Imagery created as editorial/advertising art.
This is a sneak peek of my work being shown at the Dean Johnson One Piece Show this coming weekend.
The One Piece Show
Factory Arts District in Schwitzer Gallery
Opening reception: Friday, December 5, 6 – 9pm
Saturday reception: Saturday, December 6, 1 – 4pm
Panel discussion: Saturday, December 6, 2pm
Show is open thru December 28
More information at https://www.studiof60.com/dean-johnson
Save the date for the annual Dean Johnson One Piece Show. Happening December 5th at the Factory Arts in the Schweitzer Gallery. Free to the public. For more information visit the official Dean Johnson / F60 website.
Save the date(s) The Art of Politics is back for its 5th year, September 26, 2025. More information available.
Nestled in the Factory Arts District in the Schweitzer Gallery, 1125 Brookside Avenue, 60 posters will be on display and up for an auction to support non-profit organizations. Music (DJ Rusty Redenbacher), beer, wine, and Shapiro’s deli desserts.
Wether you like art or an artist, this is always an interesting show. It’s not too late to participate, email lars@timberjackgoods.com
What have I been up to this year? What are the plans? And why where there so many posts reference Magic: The Gathering cards?
MAGIC CARDS: These cards were part of an art piece featuring 18 Magic cards. I ‘designed’, ‘wrote copy’ and art directed 50 cards as an experiment using AI. This included; prompt strategy, creating images and text using AI. The final piece only used 18 finalized cards. It’s customary before an art show, to post ‘teasers’ of your final entry. I posted one card per day to engage socially and promote the event. Due to my experiments with AI, I incorporated an AI sub-section under ideation focused on AI image creation.
2025: New focus on new endeavors! Job hunting has been challenging, but I’m not giving up or waiting for others to define me or my path. I’ve decided to delve in the design-product space and launch two products in 2025—one in the first quarter and the other in the second. You may have noticed a new “Products tab” in the main menu of my website. Details are limited for now, more to come as launch day approaches.
LAST CARD: This is the last card to be added to this page. The amount of writing and development time was considerable in this project – each card was a mini project.
OVERALL: This card was one of the cards printed on metal and contained a QR code. The name Eisheth Zenunium came from an internet search of top popular demon names. This card is from a parallel set of directional series called ‘Jerry Directionals’. This set was similar to UX directionals but the signage was my name instead of UX.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This image is one of the top images due to the great composition. Unlike other card images, there is a lot of fire to show the extent and power of the wizard mage. Anytime a figure is emersed in fire without burning, there is a good understanding of the blowback that might be coming your way. The book of Jerry is hot! I needed to photoshop the QR code on the Jerry book. I was pleased that the QR codes work when reversed out of imagery. My only nit is the armor shine is rather white considering the amount of flame surrounding the figure but the white highlights do bring more focus to the figure.
OVERALL: The second to the last card for the full series. The name Azalea came from an internet search of top popular demon names. This card is from a parallel set of directional series called ‘Jerry Directionals’. This set was similar to UX directionals but the signage was my name instead of UX.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: The background is in a gloomy forest, only light appears to be natural canopy lighting. Unlike other signs, this one has an arrow shape to it. The leather-clad figure seems like a wizard being there is no apparent sharp weapons – the stave has a pointed tip but the figure doesn’t appear dressed for combat. Most interesting feature in the composition is the lighting on the figure – well placed shadows accent the attributes of the figure. I held back an urge to add glowing eyes. The slight flowing wind is shown in the hair and cape. It’s also interesting that she appears to be walking away from the signs direction but she’s my rep and doesn’t need to be near me if she’s out representing me. Overall there is a lot of mystery in this composition which is why I really enjoyed it.
OVERALL: This card is from a set of directional series called ‘UX Directionals’. Where the main figure is holding signage.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This image was chosen for the overall dark elements. The typical iconic knight is shrouded in darkness and dark metal armor. The figure is facing away from us showing their backside. The silhouette wonderfully depicts the sharp outlines of the armor. Armor highlights hint of a well lit canopy. The background is odd being it has some indoor/outdoor elements. There is a hint of a fire light in the lower right corner and warm highlights on the lower-right area of the knight. The signage design appears custom made for the armor. The UX font and color are the color-cool elements in the composition making it stand out amongst the overall gloomy composition.
OVERALL: The name Lamia came from an internet search of top popular demon names. This card is from a parallel set of directional series called ‘Jerry Directionals’. This set was similar to UX directionals but the signage was my name instead of UX.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: Overall great composition with a lot of subtle work going on. The figure and the sign compete for attention in this layout. The AI created the Jerry Sign really huge, more like a billboard. The font for Jerry was crazy and odd. Its seems to have created each letter separately – look at the two R’s. The structure of the sign is very dark yet Flintstone in design. The color-choice of red for the lettering makes Jerry really stand out. The background is outside and lighter than the other dark forest imagery created by AI. The figure has no armor but appears to have razor sharp Demi-gaunts. The figures hair is swooping not sure if it’s wind or scary magical hair that will kill me. The figure is also holding large dagger which is cropped out.
OVERALL: This card is from the UX Design series called ‘UX Directionals’.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This composition made it to the ‘print round’ due to the fact that the figure is a traditional white Paladin. The figure is iconic and makes for a solid fantasy position in imagery. Great traditional image to hand out as a business card. The light and shiny armor with gold trim work well for executive security for high government officials. The sign is bright with black UX lettering. The background is placed inside a castle or church. The shadowing is great and cuts the paladin down the middle.
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