Recent Minimalist Illustration
Here are some of my favorite illustrations from Strong Odors over the past couple months.
All are editorial in nature, and some of them are quite personal.
I like to think that each image can tell a story… even without the accompanying article.
I guess that is why I love illustration, and especially illustrating in this sort of minimalist style… the most concise storytelling you might find.
Bon Iver
From just a quick, funny thought about the differences between Bon Iver and myself.
New Blog Design for Thunderbeard
Created this new blog design (including original illustrations) for Thunderbeard and Lightning.
Tim sketched out the idea of a bearded face looking down and I took it from there.
Everybody seems to really love the hurricane beard… I love the textures…
I’m glad he finally has a site to match the quality of his writing.
Check out the new thunderbeardandlightning.com! (and contact me if you’d like a website for yourself or your small business or non-profit)
October 2009 Strong Odors Illustrations
Editorial illustrations from my blog Strong Odors. The “Feed the Kids…” illo is one of my own personal favorites.
Feed the Kids Cigarettes for Breakfast
September Illustrations on Strong Odors
A few editorial illustrations from September 2009. These are from my blog Strong Odors.
Why I Hate Weddings
Thinking About Divorce
Design Process: David McClain Photography Logo
Logo design for a cool photographer based out of Cincinatti. This project took longer than normal, as both David and I wanted this logo to be just right. And since he is an old friend, I told him we’d make as many revisions as necessary to make it perfect.
Read below to follow along the process David and I took to develop this logo.
Self-Portrait Illustration
Self-portrait illustration to accompany a recent blog post on strong odors about a difficult day dealing with cancer.
New Blog: strongodors.com
I designed and launched a new blog this past week.
The blog will feature original illustrations, photos, and writing from Troy DeShano Creative.
It also has a really cool playlist so you can listen to related music (as you read about Neko Case, for instance).
The content is about processing life. We all share experiences, we all have our own unique experiences as well… sometimes they are “good,” and sometimes “bad.” Regardless… these experiences shape us, change us, and ultimately make life alive.
Content updated daily, so check back often or subscribe via your favorite RSS reader.
Design by Humans $10K T-shirt Design Contest
My latest Design By Humans submission is titled “Different Shade of You.” Inspired by the song “Suicide Machine” from one of my favorite 90’s bands—HUM. It didn’t make the finals of the $10K contest, but voting is still open… if you’ve got a few minutes, I’d love the support!
Somewhere through a thousand blues
A dragonfly descends
With just a whisper,
“I”m lonelier than God.”
And all my wishes
Spin the fishes in the air
And every one
A different shade of you
Click here to vote (Sign up at the top of the page to enable voting)
Ski Lesson Illustrations
A series of illustrations that accompanied Traverse Magazines Travel blog on MyNorth.com. Editor Lynda Twardowski recounts her adventures in ski lessons at nearby Crystal Mountain Resort.
Lesson 1: Lynda Learns to Ski
Children’s Art for Autism
Poster as part of a campaign including event programs and web graphics for a local fundraiser event/art exhibit.
Macy’s Charity Article
Illustration for a MyNorth.com (Traverse Magazine) article about Michigan Macy’s stores running a big fundraiser for Michigan State Parks in honor of Earth Day. Inspired by Macy’s colors and Michigan parks. [Resized for my site]
Winning T-Shirt Design
Design by Humans shirt of the day for March 6th, 2009. “Deers are the New Birds” is my first submission and my first win!
I started doing DBH in 2008 just for fun. I have posted a couple of my other designs that are up for voting also.
Carter Oosterhouse Splash Image
Illustration for Traverse Magazine web article about HGTV Celebrity Carter Oosterhouse.
Valentine Illustration: Traverse Magazine
Illustration for a Traverse Magazine web article about Valentine’s Day travel deals in Traverse City, Michigan.
Design by Humans T-Shirts
I finally got a chance to submit a couple new shirts to Design By Humans. Please take a minute to cast a vote!
Cheese Gives you Wings! (vote)
Chicken Monster! (vote) is a design by my daughter that I thought was perfect for a t-shirt.
Traverse Ski Guide Illustrations
Series of Illustrations for Traverse Magazine’s online version of the annual ski guide. Each illustration accompanied a short article in a compilation about ski resorts, ski towns, etc.
Hot Après Ski Joints.
Favorite Run Names.
Money-Saving Tips
