01/
The Daily Grind
One of the first rhymes I ever wrote the concept for and was based on the thought, "what's pretty damn grim, but could happen?"
02/
Harmless
Based on a joke I was told when I was quite young, which certainly epitomises my sense of humor.
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Puppy-dog Tales
Stereotypes and conventionally understood tropes are tools of the designer, especially when they are circumvented.
04/
The Last Laugh
Most comments I get on these silly rhymes are, "I like the short ones." I like to think this generally defines my audience.
05/
The Adventures of Mr Fish Bones
The classic image of the fish bones isn't seen so much these days, I have distinct memories of them always appearing in the Beano.
06/
The Chill
It isn't until the first bill arrives do you realise why you can't crank the thermostat up to topical paradise.
08/
Apex Anon
Some ideas some through study, research, happen-stance, a floating paper bag. Other times it's just a word, vertigo.
09/
Crumbling Matters
The one illustration featured I didn't conceive and as a result one of my favorites. I think it's such a creative idea.
10/
The Calamitous Demise of the Despondent Cat
Based on a wonderful little comic strip I read entitled, Kitty #46.
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Buoy Boy
Although you're not meant to, I think the U should be pronounced because it sounds bouncy.
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Height x Width
Every now and then there's an object where the words long, width and length all mean the same thing.
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Muffet Mountain
I love Roald Dhal, especially his adaptations of some of the classic tales.
15/
Mystery Neighbor
The rhyme itself always felt a bit redundant - but I loved the illustrative interpretation.
16/
Pogo Stick Girl
If in doubt add girl or boy to an object and maybe kill them at the end of the tale.
“[...] In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.”
– Terry Pratchett
Made in Scotland
Bred in Wales, educated in Cornwall and working in England. Living among the cafés, coffee shops and clichés of Christchurch. Plumen light bulbs dangle in pendants above the dining room table, Bertoia diamond chairs are draped in fur throws and a rosewood Eames lounger is home to an owl shaped cushion with button eyes. I’ve operated under the guise of a designer since 2008, dabbling in the ink, pixels and vectors of brand and building between the parentheses of web development.
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