Recycle Bin Design

I recently came across a design contest to design a recycle bin for Global Inheritance. Global Inheritance is a non-profit that oversees educational and environmental programs at major festivals and events across North America, and the Coachella Music Festival have created TRASHed.

It is always fun and challenging to design for a unique shape or surface. When I saw the shape and the hinge I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Whenever I saw a recycle bin open in the past, I always thought is kind of looked like a Crocodile or Amphibian opening a large mouth. I was lucky that Sculptee comes in a green that was very close to the plastic on the small bin. I used some burlap, a key chain ring, and some grommets to make the sash. Originally I conceived making arms and hands but as I put the piece together the sash idea came to me. I think the sash works better than the arm idea: it adds some texture and extra visual interest.

Here is my creation, "I am a Recycle-tarian," sitting on

my recycle bin at home.

Here is the "Recycle-tarian" with it's mouth open.

Some Music for October

I just updated this Halloween / Monster Mix:

Monster Mix from musarter on 8tracks Radio.

I also just created this Ghetto Mix. This mix makes me aware that things could always be worse and to be thankful for what I have.

Ghetto Living from musarter on 8tracks Radio.

"T"eeny Meany & Miny Moe

Final version for Olive Green tee. I am also going to make a version for general print that will have less green and more texture.

Illustration Sketch

For a calender challenge were artists create illustrations with animals for specific months. This is the start of my entry for June. It is called "Jaxartasarous speaks in circles regarding the his infinite journey delivering Jackalope's Jack Fruit Jam."

I am also still plugging away at "Innie Minnie & Miny Moe" illustration. Updates soon.

GAP "Clever" Contest Designs

I usually don't enter many design contests even though I should. Bucking up a bit, I decided to enter a Threadless challenge sponsored by GAP. I past they tended to print simple one or two color designs. So I did these two designs based on what has printed previously and the prompt "clever." If you have the time, view the links below and vote. Let me know what you think.

Link here too

  

Link here too

New Project Start: Eeny Meany Miny Moe

 Please forgive the poor image. I am having issues with my scanner and just took a photo with my camera. I am imaging Eeny Meeny to be a tiny meany and Miny Moe to be a miner named Moe. Maybe I will Title the piece "Teeny Meany Miny Moe" or simply "Catch a Tiger by the Toe."

A closer look at Eeny Meany and Miny Moe. 

Poor old tiger.

I will post the final version when I finish. As with "Tea Time" it could be a while. Thanks for looking.