ELM&OAK just added their spring line of merch to the site. Their store has 12 new items on a super limited run, 3 of which were designed by yours truly (Perfect, Destroy, Rebuild / Space Mickey / Local Hero). Stop by to take a closer peek and grab something while you can. I think there were under 50 of each item printed. Hand sewn tags printed on American Apparel.
Add comment January 28th, 2010
After a period of considerable debate and frustration, I present to you, a sneak peek of my pieces for Duplicate of a Duplicate coming up next week at Black Sheep in NC. I’m probably making it all sound way worse than it was, but being so used to doing brief based work and having a finite solution to most of the projects I have, I struggled a bit trying to pump these out. I have a bad habit of redoing drawings and fiddling with colorways way too much for these sorts of art projects, plus I’m always trying to one up myself for some damn reason… BUT I think I’ve finally gotten a good grasp on an aesthetic I like and a good process with this set, that I’ll be able to work and evolve from here on out!
Duplicate of a Duplicate is January 15th at Black Sheep in Charlotte, NC. Participating artists/illustrators/designers include: 123Klan, Adam Garcia, Mr Penfold, Black Marmalade, Matt Cipov, Neuarmy, Big Foot, Jon Contino, Dave Franzese and a handful more talented people…
Stay posted for pics and additional information. If you are in NC and can make it to this show, please hit me back with any photos and / or glorious stories about the event.
4 comments January 8th, 2010
Apparel projects, logos, art shows, illustrations and CD packaging… The list is growing as my third official month as full time freelancer kicks into gear. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a large variety of friends, clients and collaborators on a bundle of really great projects. One of the most recently completed, is the packaging design for Mike Swoop’s upcoming release “New Love.” Along with the packaging, I put together a handful of sticker designs, shirts and promo materials based on the identity system I built for the release. It was a refreshing change of pace from being somewhat limited in the variety mediums I get to work on a single project. Check back on BWLT of my site for info and additional photos of this project and others that are in the midst of being wrapped up.
1 comment December 16th, 2009
Just a heads up to all of you cold footed consumers out there… My recent collaboration with Ashi Dashi is now available for purchase on their site. I’ve personally got a few pair and they are super comfy (all of them, not just mine). Spend yo Xmas moneys on small business and make the world happy and all that.
Add comment December 8th, 2009
Hello humans, please make note that Pink Hobo is having it’s Halloween Party/ Monster Print show tonight with special guests including my Diamond Eater as well as funktastic creations by TheWorkSteady, Grim Sun Industries, Mike Davis, Jennifer Davis, Amy Jo and like a zillion other talented people. Please swing by and grab some stuff so we don’t die from starvation. Plus we all like it when our monsters find homes.
Who: Myself + 30 more people
What: Pink Hobo Halloween Party/ Monster Print Show
Where: Pink Hobo Gallery – 507 E Hennepin Ave, NE Minneapolis
When: Opens Oct 31 2009 7PM
3 comments October 31st, 2009
My AshiDashi socks are avail for presale for a limited time in celebration of this lovely holiday coming up (Halloween). They will be officially released early November with proper pics and the whole nine yards. I hope they sell out and have to be reprinted… Wooo! Tell your homies and your homies’, homies.
1 comment October 26th, 2009
One of the finishing touches to any identity project or space redesign would be a sign. Saying that, I would like to share the new Fifth Element identity and sign for the shop on 24th & Hennepin here in Minneapolis. The sign went up a few weeks back and the space is being slowly being finished as the last few fixtures are being rolled in.
Aside from the identity redesign and space build out, they will be carrying the look/feel over to the online store as well. Which if rumor serves me right, is being hammered away on as we speak. For a quick peek at my proposed version of the site please swing over to the Lifter Baron site and check it out for yourself.
Add comment October 13th, 2009
It’s up and running… Probably a couple things here and there so don’t piss yourselves if something winks back. I spent far too much time in too small a period to not assume I will make adjustments and add more things. Regardless of my weary ramblings, please take a look and pass it on. Thank you my dear readers…
Get it here: LIFTERBARON.COM
Add comment September 8th, 2009
The font has yet to be completed but will be available for download along with other tasty treats as soon as the new Lifter Baron site goes live (hopefully this week). I have plans of doing the numerals as well as standard punctuation in a bundle. Keep your eyes peeled for info on the launch of my new site as well as the date for download on this and more.
2 comments July 26th, 2009
DOOMTREE’s new site just went live last night and already seems to be getting a good response! I (Lifter Baron) had the chance to work with DOOMTREE in collaboration with Sevnthsin over the past couple months to work out some great additions and adaptations to their previous site as well as help the crew pro up their image a bit. They are using a handful of social apps and services to share info and promote shows, releases and merch. Underneath the clean aesthetic, we tied in all of those social media tools to easily update fans with minute to minute information and refreshes. We also built a mobile site and downloadable widget to get that content wherever you might be to make sharing simple. Flexibility and adaptation was the key factor in this whole project; and with time and use, the site will grow and evolve into an uber dynamic sharing tool for the group and their fans.
Follow DOOMTREE:
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Myspace
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Add comment July 17th, 2009
Here’s a quick peek at a tasty little collabo between super fantastic sock server, AshiDashi, and the Villain. Look out for updates on this and other delicious side projects and diabolical dealings coming up. Muahahahahah!!!
Add comment July 16th, 2009
I just recently returned home from a short break in Lake Como, Italy and thought I’d share a few shots I took along the way.
1 comment July 11th, 2009
Just thought I’d share this card I made yesterday for my friend whose baby just turned the big zero one! The first one’s the hardest…
Add comment June 13th, 2009
“I Made This” is a new category BWLT is adding to the mix in order to give all of us a place to put the random sketches, illustrations and experiments that generally never see the light of day as well as create some original content for the blog. Some of it may be portfolio worthy, others may just be completely random. Either way, we like to share so here it is, shameless sharing for all of your viewing pleasure. Hopefully some of it’s inspiring and don’t forget to ffffound it if you like it!
2 comments June 7th, 2009