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Thursday, May 24, 2007

The Patron Saints of Graphic Design


As someone who was raised a catholic, I am familiar with the concept of there being a patron saint to whom you can address an entreaty for a little help and understanding for just about every cause under the sun. The legions of "holy" dead folk even include Saint Jude, the one responsible for lost causes. (Gotta' wonder how he ever got stuck with that job!)
It was, therefore, a fun find when I came across the site dedicated to the Patron Saints of Graphic Design. Created by W. Lynn Garrett, the site addresses the issue of saints for this cause having formerly been conspicuous in their absence. Says she, "Despite not being Catholic, I've always loved the rich beauty of icon paintings & found Patron Saints to be fascinating. I *adore* the idea that no matter who you are or what your problem is, there are long-dead holy people solely dedicated to be on your side so that you're never alone."
Garrett has created and canonized six saints, from Saint Concepta to Saint Typo, to look after the needs of the graphic design community. Visit the site if you have a little time to spare and you want to enjoy a little imaginative fun. The artwork is actually quite beautiful, with the Saints' portraits being original photocollages comprised of retouched and altered scans, photos and royalty free art. As Garrett points out, "They exist due to the magic of Photoshop, my friends. Blessed be Saint Pixela!"

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