Creature Feature
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.
The Spit Swap
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.
Another Big Day
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.
The First Grade
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Kids, New Store Goodies, New Stuff
Time flies. Today is my little girl’s first day of first grade. Just like last year, I decided to make her a quick treat for her lunchbox. Many of you asked for prints last time, so we added an 8.5″ x 11″ print to the shop for $12. All proceeds benefit her lunch fund … and I’m happy to report that there were less tears this year …
Chipotle Cultivate
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Music, New Work, Posters
Late last year we got a call from our favorite lunch spot asking if we’d like to help them out with their first-ever Food/Ideas/Music Festival: Chipotle Cultivate. Chipotle’s unrelenting commitment to food with integrity (not to mention their ass-kicking burritos) is something we’ve always respected (and donated much of our lunch money to). Cultivate is happening at Lincoln Park in Chicago on October 1st. And the best part? It’s free.
OK, now I’m hungry.
A few details:
From The Alfred Paulsen Files, V. 9
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Al Paulsen, Editorial, Illustration
Here’s a few fun character spots for a misc. newsletter, circa late 1940’s to early 1950’s …
Flight Of The Concord
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, Music, Posters, Seattle
Here’s our poster for Ben Harper’s upcoming show at Marymoor Park on 8/27. In the shop on 8/28.
Unfold South Lake Union
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Architecture, Illustration, New Work, Posters, Seattle
If you’re local, you’ve undoubtedly heard the buzz about Seattle’s next great neighborhood: South Lake Union. With hot new restaurants + retail spots, Amazon’s brand new HQ, a beautiful waterfront and loads of new modern living spaces – the ‘SLU’ neighborhood is definitely the new destination within the city. IC was challenged with the task of developing a simplified and whimsical take on the neighborhood by the fine folks at Vulcan in conjunction with their annual Block Party blowout. If you are familiar with the area, you may have a little fun locating a few hot spots.
Block Party posters are available at the event on August 12 and we’ll have a few in our shop on August 13th.
You can grab (and unfold) the full SLU neighborhood poster (below) by picking up the latest issue of Seattle Met magazine, on newsstands now.
A few details:
Huge high-fives to Josh Lackey and Larry Asher for making this such a fun project to work on. See it a tad bigger here.
Home Invasion
Posted by Ryan Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, Music, New Store Goodies, New Work, Posters
Here’s a look at the poster we recently created for the Chicago date of The Decemberists‘ current tour. Looks like Chicago has some rough neighborhoods. Available in the store now!
Heartwork
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Kids, New Stuff, Posters
What is Heartwork?
Heartwork is a project designed to raise money for art supplies within the art room at Target House—this wonderful home-away-from-home for the families of children facing long-term treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The whole idea started simply enough. We, along with a few other creative individuals, were asked to work on various design projects for Target House. But, in the process, we were so deeply moved by the experience that we didn’t want it to end. We witnessed first hand the special connection the kids had with the art room in particular. It was a place where we saw kids at all stages of health just being kids.
So, we began to wonder, “What if we could create a ongoing way to support more and better art supplies for these children?” It was then that Heartwork was born.
The idea is simple. Every year, a group of talented artists will create a series of prints to raise money for the art room. Each of the prints will feature a different interpretation of the Target House elephant mascot, chosen because it represents family, long life, strength and playfulness—attributes with special meaning at a place designed for families to live, play and heal.
Print details:
Archival giclee – printed with pigment inks on archival cotton rag paper
Size: 11 inches x 14 inches
Signed & numbered editions of 40
Purchase the prints here.
“Elephants Love Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter” by Johnny Yanok:
“Snailaphant” by Nate Williams and “When Elephants Fly” by Anna Chambers:
“Collaboration” by Don Clark
“Love To Grow” by Scott Thares and “Balancing Act” by Christopher Lee:
“Circus” by Katie Kirk and “Better Days Ahead” by Richard Boynton:
“Waterworks” by Ryan Clark:
“Tuskers Ahoy” by Michael Bartalos:
The Scott Hamilton Arts & Crafts Room at Target House:
We’re honored to be part of this project and thankful for everyone who donated their time and talent.
