Transparency, when used in design, creates a visual ambiguity or equivocal space. When looking at a transparent design, it can be unclear which form is on top and which behind. Since photography accurately depicts spatial and depth representation, transparency is an interesting tool for an artist interested in visual patterns that do not immediately present a clear spatial organization.
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Yeah Yeah Tacos
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Design Ingredients: Naturalism and Distortion
Naturalism is often what people will call “realism”, meaning, of course, visual realism. The goal of naturalism is to visually communicate an honest, true-to-life representation of the world around us. In contrast, distortion purposely changes or exaggerates nature. Sometimes this is done to provoke an emotional response or to emphasize design elements within the composition. Below are examples of both, borrowed from the Walker Art Center’s painting collection.
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I’ve updated the Relax Booklet with new illustrations!
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you need some tips on how to relax and unwind? Look no further than this handy booklet, newly illustrated and reformatted for online for your convenience.
In this booklet, you'll find a variety of techniques and strategies for reducing stress and finding peace in your everyday life. You never know, it might just be the thing you need to find some calm in the midst of a busy day. Click the link below to access RELAX:
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If you haven't had a chance to read Trying Not To Notice yet, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy. For only $7 (+shipping), you can own my strange graphic novel and experience this sadly tragic story for yourself.
The novel has received high praise from both critics and readers alike. The narrative has been described as "disturbing" and "not how I want to spend my free time," and it has garnered zero awards despite its exceptional storytelling and art.
Reflecting on 2022
The still of mid-winter is as good a time as any to reflect on the past year. A few public moments of gratitude are appropriate after a year that was filled with its fair share of challenges. Although, as always, comics saw me through. 2022 was a busy year for this cartoonist.
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Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC)
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October 8 + 9, 2022 | Columbus, Ohio
I’m hitting the road this October, and exhibiting at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC). If you live in or near Ohio—don’t miss this cross cultural event. I’ll be the cartoonist drinking Cheer Wine and eating Wendy’s.
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Very excited to have made the poster for this year’s Autoptic Festival. Hope to see you there on August 13 + 14.
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Enjoy this history of the Lake Harriet Bandshell that goes along with the new plan to renovate its much worn roof.
Animated GIFs—they’re the best. I made this collection of lunch icons, and you can now download the entire set via Gumroad. Enjoy!
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Getting some PHO 79
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Asheville, NC
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Did you hear that? Sounds like a new ESDC comic is going out this Sunday. Subscribe by email to have it delivered to your mailbox and never miss an issue.
The Coffman Memorial Union | 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Applications Open
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Laminate your vax card and pick your prettiest face mask; applications for the Autoptic Festival are open. Apply today so you can join us on August 13 at The Coffman Memorial Union and celebrate the best of MN’s comics culture.
in Illustration
Design Ingredients: Line Quality
Line is the most recognizable of design elements. The quality or contour of a line is a powerful visual ingredient, and contains potential for unlimited expression. Words often used to describe line quality are thin, thick, rough or smooth.
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Open Studio
Hours: Monday + Wednesday : 3PM - 5PM (Central)
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