Deep Gray

Two sides of the same coin - an age old addage when two seemingly opposite truths are actually related.

Design is the craft of reconciling opposites:

Form vs function

Creativity vs constraint

Simplicity vs depth

Consistency vs evolution

Vision vs goals

Trend vs timelessness

Emotion vs logic

Order vs disruption

Details vs big picture

Visibility vs invisibility

The difference between pro and amateur is knowing it's not about flipping the coin and committing to the winning side, but finding the harmonies and balance to satisfy both truths to make a stronger design.

Movie magic always mystified me. It is what inspired me to become a graphic designer.

The artistry and creative expression of compositing elements together to make something wholly fiction into a believable frame.

Escapism, storytelling, or just pure summer box office fun, it lets us walk with dinosaurs (or run from them), take a trip to the stars, or relive a pivotal moment from history.

This year with be my tenth supporting Comicpalooza. CP is a annual pop culture convention in Houston that ttracts tens of thousands each summer - for many, it's not just an event, but a tradition.

From advertisements and stage graphics, to merchandise and apparel, I get to touch and shape almost every visual element of the event.

Over the the decade, CP is where I got practice with adding explosions and sparks, lightning bolts, fire and smoke, and a handful of other practical effects that made my eyes go wide sitting in theaters as a kid.

Comicpalooza is also where I've had the chance to dabble in the universes of my favorite movies, comic books, and superheroes. From Marvel's movie franchises to Game of Thrones to Star Wars to Aliens; CP is where I've had the opportunity to put my finger on the pulse of some of the biggest entertainment brands around.

Every year it is so much fun to see attendees enjoying my work, big or small, as part of their experience - whether it's killer collectable lapel pins, rad t-shirt designs, or even the more mundane way finding and event signage - the experience is in the details and even the details get that special dose of passion.