Light commentary on how social media has affected the output of creatives.
Cover art for the Portland Mercury, created in 2009. It was also used the same year for their sister paper, Seattle’s The Stranger.
Custom type treatment.
I designed the brand, packaging, and promo materials for Toledo Spirits’ hand sanitizer, created after they completely shifted their business model during the pandemic.
The art was inspired by a 100-year-old Toledo festival poster and the tag line is “Sanitize your hands for others as you would have them sanitize their hands for you.”
It was named the Spirit of Toledo in celebration of how giving the people of Toledo are and because of Samuel Milton "Golden Rule" Jones who was a Progressive Era Mayor of Toledo from 1897-1904.
Photography, custom type, and design for my best bud goLab’s 2021 EP. Out now on our Pretend Record Label!
A custom type treatment, sharing my personal mantra.
Limited edition MTN DEW bottle design for 2009 series #3 of the Green Label project. Amazingly, these were available across the country. It was quite surreal to find this at my local gas station.
More about the series can be found here: https://mountaindew.fandom.com/wiki/Green_Label_Art
Created for a Katamari Damacy tribute show. Katamari, by the way, is my absolute favorite video game of all time.
Commissioned by Scion for a traveling art show that went from New York City, to Culver City.
Featuring the work of myself, Dalek, Sage Vaughn, Maya Hayuk, Matzu & Kelsey Brookes! All of the art for the show was "box head" themed and quite ridiculous…. and yes, those last two photos are of DEVO’s own Mark Mothersbaugh who came to the LA opening.
Custom type treatment.
A poster created for the Toledo AIGA’s 2018 “The Design of Protest” show. Hopefully it’s clear what I am referring to in the messaging.
A series created for the show “Consuming Culture”, at the 20 North Gallery in Toledo, Ohio, 2024 - made in response to the photography of, and in collaboration with James Dickerson - aka https://dirtykics.com
From my artist statement:
Grocery shopping is one of my single greatest pleasures. Ask my wife - if I’m not careful I can lose all track of time while walking up and down the aisles. The highlight of most of my trips out of the country comes from visiting the local supermarkets, and some of my most vivid memories of childhood are from my time spent at Kroger’s in Bowling Green Ohio with my mother.
As an artist, being surrounded by all the colors, textures, and brands is stimulus overload - And as a people watcher, you can’t find a more universal human experience than coexisting with the produce.
As I thought about what I wanted to make for this show, and I started to think about source material to work from, I gravitated towards the work of my friend James. His ability to capture the essence of the moment inspired me to go a little deeper, pulling elements out of his photos to illustrate, as though I was in the grocery store with him and his subjects.
A music video I directed for my long-time best bud and collaborator goLab. I used a Chinese spycam for most of the footage.
Shoe for Converse & Product (Red). Part of the 1Hund(red) project. Released late 2008 to retailers across the country. Converse let me pick all of the colors and materials. It was a terrific project to be a part of.
Photography, custom type, and design for my best bud goLab’s 2021 LP. Out now on our Pretend Record Label!
An illustration of LA-based rapper THURZ as Rodney King and a custom logo for THURZ's #92Crew.
A music video I glitched out for my long time best buddy and pal GOLAB.
Many moons ago, I was commissioned to make a graphic "Hat" for MTV.com. The art in the background randomly cycled between a bunch of different great artists. My art was also used on MTV's Facebook page.
Tee shirt for Threadless.
Portrait for Institutional Investor Magazine.
I've done a boat load of illustrations for XLR8R over the years, and this spread about Remix DJs is one of my favorite contributions.
A production skateboard for MyPlasticHeart.
This “Bacon vs Eggs” themed poster was created as part of a series for the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and the Toledo AIGA, celebrating the 2019 game between the Toledo Mud Hens and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Sadly the game was rained out and I got the date wrong on the poster, so while it was printed and sold, it clearly wasn’t meant to be. Regardless, it was awesome collaborating with two great Minor League teams!
A video I directed for a song I wrote the words to, and my best friend Joel Roberts (aka goLab) scored & performed. The footage of Joel was shot July 12, 2006, around Toledo, Ohio.
I worked with my friend Josh Hassin on a line of Artist designed homegoods. Unfortunately the project never saw the light of day. But i'm lucky enough to have these tray samples as a momento! :)
A commissioned phone wallpaper for Skittles. You'd be amazed at how much work never sees the light of day!
A piece I created for a Chicago Design Museum / Lost Arts curated show for 2016's Hong Kong Design Week.
Custom type treatment.
Limited edition G-Shock watch for the MTN DEW Green Label Gear's 2009 line.
Profits from the sale of this tee and tote went to charity. Take a look at partofit.org for more information on the project.
Limited edition Laser Etched wall clock made in collaboration with thefoxisblack.com. There is also a super ridiculous yellow version. It's always mustache o'clock in my house.
Custom type treatment & illustration.
This depicts the before and after effect of coffee. Made for Men's Health Magazine. The model is my buddy Joel who is a super rad musician. Check him out here: golab.bandcamp.com
Illustration of Mr. Oliver Platt for Flaunt Magazine, circa 2005(ish).
A Brazil-inspired private commission.
Custom laser etched and hand finished deck for the We Are Contributors show.
My very own eyeballs featured in the Washington Post! Thanks to Tristan Eaton for helping me out with the 3D effect!
I have several designs available on a variety of products including t-shirts, home goods, and masks! Check out the link for more info: upso.threadless.com
Bed design for the short-lived Hachi Supply dog accessory line, which featured art from me, Tristan Eaton, Dalek, SEEN, and Tado.
Design for Aloha's 2010 tour promoting their record - Home Acres. I never got a sample, and I don't think I got paid but that's ok because Aloha is a rad band. Check them out here: https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/artist/aloha
I directed this music video for my good pal goLab’s song titled “In Public” off of his 2021 released “Why Try.” It was created using footage I shot in 1999.
Cover art for the now defunct LA hip-hop group U-N-I.
Pieces for a few different group shows celebrating the You Are Beautiful campaign. More about YAB at: you-are-beautiful.com
Cover for Issue #3 of Banana King, a rad, short lived Chicago Zine.
