Lettering by Boris Pelcer {Type Heroes}

Todays Type Hero was found whilst endlessly procrastinating through the maze that is The Behance Network. If you havent yet had the chance to take a look at this amazing community, by all means, stop what you are doing this very instant and jet on over there.

(Please note, I do not actually expect you to tear your eyes from this ridiculously captivating blog in order to take a peak at The Behance Network. In your own time fair reader, in your own time.)

But alas, Boris Pelcer. Even his name has a vague hint of importance to it, and rightly so. This man is very important. A skilled and talented graphic designer, illustrator and hand-letterer, Pelcer does it all. Boasting a rich and colourful portfolio, Pelcer shows an uncanny skill for mastering composition, line and colour. I often find that a lot of designers (myself included) find their niche and stick to it quite stubbornly.  Not Pelcer, no no. His work spans from clean minimalistic  lettering to detailed galactic illustrations- each piece as good and mesmerising as the next.

What I particularly love about Pelcer's potfolio is his evident command of lines. Perhaps this is what drew me to typography in the first place; a line with purpose, whether curved roundly or pointed sharply, is enough to make get all giddy inside. I am actually not kidding. So, with that in mind, try to  imagine my internal monologue when my eyes gazed over Pelcers work. Yep.

There is something about the way that Pelcer is able to bring nostalgia through a simple title, or evoke specific moods through the mere act of looking at his work. One of my favourite pieces, La Dolce Vita (second image from the top), instantly transports me to hot summer days playing hopscotch in downtown Brooklyn. 

Now dear reader, you may not know me and I may not know you. But let's get one thing straight. 

I have never lived in/been to Brooklyn. 

I have never played hopscotch.

Case and point? Pelcer's typography is actually able to bring forth nostalgic first-hand hallucinations.

Fantastic.

But in all seriousness dear reader, What I am actually trying to express through extended hyperbole is tthis: Boris Pelcer is magical.  If I had all the money in the world and didn't have to support my growing kitten, I would spend thousands on Boris Pelcer prints to line my non-existant hallway with. They would also be framed in rich mahogany.

So do yourself and your eyes a favour and check out his work.

What's that? You're welcome.

All images taken from Boris Pelcer website and are copyrighted to the artist.