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Super Sweet Indeed!

Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:32:19 +0000

I totes got published for the first time in a online British mag called “SuperSweet”!

I got to go all freak-out illustration style to interpret the essence of the work of fashion designer Craig Lawrence. The assignment was a perfect fit for what I do and couldn’t have been happier with the outcome.

Big Thanks to Choltida and the open-minded staff at SuperSweet.

(see Article)

I’m in the band.

Kelly — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:10:58 +0000

As I mentioned in my “About” section, I sing in a band called Macaque. The following drawings are some that have been inspired by and in service to Macaque. Enjoy!

Text and cloud by Chris Hart:

For the record, the story for the above poster is this: A young girl has just seen her little sister get killed by the household monster-in-the-basement. As she’s running away frantically, she remembers the ring she always wears that her aunt gave her after a return from travels to far away lands. The ring is rumored to have a magic genie inside of it. When the monster looks like it’s going to catch up, the young girl wishes the genie out of the ring. Just in time, the genie appears in a puff of smoke and hypnotizes the monster into submission.

I love working with lettering. This collage is all about the way Macaque can behave.

Black Cloud

Kelly — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Springtime has come with storms and dreams and motivation. The storm clouds are full of electricity. The air is charged. After the storms, the clouds are swept away, but one remains as always. My black cloud.

It’s time to visit the largest, most beautiful tree in town. Rumor has it, this tree has a knack for solving problems. Like the rings of a tree, my black cloud has shown considerable growth in the past few months. I fear its shadow will engulf me, robbing me of enjoying sunny days.

I show her my cloud, hovering angrily above us. Her concern is palpable.

She decides to try and shape shift me into one of her eternal tree daughters. Alas, to no avail. I am far too human for a complete transition to occur.

That evening as Cloud watches me through my kitchen window, I open the window and address it directly.

It is surprised by my boldness and further stunned by my invitation to sleep with me.

We agreed there was no need for us to be separated any longer.