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20 Yummy Fruit and Vegetable Posters from World War 2!

Arthur — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:00:33 +0000

As you may have already know, it was the 69th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan, last week. The day after the attack, Nazi Germany declared war on the United States and the formerly isolationist nation was never the same after. We thought it would be appropriate to commemorate this momentous event in our own way, by showcasing these amazing fruit and vegetable posters from World War 2.

It might be an obvious point, but food is an extremely important resource in war. It’s one of the first resources to be affected, as many agricultural workers are often drafted or sign up for tours of duty. During the Second World War, the United States and its allies all had programs to boost food production. In the United States, Victory Gardens, small plots of land in backyards all over the country, produced all sorts of veggies that helped the war effort. Fruit and vegetable posters were produced in amazing variety to deal with many aspects of home food production.

While we might not all like our veggies, many people all over the world owe their freedoms in part to those who labored on the home front to grow the food the Allies needed. Here are 20 examples of posters of these food production programs.

20 Yummy Fruit and Vegetable Posters from World War 2

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Home canning was encouraged by the US government as a way to stave off possible food shortages.

Children were encouraged to participate in the American war effort through Victory Gardens

Victory Gardens were also encouraged as a way to supplement rationed food supplies

A Soviet propaganda poster in Constructivist style encouraging increased agriculture

Another poster encouraging home canning. Notice that the jar is slightly tilted at angle, giving the piece a more dynamic look than would be possible if the jar were upright.

Aside from addressing wartime concerns, posters also addressed more mundane issues. This poster advocating proper nutrition for children was produced by the California War Council.

One way Victory Gardens were encouraged was through contests, such as the one advertised in this poster.

Government propagandists continually emphasized the connection between growing vegetables at home with the war effort.

Another poster encouraging children to participate in the home front by growing produce. They could consider themselves lucky as in other countries, children were more directly involved in the conflict.

Potential confusion for dyslexics notwithstanding, this poster features very strong design elements, if you can look past the funny-looking arm. The layout, from the foot overlapping the white space to the slightly diagonal orientation of some visual elements make for a visually dynamic poster.

This sample is evocative of Grant Wood’s American Gothic, which is perhaps one of the most copied and parodied paintings ever produced. Also, working on a farm this summer… not my thing.

Food security was the underlying rationale of the Victory Garden program. This poster, while featuring what today would be very simplistic patriotic symbolism, features a solid layout, with the “v” leading the viewer’s eyes to the fruits and veggies in the middle of the poster. Different fonts are used to emphasized the desired action and the reasoning behind it.

By the middle of WW2, almost half of all vegetables were produced at home.

Differing font sizes were and are still used to emphasize certain parts of a message.

Cutesy advertising, 1940s style.

Rising prices was also used as a rationale for growing food at home. Note how they use a man in military uniform to connect growing veggies with the war effort.

A simple poster typical of the time, encouraging Americans to can any surplus produce.

This piece shows some of the things one can easily grow in their backyard.

Poster encouraging increased production

Some of the Victory Garden posters were also informational. This eye-catching example encourages pesticide use. It pits a bewildered woman against what appears to be a ginormous bug. Note again the slanted design elements. These help suggest movement in an otherwise static image.

We sure hope you found these posters interesting! Got comments or ideas? Give us a call! Learn more about our poster printing services! Call 1-888-55-POSTER or visit OnlinePosterPrinting.com for details!

Pearl Jam Tour Posters: 20 Years of Rockin’ in the Free World

Arthur — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:51:03 +0000

Pearl Jam is perhaps the most enduring band to have come out of the Seattle music scene in the 90s. They’ve been around for two decades and have managed to outlast most of their more famous contemporaries. The band has also garnered an active and extremely loyal fanbase rivaled perhaps only by the likes of The Grateful Dead’s.

Their long musical legacy has also spawned a huge and extremely varied body of visual art, most notably on posters. With the band’s status as one of the world’s most popular touring bands, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Pearl Jam tour posters are highly sought-after collectibles.

Pearl Jam’s music is somewhat eclectic- their influences range from 70′s stadium rock and 50′s Doo-Wop, to post-punk and children’s music. Their sound also proved itself to be dynamic, having evolved considerably since their heyday in the early 90′s as THE purveyor of arguably inauthentic grunge. The poster art produced by their fans, their artistic collaborators, and by the band itself reflects on Pearl Jam’s very essence – something unmistakable yet maddeningly frustrating to pin down.

As you could see in these Pearl Jam tour posters, the art their music inspired is likewise diverse. No overly-long, corny cornucopia of skulls and boring indecipherable typography. Instead we are treated to a little of the best of everything from all worlds.

As the band enters its 3rd decade inspiring musicians and visual artists the world over, we hope to inspire you a bit as well. Sit back and check out the samples our staff picked out just for you!

