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]]>A hand-drawn type master, Taïeb (also known as Tyrsa) went from graffiti to graphic design and now works from his home in Paris. His work including both print and digital commissions, his creations range from murals, posters, and enormous installations to small, detailed packaging designs.
US BY NIGHT 2019 
It’s my 4th edition there, and once again I came back so inspired by the great list of speakers I’ve met. A big shout out to all these beautiful people @lesliedavidstudio @nicolemclaughlin @kellyannalondon @ada_sokol @helenkirkumstudio @camillewalala @shawnax @_ibra80 @hassanrahim @michaelspo and obviously to the one and only @rizon_parein for making all of this happen and to be such a beautiful soul. 
It’s so good to see you every year my friends @aetkinneir @tyleraskew @pawelnolbert @gigakobidze @mode2official @giorgiodemitri @christophevictoor. 
And thank you so much for your support my brother @qbordin! 
Guys, be sure you’ll see me every year, even if the festival lasts for the next 50 years! “I started in graffiti and moved into typography, so I brought that street style and energy into my work in a way that seems to connect with people,” said Tyrsa in an interview with Creative Bloq. “But of course, I know that I’m not the only person who’s followed this path. So I think one thing that helps make my work distinctive and different is that it’s underpinned by a proper understanding of the fundamental principles of typography, which I taught myself.”
According to him, it’s not just cool-looking lettering. Rather, his work follows the function of typography in an organized manner, matching each project with the specific client. “My parents were very unhappy with me doing graffiti originally,” he admits, “so every day I feel blessed that I can work as a designer and keep creating cool new things.”
Take a look at some of his cool designs:
. I’ve teamed up with my good friend and 3D artist @rizon_parein_3d AKA The Neon Don, to create a visual following the @unitednations global call for creatives to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 
The idea was to use the US neon signs aesthetic, usually used to promote restaurants, bars, motels, everything we can’t enjoy right now. This time this sign is promoting our own houses cause it’s the best place we all can stay during this difficult times to be safe and protect people around us. 
@WHO @UN @UnitedNations @Talenthouse #CovidOpenBrief #UNCovid19Brief #FlattenTheCurve #SafeHands #AloneTogether #ViralKindness #StopTheSpread #Coronavirus #Covid19 #StayHome
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@lesnicois 
In addition to the logos, I’ve created illustrations in the form of mosaic which can be found behind each food counter. I’ve teamed up with the amazing @alexandra.carron and her team to rebuild my images piece by piece. These 3 first illustrations are part of the 10 mosaics they’ve helped me create with so much precision and in a very short time. Congrats to you and your whole team Alexandra! 
Le Food Court is located in the lower level of les @galerieslafayettechampselysees 60 avenue des Champs-Élysées. Open 7/7. NON-STOP SERVICE from 10:30 to Midnight (10pm on Sunday). #galerieslafayettechampselysées #lefoodcourt #tyrsa #mosaique #maisonverot #littlezhao #riviera 
@fabien_courmont
Mural I’ve painted for the reveal of @mortalkombat 11 last week in Los Angeles, California. 
S/o to my partners, Scorpion on my left 
Painting for the @jumpman23 event in Paris last week. 
Swipe to see the photo with the JORDAN’s ambassadors, @wherearetheavocados @russwest44 @chicagodonc. . 
LAST CALL 
So happy to have team up again with my brother @franckpellegrino on this artwork. Our friendship and collaborations was born there at Barbershop, so it was pretty important for us to say goodbye together. 
#earthday #fishbyfish
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]]>Now a graphic designer, lettering artist, and typographer, Black is known for his bespoke and innovative typographic illustrations, visual identities, packaging, murals, installations, and everything in between. According to Black, his strengths lie in his ability to cross disciplines without the restriction of a fixed personal style. This versatility has offered him the opportunity to work on a varied mix of collaborations with local and international clients of all business backgrounds.
“My process for lettering begins with writing the ideas down and creating some rough thumbnail sketches,” he explains the creative process that goes on behind the scenes. “Once I find the best direction, I begin the lettering stage by drawing each letterform. This is an iterative process that includes several stages of refinement by illustrating, erasing, tracing, rinse and repeat. Once I’ve taken the concept as far as I can by hand, I scan the image and begin the digitization process.”
The result is work that is both engaging and precise. As such his work has been celebrated and published internationally, in addition to regular features by online media. His work has also been exhibited across the globe from London and Barcelona to Australia and Dubai. But you can also follow his creative endeavors online, via Instagram.
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