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.
2025 One Piece Show
Visual Design
2025 Art of Politics
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
More AI Video
Since the first test, I’ve been planning the next set of tests with more detail in my own script development. There is 100+ avatars available – I chose one for general messaging.
Below, The first video was created with AI but using actual human actor references. The lip-sync is spot and and very believable. The script was crafted for a British word usage with a British accent. You can use actual actor voice of that avatar or choose another voice. The second video below (female in red hoodie holding product) was more AI driven – the lip sync seemed a bit off. Overall this is an incredible option for companies with low marketing budgets.
New products
After many months of planning, designing, printing, all three card packs are ready to help people learn more about Siri, Alexa & Google Assistant are available & ready to ship. The website is complete and the square store is up and running. I still need to get these up on Amazon and begin a social marketing strategy.
New Year, New Trajectory
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.
New Sticker Company Trial
One of my clients needed xmas stickers this year and I tested a new sticker company called Jukebox (jukeboxprint.com). I placed 4 different sticker orders. The process was simple and easy and the price was similar to StickerMule – the only extra thing I had to do was make the outline for the chair die-cut sticker – no big deal. What’s the difference? Not much. I didn’t get a discount for multiple orders and there was no free hot sauce. I also have NOT received any political emails from Jukebox – As the customer, it’s a win-win. The stickers should arrive tomorrow and I will add to this story.
Sticker Mule Alternative source List
If you boycott Sticker Mule, you might ask yourself, “What companies can I use instead of StickerMule?” Well, Someone (Caspercarr) on Reddit composed a decent list of 22 Sticker Mule-like service companies (see below). I have not vetted the list but we as designers/producers of art should all begin trying these new companies instead of Sticker Mule.
BrickCityPrinting
DeathByStickers
JakPrints
MOO
RockinStickers
ShirtingSpree
StandOutStickers
StickerAndCo
Sticker App
Sticker Giant
StickerInvasion
StickerJunkie
Sticker Ninja
StickerPro USA
Sticker shuttle
Stickerwize
StickerYou
StupidRadMerch
The Sticky Brand
VinylStatus
Vista Print
Vograce
Eisheth Zenunim, Jerry’s Rep
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.
Azazel, Jerry Manager
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.
JVS 