24 Pearl Jam Tour Posters

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by Munk One

by The Ames Bros

by Tom Tomorrow

by Munk One

by Brad klausen

by Brad Klausen

by Ben Brown

by maxx242

by Brad klausen

by Guy Burwell

by wilhelmdesign

by The Ames Bros

by Justin Hampton

by Taka Hayashi

by The Ames Bros

by Ward Sutton

There you have it! We sure hope these Pearl Jam tour posters opened you up to more ideas on combining the worlds of music and visual art. These are just a few of the band’s posters out there- a Google search will reveal hundreds more samples to enjoy. If you have any or comments or ideas, please feel free to contact us. To find out more on our poster printing services, call 1-888-55-POSTER or visit OnlinePosterPrinting.com.

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21 Fun n’ Freaky Carnival Poster Samples

Arthur — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:37 +0000

Carnivals as we know them have been thrilling people the world over for the past two centuries. While they provide fun for the whole family, there was always a hint of seediness about them. The rickety rides, the gasp-inducing freaks, the faint stench of urine mixed with the saccharine-sweet smell of cotton candy, the nutritionally questionable food, and the sweaty skeeviness of the often dentally-challenged carnies are all part of what makes these places exciting, for me at least.

For the longest time, the cheap, borderline-sleazy kicks these places provided have been embodied and advertised through carnival posters. As you will see in the gallery later, the aesthetics of carnival poster design have not differed much in the past hundred years. The technology and techniques might have changed, but the overall look remains constant.

There are some notable stylistic differences with carnival posters from different parts of the world, each reflecting on the culture of the place. However, whatever the place or era, all of them suggest that the good times are a-rollin’! So grab some overpriced popcorn and cotton candy and enjoy the ride as you go through these 21 fun poster design samples!

Freaky Carnival Poster Samples

Brighton Carnival – poster by Conrad Leigh – 1924

Biringham Aero Club Poster, 1941

NYC Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration (WPA), 1936.

Modern Danish Example

Disneyland Skyway, mid-50s

Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1955

Rogers Greater Shows by Hatch, photo by PJ Chmiel

Pic provided by The Barker

Pic provided by Weaselmouse

Pic provided by The Barker

From the a photo plate from the US Library of Congress Archives

Thanks to Lizia Batalao

Juan Galarza 2008

theaudioperv.com

By Annie Montgomery

By snazzypants79

Carnaval Paris, 2009

By Cameron Christopher Thomas Advertising

Entry for carnival poster contest of Vitoria-Gasteiz 2010, by Bekaixa

There you have it! We hope you enjoyed these poster samples! If you need to print a carnival-inspired poster design for an upcoming event, OnlinePosterPrinting.com’s team of printing specialists will be more than willing to help. Learn more about our poster printing services by calling 1-888-55-POSTER or visiting OnlinePosterPrinting.com.

55 Funny Cartoon Posters

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:47:00 +0000

Why so serious? It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 muscles to smile so why choose the former when it’s much easier to sport a beaming smile every once in a while. That’s why for this edition of Online Poster Printing, we present you 55 Funny Cartoon Posters guaranteed to wipe the scowl on anyone’s face if even for just a few minutes of their existence. Culled from the works of brilliant graphic humorists, amateur and seasoned, our showcase affirms that a dash of humor doesn’t hurt and in fact, it tickles. After all, laughter is still the best medicine so enjoy and don’t say that we didn’t warn you.

Have the Last Laugh with Our Showcase of 55 Funny Cartoon Posters

Thank you for viewing this post and we hope that we have succeeded in bringing some comic relief into your daily grind. If you wish to sprinkle a little bit of humor into your homes, printing funny cartoon posters would be a very splendid idea. A high quality cartoon poster on your wall will help break the ice, sort of a reminder that no matter what happens, everything is going to be alright. So keep yourself young and stress-free. Have your cartoon poster printed today. For more information on online poster printing, please visit, www.onlineposterprinting.com. Cheers!

How to Save on High-Quality Poster Prints

Jennifer Silverman — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:01:14 +0000

Yes, poster printing can be high-quality and easy on the pocket at the same time. You only have to know where to look, and if you’re reading this, you’ve looked in the right place. Read on for some practical tips on how to print posters and save money.

Tips to Save Money in Printing Quality Posters

Take Care of Your Posters

Like they say, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. The same applies to poster prints. Protect them from possible damage from day one. You can frame them to keep the dust away, keep them away from harsh light or place them at a height children can’t reach.

Print Online

Online printing companies can give you great bargain packages; choose the right one and you’ll be saving lots of time and money. You only have to specify your details, upload your design, and the staff will take care of every step until your order arrives at your front door. And you can get all this without taking one step out of your home!

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Poster Prints to Perk You Up

Jennifer Silverman — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00:46 +0000

Posters can be more than about decorating stylishly or impressing people. They can be treats for yourself when you need a big boost. Check out these poster print ideas that will move you and make you feel awesome again.

Great Ideas for Meaningful and Personal Posters

Motivational

We all have our bad days, and our loved ones can be too busy to perk us up. But big, motivational posters can fix you right up. Just choose a beautiful design or image that really speaks to you. Place it on a black background, make space at the bottom for your title and quote, and order a motivational photo poster print from our specialists for your own customized picker-upper.

Humorous

If you’d rather have a good laugh, go for funny posters. Just like the trendy motivational posters these days, demotivational posters have the same layout but deliver witty wisecracks instead. Whether you find your laughs with hilarious bloopers or dry humor, you can have a design printed at Online Poster Printing and let our presses deliver the punchline, with no nasty surprises.

Memorabilia

Whether it’s family, goals or dreams, sometimes we need reminding why we do what we do. Get your focus back by collecting memorabilia of what you hold dear and arranging them into a very personal poster design. Once you submit your digital file for proofing, our service reps will contact you as much as needed to get you that poster that really touches your heart.

What will your posters look like? Make great custom poster prints with our team today.

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sam — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:54:38 +0000

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Small Business Tips: Poster Print Marketing

sam — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:42:30 +0000

Small business owners are often full of great product ideas and exciting promotions, but how do they get the word out? Marketing is an integral part of small business success that is often overlooked by entrepreneurs. They reason that their idea or product is so phenomenal that people will naturally be attracted. This might be the case, but people don’t become customers if they haven’t even heard of your business! A wise small business owner is careful with their budget and only spends money where they believe a return on investment is likely. Advertising and marketing are areas where ROI (return on investment) isn’t always easy to predetermine. An affordable way to market your business without risking too much money is poster print marketing. Here are 3 tips on maximizing the effectiveness of your poster print marketing strategies.

1. A good poster design can make the difference between a total waste of money and a genius marketing concept. The most important aspect of your poster design is the message. Is the message clear and visible? If you are having a blow out sale and marking your entire inventory down by 50%, you should be sure that this message is visible even from a distance. Many times designers and business owners become preoccupied with the aesthetics of a poster, but this isn’t necessarily important. The primary objective of poster print marketing is to grab peoples’ attention and tell them your message.

2. Placing your poster in a strategic location is very important to your marketing success. Visibility is the key component to a well placed poster. Be sure that your poster is placed in an area that easily visible in a highly trafficked area. Also, it is important to target the correct audience. For example, if you own a furniture store, it is not advantageous to place your poster at a skateboard park even if there is a large amount of foot traffic in that area. You would have much more success at a fitness center or shopping center where more of your prospective customers would visit.

3. How many posters should you print? Many people find that poster printers require a minimum of 250 posters; however it is unnecessary to print such a large quantity for a small business. There are online poster printing sites that will process custom orders with no minimum quantities. Try not to blanket your area and become an eyesore to the community. Instead order 25-50 posters and place them where you have permission to do so and the assurance that the posters will be left unmolested.

Poster print marketing is a great way to market a small business in a cost effective way. Follow these 3 tips to successful poster print marketing, but also experiment with your own ideas. Every culture and community responds to different types of marketing and it is important to figure out what works for you and your small business.

Visual Learning Tools: Using Poster Prints in the Classroom

sam — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:23:02 +0000

Educational research has estimated that visual learners make up 65% of the population, while auditory learners and kinesthetic learners make up 30% and 5% respectively. Teachers should always keep this in mind when they are teaching in the classroom. Poster prints are a great way for educators to integrate visual learning elements into the classroom. Custom poster printing allows a teacher to integrate a poster print into their unique lesson plan and teaching style. Here are 5 great ideas for poster prints in the class room.

Science Example:
Conduct an experiment for your students such as mixing reactants or demonstrating the laws of physics. Document this demonstration with photography and use the pictures to create an education poster. Visual learners will recall the experiment and connect their visual images with the information presented. By placing this poster print in your classroom, students will relive this learning experience whenever they see the poster.

English and Literature Example:
Assign a short story reading assignment and ask your students to relay the story in drawings. Then create a poster with the title of the book and the drawings submitted by your students. Your students will be encouraged to imagine the story visually and then be reminded by your educational poster print.

Mathematics Example:
Basic arithmetic is integral to a student’s future success. Create posters with visual aids such as apples or pencils instead of numbers demonstrating addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Foreign Language Example:
As visual learners, it doesn’t make sense for students to learn words in a foreign language by pairing them with their English equivalents. Use photos of common objects or scenarios and place the foreign text near the images. Refrain from placing English on these posters so that students visualize the vocabulary words.

History Example:
Create a collage of iconic images for a period in history. Allow visual students to immerse themselves in the mindset and pop culture of the time so that they are better able to understand the actions of key historic figures. Many students fail to understand the reasons for wars and revolutions, because they are unable to relate. A poster print is a powerful tool in depicting a historic period.

These are only 5 examples of how a poster print can aid visual learners in the classroom. Custom poster printing allows you to fit your lesson plan as necessary. Try out new and exciting ways to educate your students.

Easy DIY Photo Enlargement!

sam — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:16:21 +0000

Remember when enlarging a photo meant finding your negatives and driving off to your local photo processer? Then a few days later you would have to drive back to pick up your huge photo print that cost a fortune and ended up looking dull and grainy. Thank goodness we now live in the digital age and photo enlargement is a “Snap” at Online Poster Printing! Check out our instruction video on “How to enlarge a photo!”

Download Paint.Net’s free photo editing software.