Daily Pattern : Pile of Leaves

Topic : Eco

Wow, today was invigorating. I got a ton of stuff done - made about 6 or 7 patterns at work, got paid, had amazing / inspiring conversations with Alyssa, had a second re-affirming great conversation with Chris, and FINALLY, after grabbing a quick slice of pizza from Pizza Luce down the street, I'm sitting down to post my pattern.

All that happened at work, so when I got home - it was a huge surprise to see that my dad and his friend Sergio had completely cleared up my yard for me! I now have a crazy awesome manicured place (who knew this was possible!). In fact, the leaves were all raked up, and it looked so good I was like "where am I? Who's house is this?" Here's a leafy pattern in memory of the leaves that are no longer littering my crusty front lawn. May they be traveling to better, more compostable places.

Daily Pattern: Cloud Party

Topic: Eco

I've actually worked on two Eco-themed projects this week and both had the explicit instructions: no green leaves and no trees. Which is kind of tough, actually.

For this pattern I decided to stick to the no leaves, no trees rule. I thought back to my middle school biology class where we made small, plastic eco systems.
I remember being pretty astounded that weeks or months later, condensation was still forming along the sides and dripping back down to water the plants contained within.

Clean water is a pretty big deal and it's only becoming more rare and precious. So this pattern is dedicated to the natural cycle of evaporation, condensation and clouds feeding other clouds.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day everyone! I wish I could say it was bright and sunny outside, but right now it's pretty dark and rainy in Minneapolis! That's cool, Earth! Don't sweat it, I still love you!

I know everyone is probably celebrating, but if you hurry you can still grab one of the the Earth Day t-shirts I designed for I'm Organic. They're a limited time deal, so this week might be the last chance to grab one!





They're printed on organic shirts with ecologically friendly water-based inks. AND entirely made in USA!

You can grab the shirt here, if you hurry.

Alex MacLean

Alex MacLean is a pilot and photographer. As he flies over the country, he photographs the patterns and effect that man has on the landscape. It makes for some surreal photos.







Some are even downright haunting. Check out his site because there's a lot to see, and this smaller size doesn't do them justice.

Earth Day 2011

I know Earth Day isn't until April 22, but that's just one month away! I wanted to give you the chance to prepare by buying this t-shirt I designed for I'm Organic.

Not only are they Organic and Made-in-the-US of A, but they will only be around until Earth Day! Limited edition!





You can grab the shirt here, and do it quick! Because when it's gone, it's gone!

(P.S. Keep you eyes on I'm Organic. They're under new ownership and they want to improve the art and design of their products! I've already done another 6 designs that will be arriving soon, with more to come!)

Green Box

Green Box is pretty clever.



I hate washing dishes and I hate unwieldy pizza boxes, so I like this.