Ilan Dei takes his current line of Blik graphics into a new direction with the addition of Koi. Koi explores the idea of using layering, shadows, and dimension to achieve a look that is truly inventive and pushes the limitations of 2 dimensional design. The great detail within this graphic makes it appear to almost be moving. The two large colorful Koi fish dance in the water, while large green lily pads float across the surface, and a beautiful black dragonfly whizzes by in the sky.

“Through the exploration of color in the lily pads and the shadows strategically placed underneath the koi, I was able to create an optical illusion” according to Dei. He explains, “Every element in this graphic represents a layer of dimension. I wanted to create a story with a subtle movement on the wall, to bring nature indoors.”

This serene and tranquil graphic will transform your space and your mood.

GIVEAWAY: Ilan Dei Studio was one of Blik’s first designer collaborations. Some of you may remember Ilan’s earlier designs like Leaves and Crescent. If you missed out, here’s your chance to own these “vintage” Ilan Dei wall graphics by Blik. Either Like Blik or Like Ilan Dei Studio on Facebook for a chance to win a Blik gift set of Leaves and Crescent decals. Like Us by 11:59 pm PST September 30, 2010. We’ll pick 2 random winners from the pool of Like Us sign ups and notify them on October 1.

Thanks to your votes, the next 3 Threadless graphics have been chosen and are here at Blik to kick off the Fall season.

Now that summer is over, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The weather may be getting colder but bubble blowing is a year round activity with “Blowfish,” by Andy Gonsalves.  Grab a pen and paper and get creative with “Inkspired” by Seth Beukes. If these ideas are too active for you, then watch the leaves change color while eating as many cookies as you can with “Cookies,” by Tang Yongfa.

Voting Booth: Every six weeks, the Blik team selects and posts some of our favorite Threadless original tee shirt designs, and in the spirit of Threadless we’re asking you to tell us which designs should be the inspiration for a new set of wall graphics. Select “Blik It” if you like it, or “Nix It” if you think it just wouldn’t work. Then click the vote button to send us your choice and see how everyone else is voting on that design. Check out the Voting Booth now to start voting!

We are excited to introduce 3 new decals from the talented UK artist David Bray. His compelling works come from a lifetime love of drawing and an active imagination. Bray’s sexy pen and pencil drawings have been transformed into sensual oversized graphics that are mysterious, whimsical and star beautiful women.

The earthy Apollo gives mother nature a new meaning while the spirited The Seven Punishments is a majestic graphic that captures the essence of the female body as well as the equestrian form. The playful beauty in I Never Saw the Sign exemplifies Bray’s talent and ability to incorporate fine detail and penmanship into his work. You’re going to want to clear some wall space for one of these lovely ladies.

GIVEAWAY: We have 2 signed very limited edition (1 of 2) David Bray art prints (a value of $200 each!) and to celebrate the launch of Bray’s new line of wall graphics, we’re giving these prints away to 2 lucky winners. For your chance to win one, become a Blik newsletter subscriber (sign up box in the right nav), follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook from now until 11:59 pm PST tonight, September 16. The 2 winners will be selected at random from the pool of new subscribers, followers or likers and notified on September 17.

UPDATE: Thanks to all you new subscribers who signed up for the Blik newsletter, are now following us on Twitter or liked us on Facebook. We selected our 2 winners and they have been notified. We loved to hear all the great feedback on the new David Bray graphics!

We think you will be swept away by our newest graphic that is full of fantasy, drama and beauty: Breathe by Toronto-based artist Sarah Joncas.

Sarah created the wall graphic from her painting ‘Breathe,’ which was inspired by the Pink Floyd song of the same name. It has an underwater theme to illustrate a moody, yet peaceful atmosphere. A closer look reveals Sarah’s intricate details including ice cream cones, money signs, lamps, and fish. The doodle work and the fish are trademark symbols from her paintings.

GIVEAWAY: To celebrate this new launch, we are giving away 10 signed prints of Sarah’s “Heart of Glass.”  The 10×13 print is on a paper size of 11×14. What do you have to do to be a lucky winner? Answer correctly the question below and email your answer to giveaway@whatisblik.com by 11:59pm PST on September 3rd, 2010. We’ll pick 10 winners at random on September 7th, 2010.

Trivia question: Name the album that Pink Floyd’s “Breathe” is on.

SARAH JONCAS SHOW IN LA: If you live in LA, make sure you stop by her show “Siren” at the ThinkSpace Gallery in Culver City. The opening reception is on September 3 from 7-10pm. We’ll be giving away a few of the Breathe graphics on the opening night as well. Don’t live in So Cal? Take a look at her website: Sarah Joncas and get a sneak peek of the show in this recent Arrested Motion article.

