Mountain Dogs and Sweet Potato Pie

Just a quick art dump of two of my most recent illustration projects. The first is for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog National Specialty in St. Louis, MI. The design is planned to be printed on t-shirts and embroidered on various swag.  A large chunk of the proceeds will go to the dog rescue program.

The second illustration never really took off but I put alot of work into it so I wanna show it off, regardless. So, without further ado...

I have a bit more in the works so keep an eye peeled.

Etsy Shop and Freelance Work

It's been a few months since my last entry so here's a quick update on a few of the projects I've been working on. To start things off I recently opened up a shop on Etsy.com. I'll be selling original artwork, prints, t-shirts, and any other knick-knacks that I can come up with. Head on over to The Bizarre Art of Schuyler Abrams on Etsy to see what's in store!

Below is one of my most recent work, "Fires of Hell", which is painted on a vintage 12" vinyl record. It can also be purchased in my Etsy shop.

Since I've been absent I've also picked up some freelance work. I've been providing illustrations for Stephanie Usery, who is a local graphic designer. I have a handful of projects in the works with this client so I can only show you what's been completed and accepted so far. The logo design below is a collaboration between Stephanie and myself. I provided the horseman illustration while she spruced it up with the text and surrounding objects. It felt good to branch out from my norm.

 

I still have some work from December that I'll post at a later date so keep an eye out for that.

Wings of Hell

 

I dedicate this piece to those of you who are suffering from post-Halloween depression like myself. Seeing all that tinsel garbage take over the dark and macabre decor on the store shelves makes me want to weep.  Anyways, I got my artwork back from Hangfire Bar last week and so I finally got a chance to take a (somewhat) decent picture of one of my newest pieces. It's by far my largest canvas painting to date. Weighing in at 50"x24" (approx. 4 ft. x 2 ft.) it was quite a challenge for me to work on it. I normally paint on my bed with the canvas lying flat or in my lap, so you can imagine how awkward it was for me to be rushing from one side of the canvas to the next. Unfortunately this may be the last work you see from me for awhile as I'll be working diligently on Christmas paintings for friends and family and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise by posting them in a public forum.

Kidsyc@Brandywine

I've always wanted to support local music by designing promotional materials, and this past week I finally got that chance. Let me introduce you to the best thing to happen to hip-hop in the last ten years...Kidsyc@Brandywine! Backed by a live hip-hop band, Brandywine, Kidsyc's MC skills are creative, explosive, and intelligent. Kidsyc@Brandywine's performances are always energetic and engaging. I've been a big fan since Halloween (2010) when my girlfriend introduced them to me. I finally had the opportunity to speak with them face-to-face this past October. I showed them what I could do and BAM! that's when the magic happened! I threw one of my exaggerated brand of skulls in my sketchbook and then added Kidsyc's trademark glasses and Braves hat to the mix. I fleshed out the remainder of the design with a bit of freehand text and what you see before you is my sticker design for the local hip-hop sensation! Expect to see these posted up around downtown Savannah and at Kidsyc@Brandywine's shows in the near future.

Kidsyc@Brandywine's video for their "Fire" single. Produced by Savannah locals!

Hangfire Bar Artist Reception

The date is finally set! My original paintings go up on Hangfire's walls this Friday, October 14th. Remember that date, as it's also my artist reception party. This marks my second solo show this year (and ever!), so if you're in the Savannah area, come out, drink, and barf your brains out!

Gus

Yes, you're looking at a cat in a Georgia Southern polo. This piece was commissioned by my girlfriend's mother and step father, both fans of Georgia Southern, as you may have guessed. This is their cat, Gus, showing off his pride. I'd like to CATegorize this piece as both sophisticated and sporty.

"Gus"
Acrylic on canvas.

Hangfire Bar

Last month I contacted a popular local bar called 'Hangfire' and asked to display my work there for the month of October. They agreed and asked for one thing in return...an original piece by me for the bar to keep indefinitely. Hangfire (aka Hangfizzy or Hangfizzle) has a one-drink-you're-done concoction called "Scorpion Tea". I'm not too sure what exactly it consists of, but it's cheap and delicious. So I figured I would celebrate this special drink with a nice, evil scorpion for the bar. Although it's not a big piece (roughly 14.5" x 7"), I made sure to pull out all the stops for this one. I added a glow-in-the-dark background and chalkboard paint on the lower half to customize the drink price if it ever changes. No word yet on when my artwork will be going up this month but stay tuned for more updates.

"Hangfire's Scorpion Tea"
Acrylic on wood.

Glow-in-the Dark