A few months ago I was contacted by Drew Willingham to rebrand his photography business. Drew's photography is georgeous, and the goal was to create something that seamlessly complimented his work. Drew recently got his business cards printed, that I designed, and i'm loving this shot. Nice and clean.

Last year was, and I don't say this lightly, an insanely busy year. I'm extremely thankful for all the opportunities that I had to work with such amazing people, and can't wait for all that 2012 has to bring. I honestly don't get the chance to share even a fraction of the work that I do week-to-week, which is definitely at the top of my new years resolutions. 

Throughout 2011, I was honored and delighted to work with Sojourn Chuch here in Louisville. Working with Communications Director Bobby Gilles, the standard for bold & creative design was extremely encouraging and challenging. It's a relationship that I hold dear and I wanted to share some of my designs from 2011.

Really excited and humbled to have taken home a bronze award this year from the Louisville Graphic Design Association's annual 100's show, for the design of the Jamie Barnes/Brooks Ritter split EP.

The panel of judges included David Kampa of McGarrah Jesse (Austin, TX), Michael Cina of Cina Associates (Minneapolis, MN) and Justin Fines of Brand New School (New York, NY).

The feedback on the Highlands mural has been beyond overwhelming, and I can't thank everyone enough for all the kind words, mentions, and blog posts. Over the last few days it's even been featured on How Magazine's Blog, DesignWorkLife, Lost Type Co-op, and Public School Blog, just to name a few. Thanks so much everyone!

I was beyond stoked when Brooks Ritter asked me to design his upcoming record. Working with Brooks is great because he knows what he likes, and pushes everyone he collaborates with to dig deep. After some conversations we decided to make the bold step of putting him front and center on the record. The challenge was to do so without feeling contrived or stale. With a lot of yarn and patience I set up the shoot, centering everthing around an old wooden chair. Mickie Winters worked her photographic magic and boom, there it is. His release show is Friday November 18th at the 930 Art Center. Details Here.

So I'm a few weeks late on this post (along with many others), but the mural is complete. If you've driven down Bardstown Rd. headed south then you've undoubtedly seen it. Kirby Stafford did an amazing job bringing my design to life.

A yardstick, stick of chalk and printed piece of paper of the layout is all he needed. I hope to have many more collaborations with Kirby in the near future, as his craft and enthusiasm for hand lettering is truly a dying art. Many thanks to the Highlands Commerce Guild and The Wine Market for the opportunity. Here's a few shots, for your viewing pleasure.

June marked the birth of our second child, a beautiful baby girl by the name of Luella Bea.

In Louisville, KY, the highlands neighborhood/area is a must visit destination for visitors, and a place that is special to anyone who lives in the city. Fantastic restaurants, and countless independent businesses run all along a stretch of bardstown rd.

Anyways, the highlands commerce guild recently held a competition, for artist's and such to submit proposals for a mural to be painted along the side of The Wine Market building, in the very heart of the highlands. Now, I cant paint, and I dont pretend to even entertain the idea. However, I really liked the idea of big bold typography popping off a brick building, reminiscent of older days while carrying a contemporary message.

Somehow, my piece was selected. Kirby stafford, who painted my pieces for Beer engine Brewery, will be doing the painting. Plenty more to come, including pics of the building etc.

August marks the Japanese release of Frontier(s) album "There will be no miracles here". The goal was to have the album art be a stark contrast from their U.S/european packaging. Mission accomplished.

Every once in a while a project comes along that just clicks. Scotty Perry wanted to rebrand his work with something more personal, with an emphasis on simplicity. The end result coincides beautifully with his work, and really pulls through in print & deliverables. 

Posters for the city of Louisville's 2011 Bike to work day campaign.

Last week marked the release of the fourth series of artists, at Royal Buttons. I am extremely excited to be a featured artist. We swung by the release party last week and loaded up on buttons at Ultra Pop. You can get the buttons at several locations around louisville throughout the next few weeks.

Just wrapped up this poster for Beer Engine Brewery, and sent off to Hound Dog Press here in Louisville. Beer and letterpress. Always a winning combination.

A couple months ago I was asked to design some shirts for "The Barge", which is a giant whopping tray of fried seafood, at Kingfish restaurants. Think along the lines of "Man vs. Food". The campaign is centered around "sinking the Barge" aka eating the whole tray. Anyways, I liked the idea of incorporating the old trusty anchor in a very appropriate manner, within the type. 

Poster for Sojourn's Student Ministry, often referred to as "S2"...

Since the start of this year I've had the opportunity & privilege to create many of the graphics and visual elements for Sojourn Community Church here in Louisville. From time to time i'll be posting some up some of the posters, typography, and other elements from different projects.

Major props to Brian Holton, and the opening of Beer Engine Brewery last week. I will be heading down there hopefully next week to partake of his wonderful ales, and catch up on things. The spot looks amazing. He sent me a few iphone shots, pre-opening. and yes, that's the prototype Bottle opener, which looks HEAVY DUTY. Great seeing that logo nice and big on those growlers!

I was beyond flattered when asked to design the upcoming double EP album by Jamie Barnes and Brooks Ritter. The goal was to create two distinct covers, that both contrast yet compliment each other. I am very pleased with the end result. Album packaging pics to come...