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June Cleaver's Bones

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I honestly don't recall why I started on this skeleton thing.  Every time I think it was because of one thing, it turns out it really wasn't.  Oh well.  Skeletons are a big deal.  We've all got them.  June Cleaver had one, and this is my ode to the 50's-60's mom archetype that she embodied. Originally I did this design for a tank top, but I think it would really work as a regular ol' print, too.  You can get the tank top  here .

Cycling and the soul of man

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I don't know what it is about Latin.  Nobody speaks it.  About the only folks who know what it means without looking it up are Catholics and scientists.  It's probably the mystery aspect of it.  You have to kind of dig a little bit to figure it out.  I like making art like that, and as a result, that preference has likely relegated me to the back of the line in many instances.  People don't usually like to be challenged, and after 35 years, I don't blame them for being that way.  Life is dang hard, guys. Especially when you take it seriously.   So don't.   When I dig down past the soul and into the Spirit, there's a smile and a laugh.  When I feel like I have to much to deal with, when I'm overwhelmed, I more often than not hear from those deepest parts, "It's just a ride.  Relax, smile, enjoy yourself." So this is my reminder.  Sit Spiritus agit anima.  Let the Spirit drive the soul. And as all things of Cosmic significanc

Beer...labels

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My bros over at Crazy Eye Brewing here in Hiawatha have undertaken the rather arduous task of building a distribution brewery from scratch and brought me along for the ride (woo-boo!!! Beer!!!).  I get to do the best part-- create beer labels.  I think I could do this forever and not really get tired of it.  They have, of course, given me pretty free reign with the design, and as long as I come up with something awesome, it's ok.  After a few hurried attempts, I've arrived at a style that I think will adequately capture the attention of even the most libationally impaired drinker. I've got a couple more tweaks to tweak on this sucker, but it's pretty much figured out.