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LIVE NOW ARTFUL MESSAGES
OF HOPE, HAPPINESS
& HEALING
BY
ERIC SMITH
& FRIENDSLIVE NOW. Copyright 2011 by Eric Smith. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by HOW Books, an imprint of F+W Media, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. (800) 289-0963.

First edition. For more excellent books and resources for designers, visit www.howdesign.com. 15 14 13 12 11 5 4 3 2 1 Distributed in Canada by Fraser Direct, 100 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada L7G 5S4, Tel: (905) 877-4411. Distributed in the U.K and Europe by F+W Media International, Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PU, England, Tel: (+44) 1626-323200, Fax: (+44) 1626-323319, E-mail: postmaster@davidandcharles.co.uk. Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link, P.O. Box 704, Windsor, NSW 2756 Australia, Tel: (02) 4577-3555.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Smith, Eric.
Live now / Eric Smith.1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-4403-0841-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)
eISBN 13: 978-1-4403-1520-6
1. Conduct of lifeQuotations, maxims, etc. I.

Title.
BJ1581.2.S565 2011
170.44dc22 2010045262
Edited by Megan Patrick
Cover designed by Eric Smith
Interior designed by Grace Ring
Production coordinated by Greg Nock

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Eric Smith was born and raised in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, you've probably never heard of it. Thankfully, he didn't have to look far for inspiration. When you're surrounded by trees bigger than your house, and every direction you turn looks like a rocky mountain postcard, you're in Washington. Other early inspirations as an 80's kid include: Nickelodeon, BMX culture and his Dad's record collection. Through the love and encouragement of his Mom, Smith's hands were never far from a sketchpad and pencil. High five, Mom! Spring 2008 brought more than a change of season.

Along with the rain came a flood when Smith was diagnosed with cancer. Life would never be the same, but that was for the better. He began to discover what cancer could gift to himthe ability to absorb each moment as if it were his whole life. Smith began creating as a method of healing; optimism and hand drawn typography made for the perfect antidote. What was once a seed became a fruit, and people from all over the globe started to hear about Live Now and wanted to join in on the fun. Today, there is a strong community of more than 100 friends pursuing the present and spreading happiness.

Alongside Live Now, Eric Smith runs IDRAWALLDAY, a freelance graphic design, illustration, and art direction practice. To learn more about the author visit www.idrawallday.com. Dedicated to the source of true happiness and love.

INTRODUCTION

Some time ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Instantly perspective changed within me. The fearful, human part of my being wanted to resist this disease, label it as bad and be at the mercy of this situation. But the essence of my spirit knew that this situation could not be isolated from the hidden harmony I seek to follow each day.

Having my physical life threatened provoked within me a strong separation between my spiritual and physical being. Although my physical body was being attacked, my spiritual essence was untouchable. My experience with cancer was this: Live Now! Cancer changed the way I ate, slept, and most important, the way I live. Before cancer I was like most folks, just cruising along. It was during my treatment when I started to discover what cancer could gift to methe ability to absorb every moment as if each one were my whole life. The Live Now Project was born! We are a growing collection of friends powerfully pursuing the notion of living now.

We're spreading our message through artwork, literature, relationships, exhibitions and more. This movement cannot be confined, is spilling out, and making history. The Live Now book is a selection of artwork from myself and many other talented friends from around the world. We hope you enjoy it. Find out more at www.welivenow.org.

ERIC SMITH
www.idrawallday.comMIKEY BURTON
www.mikeyburton.comSLIDE SIDEWAYS
www.slide-sideways.comCHAD KOURI
www.longliveanalog.com, www.thepostfamily.com
Photo by Ben Speckmann ERIC SMITH
www.idrawallday.comMIKEY BURTON
www.mikeyburton.comAARON BOUVIER
www.aaronbouvier.comTY WILLIAMS
www.typaints.comSLIDE SIDEWAYS
www.slide-sideways.comERIC SMITH
www.idrawallday.comWILL BRYANT
www.willbryant.comANDY SMITH
www.asmithillustration.comED NACIONAL
ednacional.comOWEN GILDERSLEEVE
www.owengildersleeve.comJ. BYRNES
www.adapt-studio.com

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