Today I want to share a project with an inspiring story. Anni contacted me to create some hand-lettering of "a little faith" for the artwork of her tattoo. Having created a few tattoo designs for myself, I was honored to be involved with such a special project.Anni wanted the phrase to be linked together, as if written in a continuous strand of thread. We explored many … [Read more...]
Wedding In Oaxaca
I have always wanted to tell the story behind my dear friend, Maria's, wedding invitation design. The above image is the incredible reference/inspiration material that Maria first brought to me. She had found this invitation, from Mexico circa 1939, amongst her Grandmother's things. The moment I saw it I knew I had died and gone to heaven! The design is so spectacular and … [Read more...]
Festive Wedding
Sometimes the most simple design can be so pleasing. That's the way I feel about this wedding invitation that I created for my friends Mark & Melissa. They chose a beautiful pale blue paper and we silkscreen printed it together in hot red ink. I hand-lettered the text and created the silhouettes using reference from traditional papel picados. Their wedding celebration was … [Read more...]
2 Foot Yard – Album Artwork
One of my most enjoyable projects that involved a lot of hand-lettering was for 2 Foot Yard's album, Borrowed Arms. The music is hauntingly beautiful and I feel very privileged to have worked with such talented musicians / artists. I drew inspiration from Natalia Goncharova, a Russian avant-garde artist that I admire very much. Here are 7 of the 13 track names. It … [Read more...]
Camino Restaurant – Business card
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Russell Moore & Allison Hopelain, of Camino Restaurant, on creating their identity along with all their printed collateral (business card, menu, letterhead, etc.). The above image is the front of their business card. "Camino" translates to "fireplace" in Italian which is the perfect word to describe this restaurant which centers … [Read more...]