Christmas Gift Commissions

Here are some images of pieces that I was commissioned to create as Christmas gifts this holiday season. First, Gram is a kid who loves to play Thundercats with his trusty side-kick Lumpy the sock monkey. His dad commissioned me to create this piece for his mom for Christmas. Feel the magic, hear the roar... Second, a piece for a family that loves the Bahamas.

Feel the Magic, Hear the Roar... | 11"x14" inches | Mixed Media on Panel | Commission

Swiss Family Robinson | 12"x24" inches | Mixed Media on Wood Panels | Commission

Swiss Family Robinson | Detail

Death Cab For Cutie Poster

When I started designing concert posters professionally around eight years ago, Death Cab for Cutie was one of the main bands I wanted to create a poster for. Thanks to the Crystal Ballroom, the opportunity finally arrived. The first time I caught them live back around 2001 or so... there was probably less than 15 people in attendance. So, it has been nice to see their fan base greatly increase in recent years, they deserve it... no matter what the "cool" kids say. This poster and more can be purchased in my on-line store at www.benwilsonart.com. More details are below.

Death Cab For Cutie | 12"X18" inches | Edition of 150

Signed & Numbered | High Quality Off-Set Print | Desert Storm Stock

$20.00 + Shipping | Available at www.benwilsonart.com

Wedding Poster + Commission Piece

It was a pleasure to create a poster for Alex & Codie's wedding at the illustrious Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. When they asked me to work with a Circus/Beetlejuice theme for the design, I new it would be a fun project.

Meanwhile, Codie secretly commissioned me to create a special piece for her groom to be. It was inspired by many of Alex's favorite things from zombies to Washington State and soccer to pale ale. The results of that piece are below the poster design.

Wedding Poster | 12"x18" Inches | Alex & Codie

Codie + Alex = Zombie Love | Approx. 30"x12" Inches | Mixed Media on Wood Panels

Codie + Alex = Zombie Love | Zombie Sasquatch Detail

Codie + Alex = Zombie Love | Angled Detail

Wedding Poster/Invitation

If you are familiar with my Band of Horses poster from 2007, then you can probably see how the image below is a bit of an homage to that design. Derek and Kristen are big fans of that poster and they asked me to create a wedding design inspired by it, along with the location of their wedding (McMenamins Edgefield), and the Avett Brothers tune Swept Away. It resulted in a meaningful image to commemorate their special union.

Wedding Poster/Invitation | 18"x12" Inches | Derek & Kristin

More BFC Shirt Designs

It has been great to have a continuing relationship with the delicious Boise Fry Company. It was exciting to see my work during their feature on the Food Network. Here are a few seasonal shirt designs I have done in recent years.

Summer Shirt | Boise Fry Company

Summer Shirt Detail | Boise Fry Company

Winter Shirt | Boise Fry Company

Winter Shirt Detail | Boise Fry Company

Spring Shirt | Boise Fry Company

Spring Shirt Detail | Boise Fry Company

4DSLR Branding + Identity + Website

It was a pleasure to help 4DSLR in creating an identity and image to launch their company this year. They produce quality products to help DSLR cinematographers great and small. Below are a few of the designs I have created for them. Feel free to check out more at www.4dslr.com.

Logo | 4DSLR

T- Shirt | 4DSLR

Website | Homepage | 4DSLR

Website | Product Details | 4DSLR

St. Vincent Gig Poster

My first (and possibly only?) concert poster of the year is now available at my website's on-line store. The image and stats are below. It was probably one of the best concerts I've attended in my life thus far... St. Vincent killed it! I'd like to thank Jimi Biron and everyone at McMenamins for an incredible weekend in Portland.

St. Vincent with Cate Le Bon | 12"X18" inches | Edition of 111
Signed & Numbered | High Quality Off-Set Print | White Linen Stock
$20.00 + Shipping | Available at www.benwilsonart.com