PuckDrawn

We're Baaaaaack.

Well, I'm back.

I took a break from PuckDrawn a little while back due to burning the proverbial candle at both ends.

Let me just say that buying a home was absolutely the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life. Time consuming and mentally draining. On top of that, my band was playing way too many shows - all while trying to sneak in studio time to record the new album.

Without going into boring detail I'll briefly fill you in on how I have time to dedicate to PuckDrawn again.

I'm fully moved into my new home and I have retired from music for a good while. I have two shows left with American Speedway and it's quite a relief. There were just too many weekends wasted in a van, with four other dudes, with nothing to show for it.

A decision becomes easy on a weekend where you play a show in D.C. for FORTY FOUR DOLLARS, then head to Richmond, Virginia to play in the middle of some DuckPin bowling alley, for the two other bands, 7 paying customers, and annoyed DuckPin bowlers.

So, I'm retired from music (for now), am settled in nicely in the new home, and ready to get back into the swing of things here at PuckDrawn.

Here's hoping there's still some interest...

Grand Rapids Griffins Third Jersey Schedule

Just talked with Rich from the Grand Rapids Griffins (via e-mail) about their third jersey and when they'll be unveiling the winning designs on ice.

Here are the dates:

Chad B. Stilson's design will debut on December 31, 2009

Brian Oesch's "retro" design will debut on January 30th, 2010.

Really looking forward to seeing these on ice. I'll try to get pics here on PuckDrawn as fast as I can. If you're at the game, feel free to snap some pics and email them to me!

Tackle Twill Lettering Tutorial

 

Here's a really cool Illustrator tutorial for those of you interested in some finer detail to your concept designs. I found this tackle twill lettering tutorial at The Design Playbook website.

View the full tutorial HERE.

Design-A-Gordie

Here's an awesome tutorial showing you how to illustrate Gordie Howe... In case you ever need or want to.

Tutorial by the great Von Glitschka.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TUTORIAL