Venice neighbor and frequent collaborator, Ilan Dei just added two new wall graphics to his existing popular collection at Blik. Ilan’s inspiration for the “Calla” and “Rose” botanical graphics came from his love of nature combined with his clean design aesthetic. Calla is towering calla lillies standing over 6ft tall that command attention on any surface, while Rose plays on the iconic shape and quality of a rose.

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch of the new graphics, we are giving away two side tables from the Ilan Dei Studio. The table is perfect for indoor or outdoor summer entertaining. Retailing for $240 each, the weather-resistant plywood and acrylic side tables are part of the Studio’s Aquarium Collection. Inspired by light, the acrylic top is translucent and casts an amber glow when the table is placed in direct sunlight. Even better, the table comes with two sheets of vintage Ilan Dei for Blik “Nature” wall graphics that can easily be applied underneath the acrylic top to create a custom one-of-a-kind piece. You stick it and Blik it.

Contest Details: Comment on this blog post or like us on Facebook and let us know what you think of the table and where you’d use it this summer. On June 24, we’ll pick two design savvy winners who will each receive an Aquarium side table. The giveaway is only open to residents in the contiguous United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii.) Contest runs from June 16, 2010 at 12:00am PST to 11:59pm PST on June 23, 2010. Winners will be notified on June 24, 2010.

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who entered the Ilan Dei side table giveaway. We had so many creative entries that it was hard to make a decision, but we are thrilled to announce the two winners are: Ben from Kenosha, WI and Jeff from Harpers Ferry, WV. We thought Jeff’s reaction to learning he was a winner was priceless, but we’ll let you decide for yourselves:

“OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! Are you serious? OMG! OMG! OMG! I have had the worst week ever & being a winner of this amazing table would really make me entire month! Are you serious? OMG! I think I’m going to faint! Thank you SOOOO much Blik! I love your stuff & now I love you more!!!!! Have an amazing day!”

LA-based surrealist painter, Greg “Craola” Simkins created three new dark and mysterious graphics for Blik: “Raptor,” Parrot” and “Charon.” The graphics embody a fantasy world of vivid nature images coined by Simkins as the eco-structure of “The Outside.” According to Simkins, “The Outside” is a world in which to escape and inhabit, and for others to enjoy.

Now that you’ve seen all three new graphics – what’s your favorite? Follow @whatisblik on Twitter and tweet about your favorite Craola graphic from Wednesday, June 2 until Thursday, June 3 at 11:59pm PST. Five lucky followers will be randomly selected to win a 7” Cap’n Rothclaw vinyl toy, hand-signed by Simkins in a collector’s box.

Who you ask is Cap’n Rothclaw? His treasure is only the most elusive booty in these briny seas – with working claws for extra scuttling poseability and menace. Aye! He’s the perfect companion for Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Details: Make sure you include @whatisblik in your tweet. One entry per person.

Today we are featuring two videos of interesting design projects by Blik licensed artists: Ilan Dei and Saelee Oh with Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot. In addition to creating a line of decals for Blik, these artists have loads of other cool stuff going on.

Water Ripple Fireplace by Ilan Dei Studio

Inspired by the always changing surfaces and textures of water, Ilan Dei created this private residence fireplace to capture the same interplay of light and shadows that you see in smooth water ripples. The video documents the process from the initial sketches, through 3D modeling in Rhino, to building the finished fireplace using 3D milling, fiberglass molding and plaster as the finished material.

Scion Installation 6 Video: Eric Nakamura & Saelee Oh Interview

Saelee Oh and Eric Nakamura discuss their animated paper art video piece that is currently featured in Scion’s Installation 6: Video national art tour. They give great insight into how they painstakingly created their short – lots of freestyle scissor work, late nights, a little complaining and of course, fun. The Scion Installation 6: video national art tour heads next to Minneapolis opening on Friday, May 7 at the Pink Hobo.

Now in its 6th year, this revolutionary art tour is designed to expose established and emerging artists and their work to audiences across the country. “Installation 6: Video” challenged 10 artists to create non-narrative video installations that will eventually transform five unique exhibitions around the country.

To all the Keith Haring fans who’ve been patiently waiting for new Keith Haring for Blik wall graphics – you are in luck! On Tuesday, May 4, we’ll be releasing four spanking new graphics from the pop art icon. May 4th is also Haring’s birthday and to celebrate, we’ll be giving away five Radiant Baby watches to the first five people who order one of the new graphics.

Mark you calendars, put your party hats on and get ready because Keith Haring graphics are coming to Blik!