New Target Gift Cards
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, New Work, Packaging, Toys
It’s officially summer. At least that’s what we’ve been told anyways. Join in the fun by grabbing our new Splash ‘N Squirt and Happy Birthday Gift Cards. Many thanks to our awesome A.D.’s: Brian Holt, Ted Halbur & Aaron Muther!
Together/Apart
Posted by Ryan Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, Music, New Work, Packaging, Seattle
We recently had the luxury of working with Rhymesayers Entertainment once again, this time for Seattle-based artist Grieves. RS is one of the only labels still investing their time, effort and finances into elaborate physical packaging… because they care and they believe their listeners deserve it. And obviously we love any opportunity to work with cool, innovative people to create unique packaging and artwork. Check out this video of the new Grieves package for “Together/Apart,” and be sure to pick up the record June 21st.
AIGA Minnesota Design Show
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Packaging, Toys
We’re honored that we could help out with Target’s 7 cube win the other night at AIGA Minnesota’s annual Design Show. Go Bullseye.
The Dreamweaver
Posted by Ryan Clark | Filed under Design, Illustration, New Work, Photography
Just wrapped up this business card design for our buddy, Gregory Henn. The inspiration was old movie posters with a modern twist. Killer 2-color foil stamping courtesy of Evolution Press.
Nirvana: Taking Punk To The Masses
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Music, New Work, Posters, Seattle
When asked if we’d be interested in creating a poster for the new EMP exhibit ‘Nirvana: Taking Punk To The Masses‘, we had to think about it for about zero seconds. After listening to each record a few times, I decided to base my concept on the song ‘Scentless Apprentice’, my favorite track from In Utero. Many thanks to Chris, Jacob and the EMP for asking us. Pick one up here (we only have 15 of these suckers) and be sure to check out the exhibit if you find yourself in these parts.
2-color (metallic silver and black) silk-screened poster on white stock.
Full Circle At Super7
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Al Paulsen, Illustration, Music, New Stuff, Posters, Toys
A mighty big thanks to everyone who came out to our Full Circle show/Leroy C. launch party at Super7 on Saturday night. We had a blast. And as you can see above, Leroy did too.
If you find yourself in SF anytime soon, the show will be up for a few more weeks.
Photos courtesy of Zac Schwiet, Kaiju Chronicle and Toybot Studios.
IC Full Circle Show At Super7
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Al Paulsen, Illustration, New Stuff, Posters, Toys
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be showing a collection of work at the Super7 store in San Francisco, opening on April 23rd at 6PM. We’ll also be debuting the first colorway of Leroy C., the newest member of the IC family! Super7 will have a limited amount on hand to take home.
We’ll be sharing a collection of 20+ posters and prints, including a number of illustrations from our late grandfather, Alfred Paulsen. As someone who influenced our work tremendously and spent much of his young adult life in the bay area, we thought it would be fitting to include some of his work in the show.
We’ll also have a few new limited Leroy C. prints available. Come out and say hi!
Poster Cabaret Bicycle Print Show
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, New Work, Posters
We recently wrapped two 12″ x 12″ pieces for Poster Cabaret’s annual bicycle art project. ‘Spokes’ and ‘Whino’ will be available to purchase next month. Live in or around Austin? Be sure to check out the gallery event celebrating the project: The Poster Cabaret Bicycle Print Show on May 5th at The Gallery Black Lagoon.
Details: A month-long exhibit in May (national bike month) featuring over 60 art prints inspired by the bicycle. Opening: Thursday, May 5, 2011 (6pm-9pm)
Be there!
From The Alfred Paulsen Files, V. 8
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Al Paulsen, Illustration
Another spot circa 1970’s. Client: Unknown.
How 2011 Design Awards
Posted by Don Clark | Filed under Illustration, Packaging
We’re honored to have a few projects for Target featured in How’s 2011 Design Awards issue.
