it's all good

KEEP TRUCKIN'

2012-01-23T19:57:00.000-08:00

New photos from my itoaster.

EDDIE BAUER / HOLIDAY 2012

2012-01-17T16:40:00.002-08:00

It's never too early to be thinking about the Holidays, especially if your are an International Retailer. Collaborating with the team at Eddie Bauer, we helped develop the Holiday 2012 inspiration book.

EVOLUTION PRESS / 2012

2012-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

We recently partnered with Evolution Press to concept, design and develop a one-of-kind wine package. Taking full advantage of the letterpress capabilities, big type was in order, along with clean crisp colors with a great message.

ENGAGING NON-PROFITS

2011-12-29T08:54:00.000-08:00

TKTJ Design has a long history of working with local non-profits and community based organizations. In 2012 we are looking to add one more lucky group to our list. If you or anyone you know is in need of marketing, design or branding give us a shout.

ROOF

2011-12-19T19:58:00.000-08:00

Seen from above.
Europe / 2005

WATERFALL

2011-11-21T10:23:00.000-08:00

Photo taken with my trusty itoaster.

ELLIOT BAY CAFE

2011-11-11T19:48:00.000-08:00

Here are few shots from my current show at Elliot Bay Cafe on Capitol Hill. Swing by, grab a good book, a warm drink and admire some paintings.

PATH

2011-11-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

Following the path.

BIG DOTS

2011-11-11T19:37:00.000-08:00

A painting from early 2011

Big Dots / 48" x 26"

GASWORKS

2011-11-07T08:19:00.000-08:00

Photo from a nice weekend.

TERRA PLATA PRINT

2011-11-04T16:26:00.000-07:00

A few of the recent pieces completed for Terra Plata, Chef Tamara Murphy's latest adventure. And if you're in the area, swing by for some amazing bites and spectacular drinks.

BLUE SKY

2011-10-10T19:23:00.001-07:00

A painting from August, perhaps a reflection on the season.

Blue Sky / Acyrlic + Mixed Media on Wood Panel / 30" x 20"

OCTOBER PAINTINGS

2011-10-10T19:23:00.000-07:00

A few more paintings in process from the studio.

Rounds 48" x 36" and Puzzle 36" x 36"

NEW PAINTINGS

2011-09-30T16:55:00.000-07:00

Back in the studio again, making paintings and exploring new grounds.

Small Shapes / 24" x 30" and Large Shapes / 36"x48"

NICE WHEELS

2011-09-23T12:29:00.000-07:00

Twenty-five years after his Well-Tempered Chair, Ron Arad has used a similar process--in which the naturally sprung properties of tempered steel, bolted in tension, gives a natural yield or “softness”--to build a bike with wheels made of sprung steel.

INSPIRING

2011-09-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

Some fine examples of some fine design.
Found on lovelypackage.com

XXX ROOTBEER

2011-09-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

XXX Rootbeer is so fine.
One burger, one shake a side of rings and a classic car.

ROAD TRIP

2011-08-10T13:57:00.000-07:00

Always like the look of a metal bridge against a blue sky at 55mphs.

SEATTLE PRESENTS / SUMMER 2011

2011-08-02T13:48:00.000-07:00

Our latest poster design for the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs' concert series.

WALL TEXTURE

2011-08-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

Wallpaper on the way down.

BURNING BEAST 2011

2011-07-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

An experience like no other, Burning Beast 2011 was one meat-loving experience. I think we ate nine different animals in about an hour. It was only due to lack of stomach capacity, we were not able to try all the offerings. Looking forward to BB12!

NEW SS11 SHIRT

2011-07-05T20:31:00.000-07:00

Here is our latest design for Velocity Dance Center, the new Strictly Seattle 2011 t-shirt.Nice!

STRICTLY SEATTLE 2011

2011-06-24T07:47:00.001-07:00

The first of many projects for Velocity Dance Center's long running event Strictly Seattle 2011. More pieces to the puzzle will fall into place. Look for the posters, postcards and t-shirts around the city.

TERRA PLATA

2011-05-25T16:39:00.000-07:00

Currently working with the ever-so talented Chef Tamara Murphy and her team. Tamara has been long working on the opening of her latest adventure, terra plata in the Melrose Building on Capitol Hill. Look for the opening later this Summer. TKTJ Design has been brought on to help brand the new "earth to plate" concept restaurant.

Here is the temporary web page we developed. Expect more soon!

View the site

http://terraplata.com

COOL PRODUCTS

2011-05-25T16:35:00.000-07:00

Two very cool products that we should all have.

