Unravel the Rat’s Nest
Unravel the Rat’s Nest I know, I know–your’re offended. Does it help that my intent was not to provoke anger or imply blasphemy? I only thought that this might be the ultimate selfie. I usually naturally gravitate towards symbolic work and was also interested in this more situational approach. This does bring to mind the […]
An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye Subtle and sinister, this simple facial modification evokes a vengeful intent, while its unexpected surrealism causes the viewer to double-take when they notice what is wrong.
A Heart Attack
A Heart Attack Waiting to Happen A hyper-literal play on words, this phrase brings to mind a squadron preparing to descend upon a heart. In order to keep the topic less serious toy soldiers strategize against the representation of a heart within the context of a video game interface.
Like a Frog in a Blender
Like a Frog in a Blender Like a frog in a blender, but not exactly a frog in a blender. This was an opportunity to use abstract macro photography to evoke the refraction of light through glass as well as hint at green color within that glass. It is often more effective to leave the […]
You Can Pick Your Friends
You Can Pick Your Friends… A strange phrase I remember from from my childhood. An equally strange rendering to match its personality. Such odd drawing allows for liberties to be taken with proportions and situations. Here our protagonist is proclaiming their friendship and scratching an embarrasing itch while steering clear of any nose other than […]
Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On
Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On This strategically punctured donkey whimsically hints at the after effects of this phrase. Western typography, parchment, and sepia tones round out its cowboy tone + manner.
Whatever
Whatever Sarcasm and Valley Girl accents are what I hear when thinking of this “phrase”. What I see, however, is more surreal. Anything labeled “Whatever” can certainly be just that. In fact, it feels like an open invitation to play. Patterns, objects, and situations juxtapose to form a gratuitous canvas that, ironically, carries meaning because […]
Like a Monkey Fucking a Football
Like a Monkey Fucking a Football Am I supposed to go here? But he is going there. She said to do this, but why are they doing that? Is he doing it or is she? Do I go forward or backward? Grab this or break that? Are you doing it or am I supposed to? […]
Always Drink Upstream
Always Drink Upstream From the Herd Great advice for outdoorsmen, better advice when drinking an adult beverage. Twisting this meaning sets up an unexpected punch (poor pun intended) that is humorous and more memorable. It’s also an excuse to design liquor packaging.
Do What You Love
Do What You Love and You Will Never Work a Day in Your Life At the time of this design my daughter was 8. One day she announced wanting to be a dog walker when she grew up. “I can play with puppies and exercise while I work. I’ll love it”! I agreed to make […]