If you never thought you would see the phrase “Pink Neon Rick Face” anywhere, well, now you have. Spotted on Avenue B: A bright Pink Neon Sign of Rick Sanchez’s unmistakable mug lighting up the window of a local “Convenience Store.” The glowing tribute to Rick and Morty’s resident mad scientist adds a dose of inter-dimensional mischief to the block —and yes, it’s as trippy as it sounds. Whether you’re a fan of the show or just appreciate bold neon art, this one’s worth a look.
This week’s Pink Thing is a fun spy pic that I took while watching the Live Painting competition (and enjoying a tall cold one) at Five Points Fest in June. I rarely see a Pink Panther tattoo — and this one is excellent — so I feel lucky to have captured it in the wild.
Here’s a fun mash-up design in which worlds truly collide, as Kirby the titular main protagonist of the Nintendo video games, meets Mr. Frundles, a character from the popular animated series Rick and Morty. For those of you who need a little backstory to catch you up, Mr. Frundles is a dangerous alien parasite that can assimilate and consume anything it touches, rapidly spreading and taking over. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Mr. Kirby Mash Up T Shirt→
Recovering from the sloth and indulgence of the Christmas Holidaze is hard, but you can do it. Wishing my readers all the best for the New Year of 2024 and beyond. Let’s do this thing!
Chris Campbell is the lead artist and “baker” behind Shoe Bakery, which creates custom footwear resembling an assortment of desserts. Campbell attributes the popularity of his designs — such as these custom Cartoon Cake flats (2023) — to the pleasant and memorable associations we have with sugary foods hardwired in our brains from childhood. Continue reading Eye On Design: Custom Cartoon Cake Flats By Shoe Bakery→