SPRING

2011-05-25T16:28:00.001-07:00

Spring is here.

NEW ENCAUSTICS

2011-05-04T09:51:00.001-07:00

Two new paintings now on display at Sugarpill on Capitol Hill.

Encaustic + Mixed Media on Reclaimed Wood / 15 x 5 ea.

BRIDGE

2011-05-04T09:45:00.001-07:00

520 Bridge / Spring 2011

FIGHT CANCER

2011-04-07T14:11:00.000-07:00

PAINTINGS TO FIGHT CANCER
Spring is here, and that’s reason enough to get out of the house. If you need another reason, this April I will be donating 100% of all sales from my studio to help fight cancer. I'll have a wide-selection of limited edition t-shirts and paintings on wood blocks and canvas, all starting at just $25. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Just a few weeks ago, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. She is currently doing well with the first steps of chemotherapy. One of my brothers is participating in a charity bike ride this summer for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He has set a goal to raise $4,200! I made a promise to do everything I can to help. Now we need your help.

Feel free to pass this message on to friends, family and co-workers who may also be interested. You can track the fund raising efforts, or make a donation directly, see link below.

Donate + Track Progress
http://www.pmc.org/profile/JK0280

RENTON & SIFF

2011-04-04T19:55:00.000-07:00

This year the City of Renton is partnering with SIFF. Here are a few details from the three concepts we presented in our first round.

BURGER AND...

2011-04-04T19:44:00.000-07:00

just add a cold root beer float and crisp onion rings. You've got a classic summer meal. Oh how I wish for XXX Root beer. See you later this summer.

HABITUDE: AUCTION EVENT

2011-03-31T10:48:00.000-07:00

Habitude is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Night Out for the Sound Auction & Spa Gala. It will be on Friday April 22nd (Earth Day) from 7-10pm at Habitude at the Locks. With help from auction donors, sponsors and guests, the first Night Out for the Sound was super popular and is anticipated by thier guests year-round. The event features a great atmosphere, music, spa services, free beer, wine and delicious food.

This local Habitude event raises money and awareness for the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and their work to protect Puget Sound from pollution.

Habitude + Puget Sound Keeper Alliance
www.habitude.com www.pugetsoundkeeper.org

Here is the piece I am donating:
Space / 8"x 10" / Acrylic on Canvas

EDDIE BAUER / SPRING 12

2011-03-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

Our latest book created for Eddie Bauer. This book works to establish the concepts and ideas for the Spring 2012 season.

CURC WEB SITE

2011-03-17T14:49:00.000-07:00

Our latest web design project for College & University Recycling Coalition.

NEW PAINTINGS

2011-03-17T14:40:00.000-07:00

Two new paintings fresh from the studio.
Lines / 20" x 30" and cloud / 10" x 10"

INTERNATIONAL

2011-03-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Inspiring designs from around the globe.

WHITE FIELDS

2011-03-11T20:06:00.000-08:00

Two of my latest paintings.

White Fields / 8"x8" and 24"x30"

SUGARPILL = SWEET!

2011-03-10T16:24:00.000-08:00

A few shots from Sugarpill. The sun was shining on the labels, tins, jars and bottles we designed. (They looked awesome.) I might add, Karyn has done an amazing job with the space. Well worth the visit.

SBS SHOW

2011-02-22T11:31:00.000-08:00

Here are a few photos from my current show at Steven Barrett Salon in downtown Seattle. The paintings and the shop seem to have been made for each other. Crisp, cool and modern.

BLACK SHAPE

2011-02-17T10:29:00.001-08:00

One of my newest paintings to be featured in my upcoming show at Steven Barrett Salon. (Opening this Saturday night.)
Black / 10"x18" / 2011

VOTE FOR CORKY

2011-02-17T09:56:00.000-08:00

Vote for Corky and Ballard Bee Company. Corky is a finalist in the AMD Visionary of the Year Award in the Foodie Category. There's $20k on the line. So get out and rock the vote.

http://www.amdvisionary.com/video/corky.html

BALLARD BEE COMPANY

2011-02-15T22:09:00.000-08:00

A great photo, fresh from Ballard Bee Company.

SUGARPILL

2011-02-14T16:07:00.000-08:00

Project complete. After a few months of collaboration and development, our latest branding project has launched. (Concept development, illustration and design). Here you can see the logo. More images from the shop to come soon. Sugarpill is now open. Swing by 900 E Pine St on Capitol Hill for a great experience.

