Draft Horse Studio

I've faced this beast across the table from me and lived to tell the tale.

The Katzenklavier was a (supposedly) theoretical organ or piano that hammered cats instead of strings, producing a "katzenjammer," the delightful German word for the raucous noise made by a group of cats (hence the comic strip from the turn of the last century by Rudolph Dirks about two mischievous boys). I've turned the table on those imps, conceptualizing my own katzenklavier performed by the immortal Felix the Cat.

Make a statement with this reproduction of Milton Glaser's hand-drawn title for the Signet Edition of George Orwell's prescient classic. I had this edition as a kid, and always loved the hand-lettered bubbly font, which belied the story within.

The cool design by KCAI's John Baker was the Kansas City seal from 1970-1992. It was nicknamed the paperclip, but if look carefully you'll see four interlocking hearts, symbolizing KC's location between North & South, East and West ... the "Heart of America." It is in my opinion a masterwork of subtle but meaningful design. It is still found on manhole covers, bits of infrastructure, signage, and decorative iron and stonework around the city.

U is for Umi-nyōbō, a Japanese yökai, or supernatural creature, who lives in the ocean and steals fish.

M is for Manticore, a terrifying beast with the body of a lion, the head of a man, and the tail of a scorpion, who roamed the wilds of ancient Persia. The Manticore had a taste for human flesh, which he masticated with his rows of razor sharp teeth.

V is for Valravn, a raven from Danish mythology (and sometimes raven-wolf hybrid) who has an appetite for the hearts of generals slain in battle.

Moon Magazine was an alternative newspaper published in Gainesville, Florida in the 90s and early 2000s.

To honor Popol Vuh/Florian Fricke, one of my favorite German musicians of the 70s, I redrew the beautiful artwork from "In Den Gärten Pharaos " by Helmut Fritz, tastefully simplifying it for a T-shirt.

Like the conquistadors, this metallic beast is discovering his old world armor is no match for the blazing sun of the new world. Inspired by Aguirre: Wrath of God by Werner Herzog.

This stylized Polyphemus moth, drawn into a lunar reverie, takes flight.

The Gaia series is a collection of whimsical sprites who are spirits of endangered earth systems. The Forest Sprite is inspired by my many hikes and camping trips in forests throughout the US. Late at night, watching campfire embers drift off into the deep starry sky, I sense him out there, watching and waiting with his retinue of winged and scurrying friends. He reminds us of our divine connection to each other and our planet.

The Gaia series is a collection of whimsical sprites who are spirits of endangered earth systems. The Coral Sprite is inspired by our planets endangered coral reefs and forests, and accompanied by her faithful friend the octopus. Wherever she goes, she'll remind you of our divine connection to each other and our planet.

Mangrove colonies in coastal waters are under severe strain from human development and waste, along with climate change. This stylized mangrove medallion was made in honor of their beauty and importance.

A 21st century update on the classic logo, for a stratospheric new century!

We've all been there, late at night, with out little piece of BLACK METAL propped above our face, scrolling, scrolling, scrolling ... HELL is the blue light of impending doom, the BREAKING NEWS just below the frame. Turn it off!

Reaction Motors, based in Rockaway, N.J., was one of the earliest manufacturers of liquid-fueled engines that powered America's earliest rockets, including the Bell X-1 rocket aircraft that broke the sound barrier in 1947. Read more: wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaction_Motors

Kansas' stellar motto "Ad Astra Per Aspera" translates to "Through adversity to the stars."

Display your Colorado pride and love for climbing the state's fabled 14ers with this summit roundel, which depicts a stylized summit topographical symbol, with numerals indicating the 54 14,000-foot-plus peaks in Colorado's 7 mountain ranges.I designed this in conjunction with Emblem Trading Post.

Display your Colorado pride and love for climbing the state's fabled 14ers with this summit roundel, which depicts a stylized summit topographical symbol, with numerals indicating the 54 14,000-foot-plus peaks in Colorado's 7 mountain ranges.I designed this in conjunction with Emblem Trading Post.

The classic Colorado license plate--one of the most well-designed in the country, in my humble opinion, is a great way to show off your passion for 14ers. I designed this in conjunction with Emblem Trading Post.

Display your Colorado pride and love for climbing the state's fabled 14ers with this mountain design, which I designed in conjunction with Emblem Trading Post

Display your Colorado pride and love for climbing the state's fabled 14ers with this flag roundel, which I designed in conjunction with Emblem Trading Post

T-shirt memorializing a beloved friend, brother, son, husband, and father. One of Andy's many strengths was his knowledge of turf -- from golf courses to lawns to everything in between. He had a special blend of seed that was hearty, flexible, and blended harmoniously with its environment. Like him. Of course, Andy's Blend could be anything, too: his taste in music, his mix of talents, the many varieties of ways he touched our lives. Here's a t-shirt to honor that! What Teespring sends me for each purchase will be given to Wendy for their daughter Leah.

T-shirts designed for the 2020 Brookside Parade, which never happened -- the parade was called off in the first days of the Covid pandemic. Proceeds are donated to the Border Star Montessori PTA.

Show your team spirit (or creativity!) with these fun shirts. The classic five-pointed star that represents the Border Star school since its establishment in the 1860s is found in scrollwork in the current building, which was erected in the 1920s. Proceeds are donated to the Border Star Montessori PTA.

The classic five-pointed star that represents the Border Star school since its establishment in the 1860s is found in scrollwork in the current building, which was erected in the 1920s. Proceeds are donated to the Border Star Montessori PTA.

Design based on the scrollwork over the east entrance, dating to the original Border Star building from the 20s. Proceeds are donated to the Border Star Montessori PTA.

Design based on the scrollwork over the east entrance, dating to the original Border Star building from the 20s. This is the blue design; it is also available in red hues. Proceeds are donated to the Border Star Montessori PTA.