I just received word that some of my custom type treatments made it in to this addition of Los Logos. I submitted about twelve pieces and have not received an update exactly which ones but actually don’t care! Just glad I made it in. These are just a few I submitted.

I decided to put together a collection of work for 2009. I wanted to start cataloging some of my work for reference / laughs (I’m never satisfied and usually end up looking back at my work and cringing!) Not a for sale piece just my own personal history. The work is both a blend of clients, explorations and some fooling around. I have 72 Type treatments, 13 illustrations and a bunch of apparel graphics. You can see the entire spread here.

The move to cut back on clients is also strategic in giving me more time to develop custom fonts and custom illustrations for sale in the shop. Keep an eye out as I have several new updates already done and ready to launch!

It’s been a while I know. With the move from TN back to FL and getting adjusted from everything to a new house and work schedule I am busy to say the least. I have managed to grab some time for new custom fonts (available soon in the shop) and illustrations but not nearly as much as I would like. Stay tuned as I get my act together.

So I decided that it was time to take my custom fonts to the next level. This time I started with some real objectives for the font. Once built the custom font had to flow like a script font (one letter leading to the next). The second objective was to have a word or phrase appear as a complete graphic after completion. I didn’t want it to look fragmented in any respect from the flow of each letter in unison to the next or an individual glyph by itself. The last objective was to reach beyond the all caps version. In some of my recent type treatments seen here I have been refining those skills to achieve a font like this but never felt like the lettering had the potential to go the distance. As I complete any custom lettering I always ask myself “can this be a font” and often the answer is no. Most treatments I do just work for that word or phrase. I build with a narrow plan of just completing the word and never look beyond. Starting with objectives has really opened my eyes to how I have approached a “build” in the past. Moving forward “objectives” will be the foundation from which I start.

I love it when concept meets reality and the results are tangible. I worked up this custom type a while back to explore some different styles and knew upon completion that I had to take it a step further. I decided to take the custom type and have it built into a sign. I worked through the size and depth of each stage and sent it off. The actual pieces are cut from PVC and are very light weight. I matched my colors as close as possible (thank you Krylon for your wide variety) and went to it. Assembly was a bit tricky but I managed to get each piece secured. The finished product exceeded my expectations. Now I am looking at other custom type treatments I have done to see if they are PVC worthy.

So I have been hard at work building pages and pages of vector. My goal is to offer the standard pages of what I call “second stage” pieces (these are the fillers everyone uses to assist the design) as well as main focal points. Most of the vector illustrations or stock art I see out in the market are poorly executed and over priced. My intention is to offer the high end vector pieces like skulls, lions, eagles etc. That any designer can use as the main focal point. Most of the illustrations take about three to five hours to complete and are loaded with detail. I plan to launch the store in the next weeks as I finish up some custom fonts and other vector illustrations that I want to offer so check back soon.

In all the work I am doing lately customers want more of a custom feel when it comes to the shirt graphics. It is almost impossible at that point to use just a standard font (which I am rarely a fan of anyway). Each time I build the treatment I can’t help but to push on and finish the entire alphabet. This assists me with future projects needing custom fonts or straight custom lettering. When my shop is up I will be offering both clean sharp fonts as well as the above two. Follow up soon as I am getting ready to launch.

I am working on some high end stock vector images that will be for sale in the shop soon. These pieces will range in the subject matter but one thing will stay consistent… The detail! My goal is to have at least ten custom fonts and ten high end vector pieces. I will also be giving away some stuff as part of the grand opening of the shop so stay tuned.

In the future I will ensure that all my posts showcase the art a bit better. I am in the process of finishing up some other vector illustrations (Tiger, Snake and an Eagle) Stay tuned!

So I have been working on some high end vector art that will eventually be for sale in the shop. All together I have about 10 illustrations done and thought I would post one to give you a look and get some feedback. Not sure all the illustrations will make it to the shop though. I want to hold some back for large pieces I am also doing and will sell as posters.

I just finished up my friends cover art for his new single REVEL. The song is great and he is in the process of marketing it right now. Be on the lookout at iTunes as he is releasing it soon.