Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Animation, Gadgets, Illustration, New Work
Goats, phones & fries. The best part about our job is we never know what’s coming next. Here’s a fun piece we recently finished for the fine folks over at Publicis and T-Mobile. We were asked to create character and BG illustrations for this 15 second spot while the talented peeps at World Famous handled the animation/post. OK, now I’m hungry.
Credits/Publicis: Kristi Flango: Art Director, Jenn Maples: Copywriter, Marisa Schoen: Executive Interactive Producer, Todd Bois: Creative Director
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February 13th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, Music, New Work, Seattle
Is it summer yet? Not quite, but with last night’s (bitchin’) lineup announcement for the 2012 Sasquatch! Festival – we’re getting close. The festival poster and identity remains at the top of the IC “Pet Project” heap each year, thanks to our client and friend, Adam Zacks. So if you see a haphazard vegetable oil-fueled modified recliner with scrapped airplane turbines and tree stumps for wheels carrying ‘Squatch and his renegade gang of animal misfits – you’re on the right road. See it bigger in our work section.
And check out the rad animation by the folks at Wintr and Something Savage.
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February 3rd, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Books, Design, Illustration, Music, New Stuff, Posters
Extra special thanks to the talented and gracious Mr. Foster for featuring us in his beautiful new book, New Masters Of Poster Design, Volume 2. Available now!
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January 30th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Toys
Thanks to Computer Arts for featuring us in their Character Design issue last month.
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January 19th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Al Paulsen, Editorial, Illustration
We got 6 inches of snow yesterday. So naturally Seattle is shut down and I’m chugging coffee while drawing in my slippers. Decided to dust off a few more Grandpa illos in the process. These 5 span approx. 5 decades, with the last one created the same year he passed away.
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January 19th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, New Work, Packaging, Seattle
Looking for a little sun amidst those long, cold and blustery days? We suggest the new ‘Winter Getaway Blend’ packaging we created for Seattle’s Best Coffee and the fine folks at Creature. As obvious fans of all things caffeinated, this was a real treat to work on. Big thanks to Dave Taylor, Kaylin Fitzpatrick and Cara Schwartz at Creature for the fun project. Get a slightly closer look in our portfolio. Only available in SBC Cafe’s.
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January 6th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Books, Design, Illustration, Music, Posters
We’re honored to be featured in Design For Music by Hans Lijklema and published by The Pepin Press – showcasing a nice little smattering of various music projects throughout the years + a lengthy interview with both of us. Also includes an accompanying disc featuring ‘Collapsing‘ by some band we are affiliated with. Big thanks to Hans for asking us to be part of this.
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January 4th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, New Work, Packaging
Happy New Year! We have two new Gift Cards hanging out on various Bullseye end caps throughout the nation. The first one actually features candles that light up and turn off as you blow them out! Pretty cool technology and sure to cure those winter blues. Grab it here.
The second one is for that special teacher in your life. Featuring a cool embossed reflective ‘vintage lunchbox metal’ type material. Pick one up here.
Always a fun time. Art direction: Rob Weaver, Kelly Gray and Ted Halbur.
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January 4th, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Animation, Books, Illustration, Kids, Music, New Work, Technology, Toys
Well, we’ve been hard at work for over a year on this next project (and have many more months to go), but we are excited to preview the logo and name of our first interactive children’s book The Uproar!, arriving on iPads everywhere via the Apple App store this fall. Lots of fun announcements coming in the first half of 2012, but for now – a quick synopsis:
“Journey into a world of sound and wonder in the interactive musical story The Uproar! Join a bizarre band of misfit monsters to explore a sprawling story from the mind of Invisible Creatureʼs Don Clark.”
We are honored and proud to be working with our new favorite publisher + partner: Space Dog Books. Please do yourself a favor and download Space Dog’s first chapter book Treasure Island, illustrated by the amazing Matthew Cruickshank.
It’s going to be a fun year. Much more soon …
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January 2nd, 2012
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Holiday, Illustration, New Stuff
Wow, we’re 5. Officially out of the toddler bed but still able to pee in the yard. Not bad. It’s been an incredible journey thus far … thanks to our amazing clients and you (of course). To celebrate the holidays as well as our half-decade, we’re offering free shipping on all US orders through December as well as a new 5″ x 5″ mini-print (with any Leroy C. figure purchase) to hang next to the awkward family photo of that one acquaintance from high school that still sends you Christmas cards. You know the one I’m talking about.
Thank you so much. And seriously, we can’t wait to see what happens in the next five …
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December 1st, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Holiday, Illustration, Kids, New Work, Packaging, Toys
Ahhhh, our favorite time of year is back. The two Frank’s (Sinatra & Capra), Yuletide logs, eggnogs, and Lord Of The Rings DVD extras in our pajamas. And of course, the great seasonal goodies at Target. We were lucky enough to work on two fun stocking stuffers this Holiday season. Last year, the LEGO Build A Bullseye set was such a hit, we were asked to come back for round two. And to make the kids (and us) even more ecstatic, you can create a polar bear and snowman in addition to Bullseye dog. It all folds up into a gift-able size for that special someone. Sequels are supposed to be better, right?
