Ok, so it’s no secret that I’ve been a bit too busy to put together spellbinding posts. These days, Erin’s posts are akin to the view one might obtain after weathering the journey to the top of Mt. Everest, while mine are more like, well, looking at swamp water. It’s not that I don’t love the blog, I do, I just haven’t had the time to source that which my heart doth love the mostest: great design online
Normally on Fridays I toss up a picture and bid you good weekend, but this week I thought I would mix it up a bit. I still haven’t gotten the time to find awesome works abroad but I do have access to one portfolio that I do know quite well: my own. Hey I’m no Alexander Girard, but I can put together a graphic or two if I have to. Here are some of my most recent projects (and the source of la massive time suck)
I made this horsey a while ago with the intention of painting him on a wall or screen printing him on to pillows, then the web got inundated with things made out of lots of smaller things and I couldn’t decide what to do: jump on the trend bandwagon, or admire him on my computer screen. As of now, it’s only been the latter. This is one of the only recent personal projects I have as most of my time goes to my clients (and even this is over a year old)
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned that Birds Barbershop is one of my biggest clients. Here are 4 of the gazzillion gig posters I’ve made for them over the last year or so. Those dudes give a mean haircut, but they also love to party.
And yes, that is 100% a Nagel knock-off up there. It was intentional, OK?
One of my other clients is Owl Tree Roasting, a fantastic organic coffee brewery here in town, on the left is a sticker for one of the coffee bags they did for Progress Coffee, on the right is a sticker for the Mexican beans they roasted up for Birds.
Massage Harmony keeps me busy (but I dare not complain since my back is nice and loose thanks to them). Here’s a poster I did for a recent open house they did. Psst, if you’re in Austin, I can’t recommend them enough, and their prices are SO GOOD
Our pal Jen of Naughty Secretary Club seeks out the K-Dawg for her design skillz every now and again. Here are a couple of ads I did for her. Yes, I have a thing for animals in accessories (note the zebra, dog, lamb, and duck on this site, which I also designed)
I made this gig poster for my friend Andy who is a DJ. He’s awesome. If you show up to a party and he’s playing, it’s going to be the best night of your scene loving life.
And finally, here’s the baby shower invite I drew for our very own Erin Bear. I’ve cropped it so you stalkers can’t find my house, but, well, you get the gist.
I’ve got a bunch of other crap, but who wants to look at mock-ups for law firm e-newsletters or keypads for portable foot spas? Well, maybe that’s your thing. If so, I’ve got ‘em in spades.
Happy Weekend everyone!!! I promise to make more time for all of you in the coming weeks
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Karly just did the MOST AWESOME mommy cards* for me. Rainbow 1970s disco font – sure to make me the coolest mother at the playground.
Thank you, Karly, for not throwing up at the thought of producing such a thing. You’re a true blue pal.
*like a business card but with your child’s name and your contact info
P.S. I think the horse should go into production.
Karly, your work is killer! I love your illustration and hand lettering. You have an exquisite eye and are a fabulous designer. Wowza. Great work.
P.S. Definitely put the horse in production. Sure, there are smalls inside bigs out there. But your’s are your’s. Different. Better.
P.S.S. Mommy cards? Damn. I am such a lame mom…
Are you kidding me? To paraphrase Ms Zoe, love, love, love the horse, it’s bananas. I know Auntie Dar would love it. I also see a large framed print over my fireplace.
Thanks for the love, everyone! It feels weird to have my own work up here
And Connie / Ma, is this Christmas present material?
I loved the Ladies Night signage when I saw it around ( cannot remember where, alas.) Your portfolio is so diverse – fantastic!
Um, it’s also no secret that Karly is a graphic design goddess while Erin can barely use the computer.
How lucky am I to have a pal who can design such an awesome baby shower invite????
Yeah. THAT lucky.
You do really amazing work! I especially must high five you on the horsey. LOOOOOVE it! And that baby shower invitation is the coolest one I’ve ever seen.
Yes, please.
The horse should be on a DUVET COVER. Trust me, the horsey folks here in Virginia would go ape-shit over that!!!
It is really amazing and should be “out there” for the masses to enjoy!
You should totally start selling prints!!! I love the idea of being surrounded by animals in accessories!!!
I have a serious case of graphic design envy…This shit is dope!
Everything looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
Karly, what the hellz are you doing sitting on that horse (not literally)!? It should absolutely go into poduction. I’m thinking that would make for an insane-o wallpaper! Seriously girl, you are wildly talented!!! And I got a sneak peek of Mrs. Things mommy cards. They are totally rad and I am totally jealous!
Heehee, that should be production! And how about an extra large horsey floor cushion? You can make one here-
http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome and then parade it all over the blog while we ooh and aah in envy. :0)
Collective high five I say! Fabulous work & if you were on my side of the planet i would be whipping you work up a plenty!
and I totally concur- the horseies are beyond fabulous & need to be seen by the greater world!
Karly, I love it all, especially that magical horsie. I want a print, if I can afford one!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE that horse! can it be a print, please? i would buy it in a second!
Karly I so love your handiwork, those are some of my fave postcards/ads ever. I just tossed your name all kinds of around at my crafty business seminar this past weekend when everyone was asking me who did my graphic design.
Hi! I just found your blog and LOVE it. I’ve been working my way back through all your posts tonight. I totally don’t want to seem like a “hater” (who says that?!) who is insinuating plagiarism, but your baby announcement looks a lot like a card by Little Otsu. I recognized it immediately because my husband actually sells it at his store: http://www.thegreenlifecostore.com/m8_view_item.html?m8:item=1227. Or you design for them and I apparently haven’t read far enough back in the archives?