For this lesson, I'll show you how to make a hamburger using mainly the Ellipse Tool and the selection tools.
Read MoreReplicating Grandma's Wallpaper
In the Summer of 2018, I decided to re-create the wallpaper pattern from my grandparent’s house. It’s a very particular early 1960s five-color design and it immediately reminds me of home.
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Red/Blue 3D Art with Photoshop
I made some album artwork recently for the sci-fi-surf-rock band Aloha Screwdriver. Their new EP is called "Above Snakes" and they were open to any interpretation of that. There's an undertone of western grit on this record and I thought maybe a traveling snake oil salesman theme might work. Then, for some reason, I got the idea that it should be in three dee.
Read More"Mr. Johnson" Custom Kidrobot Munny Figure
I recently finished this custom-painted Kidrobot Munny figure inspired by my favorite Sesame Street muppet, "Mr. Johnson". He was the continually-disgruntled customer at Grover's diner. Grover, as an overworked waiter, would mess up his order every time and Mr. Johnson would be left brimming with disappointment.
Read MoreCustom Squid Dunny Figure
My Squarespace Set-Up
I use Squarespace as my website platform and hosting service. I've been with them for over seven years and it's been great. Previously, I hand-coded html for my site and had to relearn standards every time the technology changed. Now, I just focus on the content and Squarespace keeps everything tidy.
Read MoreGold Leaf Buttons Tutorial
Lately, a lot of people have been asking how I make my gold-leafed buttons. I thought I'd just go ahead and spill the beans right here on my blog so you can make them too.
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"No Dana" Process
Here's a little animation that shows some of the steps in creating a Ghostbusters-themed burlesque show flyer. For more about my process check out these posts that offer a bit more step-by-step insight.
Upper Playground "Burger Walrus" Process
Earlier this year, I designed a Burger Walrus t-shirt for Upper Playground's 15th anniversary. They've just released it on their website.
Read MoreBlonder Engel & Die Hedwig Haselrieder Kombo Promo Art
I recently finished some promotional artwork for Austrian musical phenom Blonder Engel and his band, "Die Hedwig Haselrieder Kombo". Blonder Engel was a fellow artist-in-residence for the KOMM.ST festival in Anger, Austria and we chatted about comic-books, movies, and cowboys.
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