Trapdoor Studio - Jon Arvizu

I’m in the process of completing the Flavors of Phoenix 2008 Event poster and invitation. Here’s the poster. Taking me forever to sit down and just get it done, so of course i’m working last minute. This one goes out to Little Finn.

I wanted to work with a DECO style for the poster and invite. Focus on the color and a more painterly subdued palette. I tried to work colors into the whites, and not go full black on the heavy dark areas to soften the image a bit.

What ‘cha think?

Working on some new pinup work this next month. I will be posting some images in the weeks to come.

We’re continuing to do business despite the office move. Feel free to give us a call or email with new projects.

Hey all,
We are moving our office next week. Therefore we will be shut down March 7-17th. When it’s up and running we’ll have a few new additions to the shop. The design and Illustration studio will have more room to spread out, and we’re adding the letterpress printshop as well. The painting studio will also reopen after 4 long years.

Feel free to contact us regarding any new projects during this time. The office will be closed, but we’re still open for business.

CHEERS!

YEEEEAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHHH!

alright, i think i’m feeling better now. Back to work.

One more thing….i’ve never been sure whether it’s better to post commercial work, or my own work. Do clients respond to corporate design and say “oh yes, this guys got what we need” or do they want to see work that’s “out there” and respond to the style and impact of work you’re producing as a creative shop. I have a tendancy to put work up there that i dig, and not to worry about being all things to all people. INPUT PLEASE!

Portfolio is bulking up nicely so check it out when you get a chance. I’ve also got some new Sons of Liberty graphics i’ll be posting in the next couple of days to whet your appetite.

Hope everyone had a happy and safe New Years eve. Going to be working on some personal projects this month in addition to the work load, so i’ll be posting some images as i get them done. Have a great 2008!

To all you art directors and designers out there. I’ve put together some rockin’ Space Puzzles that are ready to send out. If i haven’t sent you one and you’d like a puzzle, drop me a line and i’ll ship it right out to you! here’s a Pic.