A lot of firsts.

I received my chance a few months ago. I inquired about being a feature artist for a First Friday event. The first Friday of each month showcases artists in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Atomic Salon and Drink Drank Drunk gave me the opportunity to get the acrylics out from storage and start painting traditionally again. Being slated for an October show at a cool venue, provided the stage to do what subject matter I love to do.

While Hurricane Joaquin was rearing his head off of Cuba, the rain continued to hit NC just days before the show. I thought for sure, nobody was going to come out in the muck. The turnout was incredible. It was really great to be introduced to so many cool people.

Thanks to everyone who had helped get my work on the walls and the one's who enjoyed my art enough to purchase a piece or two. I truly appreciate it. Feel free to visit Drink Drank Drunk and Atomic Salon from now till the end of October to see the remaining art still being shown. There are still pieces of art to be had.

Please contact me at mikeinscho@gmail.com if any remaining pieces interest you.

Brooklyn Body Blossom

I received a call from a good budd of mine, Dr. Michael Murray over the summer. He was rebranding his practice to display more of his holistic approach to chiropractics. He needed my help to rebrand his business with a logo for the newly formed Brooklyn Body Blossom.

Key initial ideas were:
1. Display the Brooklyn Bridge in some form
2. Show cues of an inspirational artist; Alex Grey
3. Include a lotus shape.

First and foremost, I want to thank Dr. Murray for working with me through last summer. This was a tough assignment but he was great with feedback and as an artist himself, I think we collaborated well to create a logo we're both proud of. I'll show the finished product first and then a few pieces that helped lead up to the final design.

Clients quick napkin sketches

Inspiration board

1st pass of thumbnail sketches

Almost there! Final font selection

Sketchbook

It's been awhile since I've posted last. I'm working some efforts and finished a few that I'll be posting here soon.  In the meantime, here's some sketchbook doodles.  

The Goddard School - Apex Mural

The mural spans a 12ft x 16ft space and is a supporting element to the 6' fish tank that was just put in. I think it came out well and it was nice to get out of a 7 year mural drought.  I want to thank The Goddard School for giving me the opportunity to do this with full artistic freedom.  I will post process shots soon.