Rock Sound

There's an interview with me in the December issue of Rock Sound magazine for their new monthly feature on designers working within the music world. It's a UK magazine, but is available at Barnes & Noble throughout the US, and I believe is on stands now. I supplied them samples of everything from my portfolio site, so it was pretty interesting to see which pieces they chose to run. Thanks to Rachel Kellehar for the interview!

3 Months Later

I've completely ignored this blog, as well as my portfolio for a solid 3 months now, but that's thankfully due to being incredibly busy. Since July I've moved to New York and had the opportunity to work on projects for Sony Vaio, Aquafresh, Harley-Davidson, Time-Warner, Chevy, Hyundai, and Miller Lite amongst others. I can't show most of the work yet due to various reasons, but here's a few samples for the time being:



I've also got a few CD packaging projects to post soon, as well as some new ones in the works. Hopefully I can be more attentive to this blog after I am fully settled in (i.e. not subletting anymore) and get a proper workspace set up.

Also, Bloodhorse will be playing a CMJ showcase tomorrow (Saturday) at the Ace Of Clubs on St. Jones St. in Manhattan. We go on at 9:30. If you're in the area, check it out. Tickets are available for purchase here.

Adobe CS3 Mural press

There is an article about the Adobe CS3 mural I worked on in today's New York Times. The mural is live at Union Square in New York and will run there for a month before moving on to London. I can't wait to take a trip down and see the final piece in action. I'll be sure to have more pictures and hopefully video from the trip.

You can read the article online here: Promotion Is Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

Take Two process

Here are some progression frames from the new Quips record I'm working on.

line drawing:


adding texture to the tree:


background textures:


adding type and some vegetation:


That's the jist of the cover. There will be some final touch ups and finishing to do. I'll have the rest of the layout up shortly after it's finished.

Related Links:
» Quips @ MySpace

Heavy Metal Is LAW

Generally, when I read about completely bogus claims of "disability" being recognized as legitimate by anyone, I am disgusted. However, this particular case is too ridiculous/hilarious to get upset over. Hail to Sweden.

Click here: Man gets sick benefits for heavy metal addiction

Hangman's Hymn

This came in a week or so ago but I hadn't had a chance to post it. Here's the packaging for Sigh's "Hangman's Hymn" record out on The End. The inside collage was a nice change as I tend to usually work in muted tones and generally dark images for packaging projects. This is in stores now, check it out if you are into heavy metal. A few posts down I put up the process for making the cover, as well as some goofy shots I took to (eventually) swap in for some joke covers.

Related Links:
» Sigh
» The End Records

Hawthorne Heights

Here's a shirt I just did for Hawthorne Heights. This started out as a drawing of my dog that went horribly, horribly wrong. Well, wrong in the sense of looking anything like a Corgi. In terms of looking like a weird bat-wing-snakey-armpit-hair creature then I think I nailed it. Sorry Franklin!

Bloodhorse EP

Just got in copies of our new record and we're all super excited with the result. Everything is printed on uncoated stock and has a real cool texture to it despite only being 4 flat colors. The art for this was inspired by both the wallpaper found in old 70's horror movies (specifically "Psychomania") as well as the graphic identity of the 1968 Mexico Olympics. I think this turned out pretty cool.



I also finished the Bloodhorse website. It's been quite some time since I've tackled anything having to do with the web, but it was nice to change things up a bit.


Related Links:
» Bloodhorse
» Bloodhorse @ MySpace
» Bloodhorse @ PureVolume
» Psychomania
» Mexico 68

Hangman's Hymn process

In January I was working on the artwork for the upcoming Sigh record. Above is the final cover, and the record should be released sometime in the next month or two, at which point I'll post up the rest of the artwork, but I thought in the meantime I'd show some of the process of constructing the cover.



I am by no means a photographer, but I did my best to set up this garage to suit my needs, and it ended up working out.



There was no one around to assist me, and time was short, so I had to act as both photographer and model. The robe was made out of some sheets and the head cloak is just a pillowcase with some clips in the back to help it hold the proper shape. I couldn't see a thing and it was freezing out. These are the 3 shots I used to put together the cover. The wall on the cover is a shot of the garage floor with some old iron railing designs laid in.








After I got the shots I needed, I took some other pictures just messing around. Once I have time I want to make some spoof covers for the guys in the band. I've done their last 2 records and they are always so easy to work with. These photos are inspired by some great altered Immortal band photos where they are in full black metal regalia, posing hard, holding giant a giant toothbrush, toothpaste tube, and floss. If I can find the photo I'll post it up. It's hilarious.

Related Links:
» Sigh
» ridiculous black metal photos

Rejected Stuff #1

Came across these while digging through some old files. This is the original logo proposed for the Andrew Tweedy record. After some discussion we decided this had too much of a western/country or old railroad feel to it, and went with the more simple logo and cover you can see here. I still think this is decent, so I figured I'd share.

If you haven't checked out this record yet, it's well worth it. I have it for sale on my site. Click here to purchase.