Wet n Wild 2011 (rejected)

This is a project I wanted to do. I did the flyer last year, and I wanted to do it again this year to make it more sophisticated more sexy, after all it is Miami, and Miami is a sexy town. When I was done I was really happy with the end result, and I thought for sure the promoter would love it. But too my surprise his team hated it, said it was too sexy and didn't look fun.
I usually don't post flyers that get rejected, and I usually don't get alot of rejections, but it happens. But I really liked this one and didn't want it too just sit in my archive without getting a chance to shine, even tho it was hated on. I always strive to do good work, and wether or not people agree with the final outcome... I did my best to create something dope, and I think this was pretty clean n dope.

Shangri La

After doing some research, it seems that Shangri La can mean many things. But the one meaning that stands out is that it is a Utopian word used to describe a place or feeling...think perfection.
The promoters wanted something that would describe this utopian, caribbean outdoor event.
Since I couldn't find one image to embody the entire meaning, I used a series of images to tie the meaning together.
1. The person meditating describes the peaceful mindstate.
2. The Woman in costume describes the caribbean atmosphere.
3. The humming bird represents Trinidad, since this is a Trini event.

BREEZE

Saltfish 2011

The work I do for Slackness, I never get a chance to do the same for other clients,
1. I have complete creative control with Slackness projects, and they never second guess what I do because they trust my judgement and
2.people are afraid to take risk, even for something as simple as visuals for a party. They pigeonhole themselves and as a result they attempt to pigeonhole me when I try to get creative.
That's why the Slackness flyers will always be different from anything else I do. I think if it's over the top people will take the time to read it just to see what it's about.
If you came out from a party and all the flyers you received looked the same, and one was completely different...which one would you take the time too read?

PS.That's my boy D as the fisherman, lol.

Adventures in Hollyhood

PRIME TIME (WEEK5)

HANGOVER

Hangover is such a cool name for a party, and I wanted to make a cool image to go along with the concept. I didn't want to use imagery from the Hangover movie but something that would be more in line with an actual hangover.
When you have a hangover you feel sick or throwup, so the concept is the man is throwing up, but what's coming out of his mouth is the water and the boat (to represent that the party is a boatride).

ENDLESS

Self Indulgence

Why cook, when you can eat out.
Why chew, when you can swallow.
Why work hard when you don't have too.

Self Indulgence...I got you.

A gift I'll gladly pass.
Now go into the world,
See how far you last.

SUMMER RAVE

A LIFE BALANCED

Black August 2011

Coach Put Me In

PRIME TIME (WEEK4)

Hot Days Cold Nights

Friends and Fireworks

INDECENT EXPOSURE

CARPE DIEM : Sieze The Day

Grandeur

The difference is clear, when I get a chance to work with professional images, the sky is the limit. Mesha took pics especially for this flyer, so I had to make sure the final result was above and beyond what she had in mind. Another satisfied client.

Vibes Nah Dun

It's a Party

Whatever Wednesdays 2nd Edition

When I use color in a flyer, I'm usually looking for colors that match the main subject. But in this case I wanted the main subjects too be the color, and the background to be something that would blend nicely with that. This client made an interesting point that summer event flyers should be bright and colorful and the winter events that more dark sexy feel. So my goal especially for this client is to make the flyers colorful yet have that sexy feel.

SASSI LADIES FASHION SHOW AND DANCE

LINK UP

The client came to me with very specific needs for this flyer. Since this was gonna be a multicultural event she wanted something that both cultures could identify with. Since phone cards are a big part of the caribbean-american culture, she wanted the flyer to embody that but still have a party feel too it. I think I captured it, and she was happy with the final outcome.
BACKSTORY: The name of the event had to be changed to SUNDANCE. It so happens that the word Linkup is used by a big Jamaican promoter who has beef with other promoters and djs. So because of that, dj's neglected to promote the party "Linkup" because of the name association. As a result the promoters were forced to scrap the name and the flyers printed, and redo a whole new set with the Sundance theme.

Madness On The Water 2011

I like creating flyers, but I'm getting bored with doing the same "safe" formulaic stuff. I want to push the envelope with it too see how far I can go, or the client would let me go. I was struggling with the concept, couldn't find anything that captured madness without being too literal. So I stalled as long as I could (sorry Joseph), trying to find something that worked. Then I stumbled upon a site with images galore and I found this gem. I added a few things that went along with the theme, and my boy loved it. Hope to be doing more crazy outlandish shit like this in the future.