Album Covers: Part 4
Two “Album Cover” pieces I did for Oregano’s Pizza Bistro menus.
Illustrations
Album Covers: Part 3
These album covers took quite some time to bring to life. But anything worth doin’ takes time.
Retro Wine Labels
I was asked to create a series of wine labels with a retro vibe. I took that ball and ran
The Quaker Redrawn
Logo Illustration
Working with a talented agency in Seattle, i created some new 1 and 2 color interpretations of ‘the Quaker’ for Quaker Oats. Not sure this one will see the light of day, but a very interesting excercise in the subtleties of branding. Getting to work on an iconic piece of advertising history was a coup for me.
Map It!
I recently completed map illustrations for various residential properties. Maps can be tricky, you must be very detail-oriented in approach
Starlite Motel
Illustration Vintage Motel Signs Driving down Main Street in Mesa Arizona is a timewarp, unique old motel signs jump out
Portrait of Vin
Editorial Portrait
Popular Science DIY guru Vin Marshall.
From an execution standpoint i am liking the warm tones achieved in his face and the gestural lines of the clothing. I always try to push my boundaries with projects like this, and it always yields something interesting.
WATCH OUT! don’t get burned…
The Rock & Roll Halloween Monster
Finn pulled this exquisite birthday theme out of his back pocket a few weeks ago. I had never actually heard
1941 Packard
Illustration
I made this piece damn near 10 years ago. Crazy to think it’s been that long. Saw this car in a parking lot on the west side of town while scouting for a photoshoot with Sullivan. He had his camera on him (of course) and snapped a few shots for me. The photoshoot never panned out, but i did get started on this piece soon after.
Flavors of Phoenix
Poster & Collateral Design
Have i really been doing the poster and invite for the past 8 years? yup, and i have enjoyed every year.
On this 20th anniversary my aim was to create a refined and rich look, employing custom typography and illustration using limited, but BOLD color. The background pattern and table setting were my favorite elements. O’Neil printing did a bang-up job with a rich double-hit black and spot varnishes.
Two heads are better
Beardhead Packaging Illustrations The product cracks me up, and I was stoked when they asked me to illustrate some wacky
Lucky Dog
I spoke recently with my friend Hollye Schumacher about creating a piece of art inspired by her Photographic “Modern Dog”
Boxing Day
This Boxing Poster ran in Popular Science Magazine last year. A fun project to work on. Put up yer dukes!
Inventors
Created this typography last year for a story in Popular Science. Classic baseball script with an embroidered feel. my favorite
Flavors of Phoenix Poster 2010
Just wrapped up the poster for the 2010 Flavors of Phoenix event. “Flavors” is a fundraiser for the Arizona Chapter
Scottsdale Poster
This fun poster was created for Safari Drive in Scottsdale. The property has a beautiful modern style and this poster