A couple of weeks ago I received a package in the mail. I was happy to find it contained the freshly pressed Joe D’amico cd, Something In The Silence. This is one of my favorite pieces that I have done and I think part of the reason is that the illustration is different than most of my work. read more

The Design Bureau of Amerika officially launches it’s new screen printing studio, Amerikan Made Prints™ with it’s first commissioned work for local singer / songwriter, Joe D’Amico. TDBA had created the artwork for Joe’s CD, “Something in the Silence”, so when it came time to promote the upcoming CD release party, Joe contacted The Bureau about creating the poster. read more

It’s hi-tech vs vintage…and we all win. This brush set is perfect for creating unique patterns and backgrounds. Find interesting sections within the patterns to create new patterns. Use color overlays and layer effects to really bring out the potential of these brushes.

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One of my personal favorite set of brushes. These shapes where taken and manipulated from old comic book and magazine ads. These brushes can help add that bit of authenticity when you are going for that true retro feel. Take care to research source material from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when you use these brushes. If you don’t they can end up being misused and abused.

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