And the gifts keep coming … We were also asked to design and illustrate a super-fun (and addicting) interactive game featuring our favorite pooch. The big idea: Can you pat the dogs as quickly as they light up without losing your cool? Oh, and each level gets more and more insane as you continue to play. Lights, barking, action. Find them both in-store or online now.
Art direction: Brian Holt, Rob Weaver and Ted Halbur. Once again, extra special thanks to the team at Target.
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November 16th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Kids, New Work, Posters
Kids. We love ‘em. Teenagers … well, we love them too. With both in mind, we’re excited to offer 4 new stretched canvas prints and posters through Wheatpaste Art Collective. The stretched canvas prints are a whopping 24″ x 30″ and the uber-cool removable non-toxic “sticky” posters are an even more-whopping 28″ x 35″. We’ve got a few samples of both formats in the shop and we aren’t afraid to tell you the quality level is perfect-o. The colors are rich and just as vivid as you see here. You can purchase them individually or collect the whole set. Seem them a tad bigger here. Enjoy … here’s to the kids.
“Afternoon Snack”:
“The Visitor”:
“High & Dry”:
“Neighborhood Cookout”:
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November 4th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, Speaking
Well, The Spit Swap has come and gone. The 2-night stint with yours truly in Portland and Mr. Draplin laying it down in Seattle was one for the record books. Portland, I can’t thank you enough for cruising out to The Ace to watch me sweat it out up there as I attempted to tell our scattered story. It was a fun night of sharing great conversations with real folks. I had a blast. And Portland – your art, design and illustration community is one to be envied. Hats off to you nice people …
Massive high-fives to Eric Hillerns for the hospitality and for dreaming this baby up. Seriously. Aaron Draplin (and family!) for the obvious reasons. The man has talent in about a zillion areas, including the English language. But you guys knew that.
And of course The Ace Hotel, Lloyd Winter, Duane King, 52 Limited, Always With Honor, Portland AIGA, Fort Port … the list goes on. Thanks to everyone who helped out, brought beer, food, tweeted, you name it. THANK YOU!
A few rad shots of the night, courtesy of long-time broseph Mr. Arges:
We stopped by the mighty W+K to visit one helluva guy Lloyd Winter and to apparently have our socks knocked off by the sheer awesomeness in that building. Wow.
“Yup, that’s a bear”
Before the gig started, we stopped by Instrument’s new spot to see our buds and visit the infamous teepees. Incredible space. Incredible talent.
J.D. and Vince giving us the tour …
“Is this thing on?”
We meet at last …
Tyler and Elsa from Always With Honor with a touching and funny introduction … thanks again, guys.
Zac strong-arming folks into buying paper and sticky things …
“It’s just a theory” … Duane, Josh and a few others hear me out regarding my thoughts on relativity.
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Anyways, it was a rad night. Thanks again, Portland.
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October 21st, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, New Work, Posters, Speaking
We’ll have 100 of these 3-color silk-screened posters for sale at our Spit Swap gig this Wednesday. Printed by the fine folks at Seizure Palace right there in PDX. Oh, and we’ve seen Draplin’s poster. Get ready, Washingtonians.
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October 14th, 2011
Posted by Ryan Clark | Filed under Design, Gadgets, Illustration, Technology
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October 7th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Advertising, Animation, Architecture, Bum Out, Design, Editorial, Fashion, Film, Illustration, Just Plain Bad Ass, Music, Packaging, Photo-Illustration, Photography, Posters, Technology, Television
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October 5th, 2011
Posted by Ryan Clark | Filed under Film, Illustration, Nerd Alert, New Work, Seattle
We are very pleased to be contributing to EMP’s new exhibit exploring the world of horror film and the human experience it produces. Can’t Look Away: The Lure Of Horror Film features 19 of our illustrations, some truly amazing artifacts, interactive experiences, and information galore. We got a sneak peek at the show, and it’s absolutely incredible! Do yourself a favor and check it out- open to the public October 2nd. And check out the portfolio for a more extensive look at the work!
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September 30th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Music, Posters, Seattle
Thanks to our good friends at the other Creature for including our work together with JanSport in their Communication Arts story this month.
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September 26th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, New Stuff, Seattle, Speaking
It’s 100% official and tickets are now available. Draplin and I will be riding the rails and corrupting each other’s respective cities October 19th & 20th.
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September 16th, 2011
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Kids, New Store Goodies, New Stuff
Ahhh, the first day of pre-school. Today was a biggie for my son – definitely a few tears. Continuing tradition, here’s a quick drawing I stuffed in his lunchbox to ease his first day jitters. Also in the shop for $12.
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September 12th, 2011
