Even though I can do solely digital design. I love to create in a way that my illustration plays a role whenever possible.
Cherish Your Buds, Casey "C-Blob" Webb tribute graphic.
Flip Side, Athens, Ohio, 20 year artwork.
Flip Side, 20 Year top graphic.
This is a design I did for an all lawyer based softball team.
This is a poster I designed for a Street Plant Skateboard team demo and music event.
Although the client didn't end up using this graphic, I still dig it.
I did this one for a City Beat article that was about political eating habits.
A collection of boards that I did for Effort.
CD design for a SofaBurn Records compilation.
This is an illustration that I did for a City Beat article about the government being scum.
This is a design for The Lions Rampant music group.
On location live chalk drawing for Microsoft at Kings Island amusement park with artists Craig Dransfield, Ryan Little and OJ Hays.
On location live chalk drawing for Microsoft at Kings Island amusement park with artists Craig Dransfield, Ryan Little and OJ Hays.
An Effort Skateboards design for pro rider Dave Coyne.
SkateAble is a concept derived through my passion for art and skateboarding. I try to salvage or repurpose as many materials as possible for these projects. The majority of these projects have had little to no budget.
This was built and installed at Feralmade Gallery. It's comprised of 90% salvaged materials scored from various sites and dumpsters throughout the greater Cincinnati area. Artist and Co-founder of Able Projects, Ryan Little worked with me on this one.
This was one of the ramps for Bridge Pour at Rhinegeist Brewery. A fundraising event for the Newport, KY D.I.Y. Skatepark.
This mobile SkateAble unit was a mix of different prehistoric eras.
The center SkateAble piece at this (Rhinegeist hosted), Newport D.I.Y. benefit, was a representaion of a barge going under the 471 Bridge.
These were part of the the Able Projects SkateAble area for the Contemporary Art Center's "Event".
Able Projects Multi SkateAble Skull for a Ubahn music festival in Cincinnati.
Two of the ramps made for the Newport, KY, Riverboat Row, D.I.Y. skatepark benefit.
This Able Projects and Galaxie Skateshop mobile SkateAble piece represents harmony between extraterrestrials and humans.
Zach Kincaid and Corey Gibson demostrate the Multi SkateAble factor of Skully. Photo - Adam Bass
Able Projects Snake To Snake wall ride was attached to the side of a 25 foot box truck, with a skateboard deck art show on the inside and BatSketball game on the opposing side. The event was for ArtWorks and Music Now. Zach Kincaid is showing how to snake the gap in this photo.
This was a design to build for the "I Lost A Bet" commercial shoot. I redirected the skateboarding part of the commercial to fit this concept.
Parade action shot of this prehistoric SkateAble concoction.
This was part of the Newport, KY, Riverboat Row, D.I.Y. skatepark benefit.
This SkateAble piece promoted SofaBurn records at Cincinnati Makers Faire. The whole unit was multi SkateAble. Ned XL is kick flipping on the flames.
Construction / road crew equipment that was human powered for mobility, for Able Projects and Galaxie Skateshop.
Pre parade photo of all the participants of Road Crew.
This was the very first mobile SkateAble piece. Dave Coyne had some of the first test runs.
Able Projects SkateAble set up for Ubahn music festival in Cincinnati.
This giant skatetrack was funded by the Pittsburgh Fine Arts Fund, Curated by Alex Smith and led by Craig Dransfield. Fountain Point State Park Pittsburgh, PA.
Western themed mobile skate piece for Able Projects and Galaxie Skateshop.
Coming up with ideas, sketches and then making them come to life has always been such a rewarding experience.
This is a double sided sandwich board sign for the Northside Yacht Club in Cincinnati.
Able Projects & Artworks Contemporary Art Center / UnMuseum show, "Stay Up Cincinnati. Lesser celebrated heroes of the town. The corner piece is an interactive large scale Crosley Radio booth.
Wood cut-out holiday window display for the Contemporary Art Center Gift Shop in Cincinnati.
Very accommodating and comfortable chase lounge. The inside is lit with a low watt red light recessed in the roof of the mouth. All the materials were salvaged to build this except for the pink fabric to cover the cushions.
Custom built and painted ping pong table for a group art show. Scott Beseler demonstrates his skills for the Lil' Hug side.
Able Projects Interactive Blue Dragon for an outdoor Contemporary Art Center event. Guests walked through the mouth of the dragon on red carpet cut into the shape of a forked tongue. Patrons left their experience with an Able Projects screen printed blue lotus head band. The interior was mood lit with paper lanterns. The nostrils were equipped with a smoke machine, which enticed visitors curiosity. This piece was made with all salvaged materials.
Hand painted double sided "Open" sign for the Galaxie Skateshop in Newport, KY.
