Tuesday, May 31, 2016

FREE GIVEAWAY!


FREE GIVEAWAY ***** Own this ORIGINAL pencil sketch!
I'm giving away this original, signed working sketch used to create the book cover art you see here - "Things I'll Never Say" by Ann Angel. This is one of my most popular works. All you need to do is sign up for my email newsletter here at this link. Leave a 'COMMENT' and 'SHARE' this post on your social media platforms and you're automatically in the drawing. If you've already signed up (no worries) simply leave a comment here and share this post. Winner will be drawn at random and notified one week from today 6-7-2016!

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Tired of Apologizing



























NEW WORK: Book cover art and hand lettering for Hachette, a leading US trade publisher. "Tired of Apologizing for A Church I Don't Belong To" by Lillian Daniel, in stores September 2016. Cut paper, collage and mixed media on cardboard. 

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Chickadee


 
"Chickadee" - 8" x 8" collage & mixed media on gesso board. See more illustration & art samples here

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Lady Liberty


NEW WORK: Cover art for the current issue of the Deloitte University Press Q1 2016 UNITED STATES ECONOMIC FORECAST. 20" x 16" cut paper, collage and mixed media on wood panel.                                                                      




Thursday, March 3, 2016

Spring Is Near!


"Spring Robin" - 8" x 8" collage & mixed media on gesso board. See more illustration & art samples here

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Chris Stapleton


PORTRAIT of CHRIS STAPLETON

Today I’m grateful for my God given talent of art. A melding of skill, knowledge and craftsmanship - a true gift that is greater than me, and for this I am thankful. I feel most alive when creating something that ignites me, inspires me and pushes me to do better work and live a more honest life. Today, Chris Stapleton is that someone. When he sings, I believe him. He sets fire to that passion in me. He digs deep, going to those unseen dark places in life that we all have (and if we’re honest) can relate to. He crosses over into Blues, Memphis Soul, Americana and Country with great spiritual depth. A colossal talent indeed.

Are you a fan of Chris? Was it his unprecedented 8-minute long stunning duet with Justin Timberlake at this years CMA awards? Or perhaps his astounding performance of ‘Cry’ on Jimmy Fallon which earned him a rare “we’re not worthy” bow from house drummer Questlove – to quote RollingStone.

This new work of Chris Stapleton took two months to create - from concept, research, collection of items to final assemblage. Each single piece was cut by hand, glued and assembled. 48 x 48 inches, ( 4ft x 4ft ) on canvas told in story through assembled, collaged, found and repurposed materials. Many thanks to my friend Elise Rand Smith for helping me find some of the many items such as:

• Various and collected pocket knives were used in making Stapleton’s hat
• 1970’s fishing lures, bobbers and reel
• Actual coal from Kentucky & Tennessee was used to form the horizon line
• A set of original, vintage black and white Kentucky coal mining photos 
• Vintage 45’s and reel-to-reel recording tape 
• Vintage jeans used to create his jacket

Original work is available for purchase subject to prior sale. Contact studio@brezinkadesign.com for inquiries. Thank you for stopping by to have a look. I hope you enjoy this new work. If so, please let me know and share it with your friends.


Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Hand Lettering



HAND LETTERING Part of a larger project I've been working on. Each piece cut by hand and assembled the old fashioned way. I'm a huge Chris Stapleton fan and am so glad his star is beginning rise for the masses to enjoy his incredible "unapologetic display of abnormal levels of talent" as Entertainment Weekly so poetically declared. See more of my work HERE

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The King of Country - George Strait





















The making of George Strait's, "Cold Beer Conversation," album cover art, 36" x 36", 2015, Assemblage, Collage and Mixed Media on Canvas. Creative Director: Karen Naff / MCA Nashville. Photo Credit of George: Terry Calonge. Drop by and say hello! I'd love to hear from you on any of my social media sites listed here below:

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The New York Times






The making of The New York Times Travel Section art for Sunday, July 19, 2015. Art Director: Corinne Myller

Tips on Vacationing in Europe This Summer. Recent news about the euro, Uber and baggage size prompt questions from travelers

The image is driven by rope used for her hair, coins for her earrings, maps of Europe and various data pertaining to Europe. Look close enough, you'll even see portions of vintage returned bank checks used. 

WATCH making of VIDEO here

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

BILLBOARD ART and HAND-LETTERING COMMISSION






(A throwback project from a few years ago) Several weeks ago, I received a call from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They were nearing the end of compiling their latest, 2nd floor exhibit featuring all new artifacts, videos and music spanning several decades. From 1965 – present. Their creative team thought I might be a good fit for this campaign and commissioned me to create 3 illustrations. A billboard, an illustrated version of their existing logo, and a vertical and horizontal print ad were rendered. It was a hit upon delivery and continues to be successful campaign for them. Cut paper, collage and mixed media.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Get A Jump On Your Holiday Illustration & Hand-Lettering Projects!










Various holiday illustration and hand-lettering commissions (Magazine & album covers, advertising promotion & hand-lettering illustration campaigns)
Learn more here