EVOLUTION PRESS

2011-02-08T19:21:00.000-08:00

It's the year of the rabbit and Evolution Press wanted to do something extra special to thank their clients. TKTJ Design partnered with Evolution to create a promotional poster and calendar that speaks for itself. LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

See more fine printing at: http://www.evolutionpress.blogspot.com

HOLIDAY 2010

2011-02-08T19:17:00.000-08:00

A better look at the two holiday cards we created for Lancelotta Consulting. (see previous wine bottle post) Letterpress printing provided by Evolution Press. An amazing partnership running for three years straight.

EYE FOR COLOR

2011-02-04T15:35:00.000-08:00

We've been told we have a good eye for color. Now it's official. Take the test for yourself. If you can beat 13, the next drink is on us.

http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_toolframe.aspx?action=coloriq

REAL ESTATE STRATEGIST

2011-02-04T09:47:00.001-08:00

A few shots of our newest printed piece. A great project for a client who knows all things real estate in the Northwest.

CROWN AND SHAPES

2011-02-03T20:43:00.001-08:00

Crown and Shapes / 40" x 30" / 2011

SHAPE

2011-02-03T20:39:00.001-08:00

Shape / 12" x 20" / 2011

YELLOW SPACE

2011-02-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

Yellow Space / 36" x 36" / 2011

BALLARD BEE COMPANY

2011-01-31T12:11:00.000-08:00

Our work is in the news again, right from Epicurious.com "The minimalist black and white packaging alone is reason enough to give your main squeeze a bottle of this unfiltered raw honey. But there's more to this honey than a well-designed jar...."

SQUARE

2011-01-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

Another of my newest paintings.

Shapes / 36"x 36 / 2011

TWO PAINTINGS

2011-01-24T20:09:00.001-08:00

Two new paintings to be featured in my upcoming show at Steven Barrett Salon.

Shapes / 10"x18" ea. / 2011

ART RECEPTION

2011-01-24T19:56:00.001-08:00

I'll be having a show next month. Steven Barrett Salon in downtown Seattle.
(1907 2nd Ave.)

CITY IMAGES

2011-01-24T19:48:00.000-08:00

Walking downtown today. One robot and one sign.

2010 WINE BOTTLE

2011-01-18T21:13:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick teaser image from this past holiday season. For the third straight year, we created a custom etched and hand-painted wine bottle with matching letterpress cards. (more images coming soon.)

LOGO DESIGN

2011-01-18T21:11:00.001-08:00

Our latest project created for Eckstein Middle School in Seattle. Dig new eagle.

LETTERS

2011-01-18T21:10:00.000-08:00

Sunny Letter / Summer 2010

POWER TOWERS

2011-01-03T16:05:00.000-08:00

Power Towers / Eastern Washington

NEW POSTERS

2011-01-03T15:59:00.001-08:00

The latest in our series of posters.

CURC

2011-01-03T15:52:00.000-08:00

New logo and brand development for Washington D.C based non-profit organization.
CURC, College & University Recycling Coalition

EDDIE BAUER

2010-11-29T13:57:00.000-08:00

We just completed our most recent project with Eddie Bauer. Take a look.

PARKING

2010-11-29T13:56:00.000-08:00

Parking Lot / Central Washington 2010

NEXT FEST NW

2010-11-29T13:49:00.000-08:00

Our latest poster for Velocity Dance Center.

TRAIN

2010-11-02T09:51:00.001-07:00

Passing Train / Seattle 2010

SEATTLE PRESENTS / FALL 2010

2010-11-02T09:45:00.000-07:00

Our freshest design for the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

VINTAGE BIKE POSTERS

2010-11-01T20:44:00.000-07:00

Can I please have all of these?

FLOWERS

2010-07-29T08:25:00.001-07:00

Looking up at all these tall flowers.

EDDIE BAUER

2010-07-22T13:07:00.001-07:00

Some teaser images from our first project with locally based, global retailer Eddie Bauer.

STRICTLY SEATTLE 2010

2010-07-21T13:25:00.000-07:00

Our latest project: poster, postcard and t-shirts for Velocity Dance Center.

THE DUEL

2010-07-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

How great is this painting by Jean-Leon Gerome (18245-1904)?

SHHHHH!

2010-07-16T21:03:00.001-07:00

Sign / Hawaii 2009

ARTDIVE

2010-07-16T15:23:00.001-07:00

New banner created for Twilight Artist Collective and the West Seattle ARTdive.

