1950s Record Album Designer Saul Mandel

Abstract Design Dominates Advertising, Products and Design in the 1950s 

As a Contemporary Mixed Media artist inspired by Mid Century design, I have been studying designers of 1950s record albums. This 1950s Igor Stravinsky album cover designed by Saul Mandel is a great example of the growing interest in abstract design during the Atomic age and the use of   popular 1950s colors of turquoise, corals, aquas, turquoise and grays.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Jenn Ski: An Artist With A Passion For Mid-Century Design

Abstract Designs By Jenn Ski

I just had to share with you these wonderful Mid-Century inspired designs created  by Jenn Ski an artist who sells on Etsy.com. I recently meant Jenn at a holiday fair in the South End of Boston. I have been an admirer of her designs for a long time. She sells abstract prints, tote bags, placemats , fabrics and more with her original designs. As you can see, Jenn brings a new twist to Atomic Era styles.

Jenn obtained a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Massachusetts in 2005. Jenn explained to me that in the beginning she painted her Mid-Century designs with acrylics and then learned how to create her signature designs using computer generated giclee graphics. 

Visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JennSki

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists