Yes, we already know we can’t count. There are actually 20 days left before Christmas, We’re designers, not mathematicians. So, we’ve decided to make it up to you by showcasing what other arteests are like, to further back up our inability to count.

Simon Schama’s Power of Art is an excellent DVD set that details the lives of several well-known (and somewhat depressed) artists. Ever wanted to know what was behind some of the greatest Van Gogh paintings? Well, we all know there was absinthe involved, but there was also plenty of ideas and themes that were important too.

Check it out in our shop, and get mighty inspired.

Start Your Engines is a book that every designer should have. Scott Robertson is all about teaching and shows all of his sketches from development to final rendering. His work will make you drool. Trust me, I have a couple of his books and have to wear a bib while looking through them. This is a must have. Check out some of his other books in our fetish shop.

Looking for that “just right” tool that designers all need? Well, a digitally camera could be right up your alley.

As part of our countdown until Santa’s Birthday (or something like that) we’ve included an essential tool that all designers could not afford to be without. At at the $175 price tag, neither should you.

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Here we are another day closer. These gifts are good for the whole family. A modern spin on an old goody. The classic wooden car reborn with style, functionality, and even a bit educational.

Automoblox have been around for a couple years now so it time for some new designs. The originals are great (I already have one), but this new trio of designs are even better.

Automoblox Minis-Is that wood in your pocket? No, just my travel friendly Automoblox.

C9-R sportscar, S9-R sport sedan, & X9-X sport utility-this trio does what all of us designers do best. Take an ordinary vehicle and add all the details necessary to create a great personality. Wind diffusers, skid plates, nerf bars, etc. take these vehicles to the next level.

These will be great on your desk if you can get them out of the house.

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Here at the fetish we are quite enthusiastic for the holidays. Giving gifts, seeing friends, partying, and no work for a week and a half make us all jolly inside. To honor the Christmas holiday we will be giving gift ideas for the car design enthusiasts and counting down the 25 days till the fat man comes around. Feel free to pass on the our site to your wives and girlfriends for hints as to what you want under the tree.

AUTOart is a site that has a huge selection of die cast cars, but the best part is their lifestlye products that creatively use automotive styling. This tape dispenser below is simply awesome. Who wouldn’t want this. Check out below for a couple other items in their portfolio.

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