Chalkboard Art Project

Last year at some point, I remember seeing so many wonderful images of art and typography used on blackboards.  

Some were themed for the holidays, others were inspirational quotes or messages

 about family and friends.

all of them have that wonderful quality 

of being made by hand 

and

 perfectly imperfect 

as only chalk can be

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Even Oprah

 and Time

hopped on board with a magazine covers

The incredibly talented person behind some of these images is Dana Tanamachi

seen here with Oprah

Dana initially worked for a Graphic Design firm, 

but found her calling in the interesting world of chalkboard art and Typography

while doodling on a blackboard with friends...

and the rest...as they say...it just plain amazing

 

She has worked for quite a few firms in the Silicon Valley...
a made a mark on the Fashion world with store and
window display chalkboards

She has created labels,  

home decor products, corporate office slogans 

and event signage

All of which feature her hand created typography

that is beautiful, thought provoking and original

and to some degree

temporary...which she finds part of the creative aspect of using chalk

here is a clip of Dana:
sharing the process of creating and designing for her clients

and her website 

here

event and magazine graphics

 magnets for West Elm

Ralph Lauren windows

private interiors

what I love about her work is how freely 

she designs and completes a project without grids and templates 

She is really inspirational!

I purchased a vintage slate chalkboard

and would like to have a little art like Dana's in my kitchen

 I doubt it will be all that impressive  

but it's a fun idea 

and there is always and eraser near by!

Hope you enjoyed seeing Dana and her work....

Cheers

~Kelley~