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Daedelus

by JayZuck on November 2nd, 2008
Posted In: Blog

Daedelus is an experimental musician based out of Los Angeles.  A friend of mine introduced me to his album “Exquisite Corpse” and I have been hooked ever since.  If you ever have an opportunity to witness him live, I would encourage you to go.  He is not just a remarkable and innovative musician, but also an amazing performer too.

Daedelus embodies a kind of Mad Hatter spirit if the Mad Hatter went to the future and brought back some instruments to share with us.

His music is sample driven drawing heavily from syphonic electronica, funk, and hip-hop.  The music sounds very experimental, but is also very well produced.  His songs range from fun to haunting, but his style as a whole is difficult to pigeonhole.

I wanted to design a typography around Daedelus’s musical vibe.  It isn’t the type (no pun intended) of project I am used to doing, but it was rewarding experience which came out rather good in my humble opinion.

└ Tags: Daedelus, music, typography
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King of the Hill Cancelled

by JayZuck on November 2nd, 2008
Posted In: Blog

One of my favorite Fox cartoon shows is King of the Hill.  Some of you may have heard today’s breaking news that the show has been officially canceled.  The show is in its 13th year and has entertained me for virtually every one of those years.  I am sad to see it go, but maybe it was more of a show for the George Bush era and thank God that’s over.

At least we will have until sometime in the 2009-2010 season to say good-bye.  Here’s to our favorite redneck propane salesman.  I’ll never forget when you told Beavis and Butthead to stop wacking off in your camper.  How far you have come.  Peace.

└ Tags: cartoon, King of the Hill, TV
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Todd McFarlane

by JayZuck on November 1st, 2008
Posted In: Blog

The above is my interpretation of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn character. Todd McFarlane has always been a major influence of mine and Spawn is a character that has great significance for me as an artist.  The story, mood, and detailed artwork were burned vividly into my mind at an early age.

The story of an artist who built a business empire on his character is something I find profoundly inspiring.  While Todd McFarlane as a business man has taken up most of his recent life, he has increasingly reasserted himself in the art and story of his flagship creation, Spawn.

If you have ever been fan or if you are just curious about such a momentous figure, I encourage you to take a look at this interview on his thoughts on the future of Spawn and his business empire:

CBR TV: Todd McFarlane Interview

└ Tags: spawn, Todd McFarlane
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I am illustrator in the entertainment arts focused on visual development, character design, layouts, concept art, and anything in the realm of visual storytelling. Around these parts though, I'm letting it loose Simian Style and devolving into a higher state of consciousness on the boundary of an infinite-dimensional manifold in quasi-time. There's plenty of room down this rabbit hole! Learn more About Me and check out the Portfolio.

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