The Cuckoo Studio

Occupational Hazards

Mark — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:59:09 +0000

Well… Here goes nothing…

I’ve been a neglectful blogger, and I plan on remedying this as well as finishing the new comic website, so please bear with me as I do what needs to be done.

I also hope everyone had a nice holiday with their families and loved ones nearby. I had an opportunity to see my sister and her husband, in from Colorado, and my parents are doing great these days. After a week of laying around reading, snacking on holiday cookies, and recharging the creative batteries, I got back to my studio and made a decision to attack my free time with more vigor and passion.

Life is too short to stress out in a grey cubicle, right? Besides, it’s almost NYE, and there are so many resolutions to make! Make sure to visit the cuckoo studio often, and you’ll see a few of mine in action.

Happy New Year, everybody!

Late Nights & Deadlines

Mark — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:57:19 +0000

Brandi Married Andy (Update)

Mark — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:14:04 +0000

Ah, this is so cool.

I received an email from Brandi last night and she sent me a few photos that she had the photog take of her and her now husband on their wedding day in Madison Wisconsin.

I just wanted to share.

Full Armor – Business Card and Brochure

Mark — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:06:09 +0000

From the very beginning, we decided to brand the heck out of Full Armor Inc.’s new logo. In these two pieces the shield is highly visible and the messaging is clear and concise. The brochure features a tear-off partition at one end that can be filed away for future reference. I think the stark colors really present a professional, serious tone, which lends itself nicely to a home inspection agency.

New Business Cards!

Mark — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:04:43 +0000

WOOT!

Cooper got into the Miracle-Gro

Mark — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:01:18 +0000

Here’s a fun illustration I made for a twitter pal slash awesome architectural photographer whose black lab, Cooper, is a huge part of his life. A great guy (loves those NHL Capitals, and loves to argue over Ovechkin), and a great dog from what I hear. I enjoyed this one! And yes, apologies to Norman Bridwell (Clifford’s poppa) for borrowing the big dog concept.

Brandi Marries Andy

Mark — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:49:10 +0000

A few weeks ago an old friend reconnected with me after dropping off the face of the planet for four years. Turns out, she’s been doing great and was getting married in Madison, WI. She wanted a unique gift for her husband to be, and decided to commission an illustration for him! I think it turned out great, and so did they! Congratulations to both of them

Full Armor LLC

Mark — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:46:11 +0000

Full Armor Inspections, LLC is a new home inspection service in Tennessee looking to position themselves as a trusted, reliable service available to homeowners in the area. Prospective home buyers are given a selection of marketing materials from multiple inspection services (as required by state law) from their real estate agent. Full Armor’s intention is to have a powerful brand that will help them stand out from the others.

This is their logo that the studio was commissioned for.

Logo Design. The Process Detailed.

Mark — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:58:03 +0000

Comic Announcement Masthead

Mark — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:16:47 +0000