Category: WEB LOG

The end of last year really flew by – now here we are in Spring 2024 in Texas, aka pre-Summer, which lasts about a month until we get back to the good old heat back in our lives.

I’ve been working on a few projects since last update, so I thought it was time to add them up here for your enjoyment and awareness and break from the bleakness of the media these days.

Near and dear to my heart, Elmer Gomer – the patch masters – funky junky makers – of this day and age. We’ve been getting pretty experimental and are offering some new services to our close compadres in town and abroad.

Rubber Stamps, stencils, engraving, design, embroidery, printing are a sample of the things we’ve been working on. Creating new goods and learning new skills are core principles in our practice at Elmer Gomer HQ. Always looking forward to trying new things!

Last year, I was introduced to the good folks at Smokiez.

Together, we worked on building a new line of products and brand under the name Spinello. You can find some of their tasty treats at a fine retailer near you – if you are in a legal state and over 21 years of age, that is 🙂

Keep on keeping on and check back here for more updates this year. I’ll add some fun photos below so you know we’re still keeping it real down here in Texas.

There’s a lot going down and it’s hot as hell over here in Austin, but still the same old summer heat.

Here’s a little photo update from living lately, look for some work updates one of these days.

Wow, another year has come and gone.

I was lucky to work with some amazing people and companies this year. Helping to build brands and artwork for folks who are talented and truly passionate about their work is what I love to do. I also got to spend some time with my friends and family, the most important of all.

Take a look below for more about what I accomplished and was inspired by in 2022.

I did some growing – both flowers in my backyard and personally over the last year. I was challenged in many ways to keep pushing my artwork forward, while carving out time to have fun outside of work and learn some new things.

For the 2022 year, I worked as Creative Director for Old Pal. From campaign messaging to graphics to package design, we made some great strides. The cannabis industry is a tough one, so I’m extra proud of how much we accomplished.

Aside from winning some CLIO awards – We launched a 2 gram infused blunt SKU and also the Baked at Home Brownie Mix – a take on a classic weed brownie, made at home.

Watch the video here.

2 Gram Infused Blunt Campaign below

Working closely with 8 Street Makers, I worked on building an identity for the garment group and also the brand and vibe for Soft Cloth – a new fashion label making clothing that looks good while keeping comfortable. I made a series of marks and artwork for the brand.

I worked with my friends at Goodburn Sauce Co. to get set up with a website, some new bottle designs and swag for their ever tasty hot sauce. Look for more offerings in the New Year and sign up to the newsletter to get updated on where to get your sauce delivered to your door.

There is way more I can share, but these are some of the larger things that kept me going in 2022. I hope that 2023 will bring new learning and making. Cheers to a New Year.

I’m grateful to have made some bumper stickers and patches for Elmer Gomer and Third Man Records. You can check them out on their website along with all the other rad stuff they have to offer.

THESE BONGS DON’T SMOKE!

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone who came out and helped make the world a better place. We raised $914 for Free Lunch an organization who provides healthy meals 7 days a week for people in need at Camp Esperanza, here in Austin. “Food is a right and no one should be deprived of it.”

The world is a really messed up place these days. Take a walk down the road and you’ll see the inequality and division of our selfish and often times hateful society at work.

I’ll be working this month to make some small sculptures and other artworks which will be on display at Yellow Jacket Social Club on Wednesday, August, 3rd. Hope to see you there.

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT A LOCAL AUSTIN ORGANIZATION FEEDING THOSE WITHOUT FOOD

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