this week’s featured pencil artist takes it to another level. Her name is Maria Cristina Bellucci and we can almost guarantee that you haven’t seen pencil…

How to Sell a Raisin: An Interview with Ad Man Mark Keller

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Mark Keller, former ad man and current Creative Director at Loudville Studios. In this interview, Mark gives an inside look at the life of an ad man, explains just how spot on Mad Men's portrayal…
Blackwing Experience

Blackwing Takes Manhattan at the Blackwing Experience

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Blackwing Takes Manhattan at the Blackwing Experience The Blackwing Experience and the Party for the Pencil hit New York City last week and, by all accounts, both were a hit. Over 1,000 artists, writers, musicians and other creatives graced…
Blackwing Font

Create Your Own Blackwing Font

At last week’s Blackwing Experience at the Art Directors Club in New York, guests were able to create their own hand drawn font using a Palomino Blackwing pencil. The station was a huge hit, with hundreds of guests creating their very own…
Blackwing pencils

Stop the Presses: Blackwings in the Wild! – PPC

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Pencils and Pop-Culture: Blackwings in the Wild! Usually I reserve this space as a spot to muse on pencils and pop culture on a broad scale. However, lately our Palomino Blackwing and Palomino Blackwing 602 pencils have been popping up in some…
Mad Men

“Mad Men” Water Cooler: “Far Away Places”

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Welcome to this week's Mad Men watercooler! As always, spoilers are ahead, so if you haven't watched last night's episode, find a place far away from this post... Mad Men Water Cooler - "Far Away Places" First off, RIP Roger and Jane’s marriage.…

So Commercial: Our Favorite Advertising Campaigns, Part Three

In part three of our Favorite Advertising Campaign Series, Ann and Alex discuss advertising campaigns for Progressive Auto Insurance and Gears of War. Our Favorite Advertising Campaigns, Part Three Ann Mazzaferro, Writer Progressive Auto…

Pencil Artist of the Week: Timothy Hodge

This week’s featured pencil artist is someone who’s work you might be familiar with. His name is Timothy Hodge, and he has worked on films such as Mulan, Brother Bear and Veggie Tales. It’s his notebook filled with sketches and doodles,…

Dick Clark, Creativity and the American Bandstand

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Dick Clark, Creativity and the American Bandstand Just two days ago, Dick Clark passed away at the age of 82. For the current generation of youngsters, Clark was known as the host of the New Year's Eve ball-drop special on NBC. For anyone over…