PNW Conversation Starters
This page contains:
A. Initial thoughts on potential nomenclature
B. An attempt, of sorts, to categorize some of my work by style and approach
Nomenclature (nothing has been vetted)
Geographical References
Mt.Si Outfitters (I like how few letters it contains, would be good graphically
Pacific Outfitters
Sawtooth Outfitters
Pacific Northbest (prolly to cute, but we’re just getting started)
Chinook
Cascade
Wonderland
Big Water Creations
Conceptual
Ghost Bear
SeaWolf
Away is a Place
Out Here
Remember This
Bucket List
Outland
Present
Ursa Major
Raven Bear (this is a line I’ve plained with, it’s a magical paring)
Abstract
Aurora
KUR+MOHD (phonetic spelling of the scientific name for the spirit bear.
GOAT (reference to greatest of all time, find your GOAT adventure, etc.)
Style Catalogue
ShapeScapes
A popular and fairly widely used approach of integrating landscapes into iconic shapes
Signature Series
A brand-new approach with more polished line-work and high levels of visual movement.
Vehicular
People love their wheels.
GeoScapes
A simple but effective approach of representing locations in traditional geometric shapes
Raven Bear
As a child in Washington I was fascinated by the indigenous art. The following series was heavily influenced by that. A couple of concerns, 1, it could be viewed as cultural appropriation. 2. It has not been received with great enthusiasm altho of couple of the pieces are available in the Badlands of SD area.
Vintage
Simple and classic with flatter tones and shapes
Story Book Characters
Influences for this series range from Wes Anderson to C.S. Lewis.
Folk Art
NameShape
Consistently best sellers