CHAIR PANELS

2010-07-07T10:23:00.001-07:00

Recently found a new home. 15" x 5" / mixed-media on wood panels

BRIDGE

2010-07-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

On the go. Eastern Washington / 2010

BEACH

2010-07-07T10:17:00.001-07:00

Morning Beach. Washington / 2010

RIDING A BIKE

2010-07-07T10:12:00.000-07:00

This is how riding a bike should feel. Photo courtesy Velonews.com

CUPCAKE ROYALE SHOW

2010-07-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

Showing until early August, my paintings from "today and yesterday" will be on display at Cupcake Royale in Ballard.

Cupcake Royale / 2052 NW Market St.
http://www.cupcakeroyale.com

BEFORE & AFTER

2010-06-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the largest paintings I've ever completed. Bringing new life to an old fence in Seattle.

YELLOW + WHITE

2010-06-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

Great image from BBC News and Getty Images

WEDDING

2010-06-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

Our latest design, this time it is a wedding invitation.

WINE

2010-06-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

Wine + Glass / 36" x 48" / 2007

TEXTURE

2010-05-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Paper & Wall Texture / Ramallah

ABSTRACT

2010-05-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a painting from about four years ago. It was purchased just about as soon as the paint was dry. (Untitled / 36"x36")

SCUBA 2010

2010-05-28T10:34:00.000-07:00

Our latest creation for Velocity Dance Center.

CROWS

2010-05-28T10:26:00.000-07:00

Three of my newest crow paintings, to be featured at the Grand Re-opening of Retrofit Home store on Capital Hill. The show features all crow-themed artwork from 12 local artist. The party is Saturday June 5 and the artwalk opening will be Thursday June 10.

Crows: Acrylic + Encausitc + Paper on Wood / 10 x 5 ea.

YOU SAID IT!

2010-05-21T14:46:00.001-07:00

I should buy this shirt.

GO GOOGLE!

2010-05-21T14:45:00.001-07:00

Google for the latest Google logo.

SEATTLE PRESENTS / SUMMER 2010

2010-05-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

Here is our latest poster design and illustration to "spin" off the press for Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

NEW SHOW: TK BUILDING

2010-05-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

THE CORRIDOR GALLERY (TK BUILDING) / THURSDAY MAY 6 / 6–9PM

THE SHOW: I’m excited to announce the opening of my newest show, opening Thursday night at 5pm, part of the Downtown First Thursday Artwalk. The show will run until early June. The Corridor Gallery is located in the TK Building at Third Avenue and Washington Street in Pioneer Square.

THE WORK: My paintings are an exercise in abstraction. They are studies in shapes, colors, layers and their ability to provoke unexpected thoughts and reactions. For the first time, I’ll be showing two of my newest, limited edition prints.

FRAMED PRINTS: Build and Remember / 30”x42” ea.

LAUNCH IT!

2010-04-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

TKTJ Design is proud to announce the launch of our newest creation. A job well done to Shaun Kardinal, for behind the scenes heavy coding.

Launch!
http://velocitydancecenter.org

SEATTLE PRESENTS / SPRING 2010

2010-03-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

Our latest design for Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. (Spring 2010 Concert Series)

COMMISSION

2010-02-10T11:13:00.000-08:00

Three new paintings, found a wonderful new home down in Greenlake. I'm not sure who was more excited for this project, me or the new owners. Each painting measure 30" x 40"

SEATTLE PRESENTS / WINTER 2010

2010-01-02T14:49:00.000-08:00

Our latest design for Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. (Winter 2010 Concert Series)

SUMMER

2010-01-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

Memories of this past Summer. How many more months?

HIGH 5 SHOW

2010-01-02T14:34:00.000-08:00

Show opens on January 14th at Twilight Artist Collective in West Seattle. Be there to help celebrate five great years of a small, local, independent art business in Seattle. (and see some good art.)

NECKLACE

2010-01-02T14:27:00.001-08:00

Recently designed and created by C-Lee Design. It's all about twins!

REVOLUTIONS

2009-11-02T15:22:00.000-08:00

I have a new show at Revolutions Espresso, across from Gregg's Greenlake. Swing by and have a warm drink, a baked good, and enjoy the artwork.

7012 Woodlawn Ave NE (Greenlake)

THE PUNY PICTURE SHOW

2009-11-01T14:08:00.000-08:00

The Puny Picture Show
Wallflower Custom Framing / 4735 42nd Ave SW
Show Opens / Nov. 12 / 6-9pm

Here is a sneak peak at my latest work. photography, encaustic and wood. 6"x6" each

FOLKPARK

2009-10-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

TKTJ Design partnered with the Folkpark committee to develop the logo which reinforces and represents the core values of the organization: heritage, community and sustainability. Lower Kinnear Park was one of the first parks in Seattle. It's currently going through a transitional period to once again become a vital link in the local community.