Tribute booth for the Able Projects and Artworks Contemporary Art Center / UnMuseum show, "Stay Up Cincinnati. This piece pays homage to a local kids show host pioneer, Uncle Al and all his pals. The booth was florescent psychedelic with black light on the inside and one could look through Al's eyes while in there to see kalaidescope to the outside.
The Galaxie Skateshop in Cincinnati, OH wanted a mannequin, so I made them an Eagle Boss.
This was part of 4 custom designed and built bicycles for Red Bull, by Able Projects to help promote their soap box race in Cincinnati. Myself, Ojay Hays and Craig Dransfield worked on this project.
This was part of 4 custom designed and built bicycles for Red Bull, by Able Projects to help promote their soap box race in Cincinnati. Myself, Ojay Hays and Craig Dransfield worked on this project.
Able Projects Interactive, mobile, sabertooth tiger skull for Rhinegeist Brewery. One could ride inside, or on top, or slide down the back. Jill Cleary, Adam Bass, Matt Korsmoe and Derek Toebbe helped me knock this beast out.
I've been designing imagery and then screen printing the designs since 1993. With every pull or push, it's still like magic every time.
Custom apparel and show posters for R. Ring music group.
I wanted to do a Twisted Sister spoof for this Galaxie Skateshop design.
Bridge Pour benefit branding was a collaborative effort with designer Danielle Kline.
Custom designed and printed merch for Electric Citizen music group.
The winged dragon is breathing Galaxie fire font onto the four headed hydra, for Galaxie Skateshop.
Tees, koozies, patches and underwear custom designed and printed for Lions Rampant music group.
Effort Skateboards totem design that I did.
Three color screen printed posters that I did to remind myself and others of the message.
Personal design that I did for an Able Projects group art show.
Poster that I designed and printed for a music event.
Orange You Glad I said R. Ring posters.
Hand painted under layer with screen printed contour on wood panel for an art show.
SofaBurn red and yellow snake that I did to go with the release of their music compilation that I designed as well.
Design that I did for an art show on painted wood panels.
SofaBurn records wanted a holiday / seasonal tee for the winter. So, I came up with Hockey Bears.
Screen printed on all sides, hand cut and scored by myself and Ryan Little for Neyer Properties.
Five color with halftone printed on heavy pile fleece fabric for the Ohio Lottery.
This is a design that I printed for my family.
Three color poster that I illustrated and screen printed for R.Ring.
My paintings typically have a personal narrative and or metaphorical value that spawns the imagery.
Skateboard deck wood-cut piece.
This was a piece that I did for a Contemporary Art Center group art show.
Able Projects commission mural for ArtWorks that we did on location in front of fair goers. The mural was then installed in one of the fair's fine art building's niches. Myself, Craig Dransfield, Derek Toebbe and Ryan Little busted this out from design to finish in under 4 hours.
This is a formed wood piece that depicts an elephant being forced to ride a skateboard. I did this painting in protest to the horrible mistreatment of circus animals. Which is a terrible crime.
This was from a group alley way mural project in Columbus, Ohio.
Wood cut-out painting of one of my characters. This guy is the epitome of two beers turning into a whole six pack or more.
The proprietor of the Newport D.I.Y. Skatepark, Gary Collins, wanted me to come up with a design that spoke to the general public. I led a small crew to knock this out in about four hours.
Wood cut-outs on wood panel. These awesome creatures had nostrils on the top of their heads, so that they could submerse themselves in water.
Wood cut-out cactus rocking a Reds hat.
Stained and painted wood cut-out.
This is a mural I did in a Cincinnati public elementary school room.
Painted wood panel with wood cut-outs for a group art show.
Three character heavy bag for ghoul defense training.
This was a rehab construction site mural cover up for Urban Sites in Over The Rhine. I led a small crew of artists to complete this in a couple days. The hands at the bottom form the letters to spell Cincinnati.
Stained and painted wood cut-out.
Formed wood piece with inlaid Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Commissioned wood cut-out piece for Kelley and Kim Deal.
Painted this message on a weathered old skateboard.
Wood cut-out painting that stands alone or that can wrap a corner.
Quick Wild Cat painting at the Newport, KY D.I.Y. Skatepark.
Drawing is a great form of visual communication. Whether its a quick sketch or one that takes a little more time, I've enjoyed it since as far back as I can remember.
Two whales come together to form a W.
Sketch for possible concrete SkateAble objects.
Willie as a W.
This two faced lady forms an abstract T.
Doom cloud and a personified W.
Just an extraterrestrial rocking out on a Flying V guitar.
Sometimes when the water has a hard time just rolling off, you gotta say Duck It.
Up and down all around.
An elephant M.
Party time.
