Happy Holidays!

Pual Newman rides

One the coolest dudes ever, Paul Newman.

Dallas M Streets

I’ve finally finished my Dallas M Streets banner. This baby measures 18″ x 48″. Printed on rolled canvas. Pretty sweet if you ask me. Hurry up and get one. Check out my ESTY for more fun stuff.

Heineken Advert: The Date

I am so digging this new Heineken commercial called The Date. I love the song, the Goodfellas rip-off enter-through-the-kitchen scene, the band and the dance. A much improved version of their last ad, The Entrance. I don’t know, I guess I never really liked that song and the energy was just a little too slow for me on. I have to give credit to Amsterdam Wieden & Kennedy for creating these. They’re fun.

So more info on their latest ad. Created by Amsterdam Wieden & Kennedy. The song used is called Jaan Pehchann Ho by Mohammed Rafi. It was featured in a Bollywood film called “Gumnaan”, which its dance sequence was featured in the opening scenes of the indie flick “Ghost World” starring Thora Birch, Scarlette Johansson and the great Steve Buscemi. Watch it here.  I think I’m going to start wearing some black eye masks.

Pierce & Pierce T-shirt

Pierce & Pierce is the fictional firm Patrick Bateman, from American Psycho, works in. If you are a fan of the book or/and the movie, then this is one t-shirt you must have. An update design from a previous tee I had done. It was for the firm’s Squash Team. I’m positive Bateman and Paul Allen’s arse played in opposite teams.

This tee is available in black and white through my Simiansoul.com store. “Eggshell with Romalian type” movie clip. Enjoy!

East Dallas Subway Banner

Yes, I know, we don’t really have a subway here, we all love our cars too much. But that doesn’t matter because even with out a subway in Dallas we can still have some cool signs around here.  This piece was inspired by the old NYC subway signs or those bus scrolls, but with an East Dallas twist. I hope you like it. And if you’re not living in East Dallas, think about moving — it’s the coolest part of Dallas.

The banner is printed on a flat canvas and ships rolled in a tube. It’s 18 in x 48 in. A nice large size that’s sure to be the focal point where ever you decide to hang it. If you would like to get your hands on one of these beautes, email me for price and shipping info. walter@sozadesigns.com

I also do custom signage, so if these East Dallas location are not your cup of tee and you want something a lil’ different, I can create something that’s more you. Except uptown. I won’t touch that with a 10 inch pole. I’m kidding, I love uptown.

Grazie.

UPDATE: You cab now purchase this piece through my Etsy store HERE.

TCU Football 2010 Perfect Season

College football will soon be ruling Saturdays once again, and I, a Horned Frog Football hard-core fan (those of you who know me know exactly how hard-core I am), will be glued to my 129″ plasma TV, screaming and hollering for them Frogs. Move those chains!

I hope TCU has another great football season like last years. That was brilliant. So let’s cheer for those boys and let’s get another championship trophy under our belts.

Anyhow, below is a poster/banner I designed commemorating last year’s perfect season. I will have these for sale, so if you’re interested in getting one, please email me. walter@sozadesigns.com. This is a 20″ x 48″ canvas banner. It’s a perfect addition to your Horned Frog game room. You can put it next to your other TCU Football poster.

Update: This banner is now available through my Etsy store.

East Dallas t-shirt

I just picked up my East Dallas Original shirts from the printers yesterday. I think they came out pretty nice. What do you think?

These are 100% cotton tees, soft cotton with a tight weave patter. The silk-screen was done with a thinner ink so it doesn’t feel rubbery like a lot of silk-screened tees you get out  there. I’ll have these for sale on the next DEOM (Deep Ellum Out Door Market) so stop by if you wanna get yerself one. Size available are Medium, Large, X-Large and a few 2XLs. Quantitative are limited. Each shirt is under $20! A bargain.

The M Streets

There’s a section here in Dallas called The M Streets. Roughly, this section lies east of central (I-75), west of Skillman, south of Mockingbird Ln. and north of Henderson Ave. There’s not an actual district as this area is composed of a few neighborhoods. They’re pretty neighborhoods, with variety of well-preserved historical homes in styles ranging from Prairie to Tudor to Craftman. All very close to the famed Greenville Ave. where on a weekend, you can stroll up and down and experience an eclectic entertainment scene with bars, restaurants, shops and theaters.

If you get the chance, you should experience this area during St. Patty’s Day. It’s pretty much insanity. Good or bad, that will be up to you.

Below is a poster I’ve designed to highlight this section of Dallas. And I may have taken some liberties with what’s really considered “the M streets”. I was inspired by the old NYC subway signs. Click here to see an example.

Hello, Deep Ellum!

So after reading a tiny little bit about Deep Ellum I learned that “deep ellum” is a corruption of “deep Elm” Street. I had no idear!

The latest illustration of my Dallas Landmarks series is Deep Ellum. I used a photo I took of the water tower on the east end of the district. I love the graffiti on the water tank and its rustic texture. I hope you enjoy it. I will have 8.5 in. x 11 in. prints available at the DEEP ELLUM OUTDOOR MARKET this Sat. Swing by and get one. I’ve also created a print for the M Streets, but I’m still tweaking it. I will post it soon.

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