Authentic American Illustrations
CSA Images’ stock illustrations have an old-time “American” look to them. Some of their illustrations have an old-time letterpress look, while others seem straight out of 1940s and 1950s pop culture.
They also have photos: their Plastock collection features playful photographs of plastic figurines you may remember from long ago. In addition, their Elements collection contains thousands of icons, borders, ornaments and patterns.
They also have a collection of fonts that complement their illustrations. I think it’s fun to just scroll through the images.
Jeff Gamet is a contributing editor for Design Tools Monthly, the executive summary of graphic design news. He is also the morning editor and reviews editor for The Mac Observer and iPodObserver.com, and contributing writer for Layers Magazine and Photoshop User. He writes the InBrief column for InDesign Magazine, and is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X,” from Peachpit Press
When Jeff isn’t writing about the graphic design world, he’s talking about it on the Design Tools Weekly podcast with co-host Jay Nelson. He also talks about Apple and the Mac world every week on The Mac Observer’s Apple Weekly Report.
Jeff studies, tests and reviews new software and technologies for the Macintosh community as well as the design and print industries. He is a former Pre-press specialist, and has nearly 25 years experience with computer technology. Jeff trains, lectures and consults on techniques for more efficiently using Mac OS X in creative environments throughout the country.
In the rare moments when he can get away from his MacBook Pro, Jeff spends his time climbing and biking in the Colorado mountains.