New tee done for my friends in Showbread….I met Showbread about a month after I moved to Savannah, GA way back in 2001/02. I went to a show in this tiny little cave like place around the corner from my apartment on 39th street where they were playing. I didn’t know who Showbread was, but I immediately fell in love with their music! One of their songs sampled The Nightmare Before Christmas and that was my que to go talk to Josh, (one of two vocalist in the band at the time). In case you didn’t know I love Tim Burton and specifically that movie. Anyway, it was a great night and we’ve all been friends ever since. Aww cute.
I’ve said it a million times before, I love working with Showbread because they always have the most bizarre ideas that will terrify your mom and things always get super magical when we collaborate. (when I don’t take ages to get things done that it.) The latest, is this super simple Pope “Fear of God” design that I believe will be making a debut on some t-shirts this August. Look at this animation I made showing the sketch to ink metamorphosis. Whoa oh. Trippy.
I thought they should go with denim jackets and do rags…Yea? I think so.
People love them some Showbread, and for good reason. They have such loyal fans that have even adorned their bodies with Showbread tattoos, some of which are based off artwork I’ve done for them over the years. ie:
(Chelsea from Houston)
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(unknown, sorry)
Based off an illustration I did for Age of Reptiles Cd artwork (2006, maybe?)
Doug K. of Pittsburgh, PA also has a portion of the Age of Reptiles artwork on his arm for life.
I know someone has one of these glass jars tattooed, but I don’t have a photo.
And who is gunna be the first to get this babe tattooed in their flesh? That would make me so happy!
Now, this guy is totally going old school with his tattoo…
Based off an illustration I did for a shirt back in 2004! Wow.
Ha! Suckersss! Totally kidding. I think it is such an awesome thing when someone makes the decision to put my art on their body and then actually go through with it. It’s the greatest compliment. Ever. Whew, thanks!
If you’ve never heard Showbread, please check them out here and here. They are one of those bands that has never lost sight of what they want to do creatively, and also who consistantly puts out amazing music even while experimenting and growing as a band. Awwwww. I’m leaving you now with a couple of their videos, which rock.
What a buncha freaks!!
xo
