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BhakTi: Gods and goddesses re-imagined

Kali hindu goddess

Stuart Rice is a man with vision. In fact, a man with many visions, not the least of which is a re-imagining of the entire Hindu pantheon. This time around, the gods and goddesses spring into new life as 20th-century pop icons. »

Ace Products: “Demon Baroque” Guitar Case

Baroque Guitar Case

The sagging wine-coloured satin of a long-decayed palace, baroquely patterned with foliage, flowers and populated with tiny medieval demons. Suitable for guitar or heavy metal electric lute. »

Ace Products: “Battered & Flamed” Guitar Case

Battered and Flamed Guitar Case

This acoustic guitar case is inspired by the gorgeous look of a well-loved and much battered vintage guitar, rich flamed maple and varnish darkened by age and scarred by countless belt buckles. As we all know, guitars like this just sound the best. »

Ace Products: “Asphalt” Guitar Case

Asphalt Guitar Case

It was a long, hard gig, not that you remember a thing about it. Your eyes flutter open as a cold wind blasts down the alley. It’s dark-thirty, your ears still ringing and as you raise your face from the stained asphalt in front of the club. Oh yeah, living the rock and roll dream… »

Ace Products: “Armor” Guitar Case

Armor Guitar Case

This guitar case design was inspired by World War II armored aircraft. Though it looks like the side of a bomber, it’s actually not a photo at all, but purely a Photoshop creation. The number 42 is an inside joke… get it? Get it? »

Roshambo Winery: Rock Paper Scissors Wine Labels

Roshambo Rock Paper Scissors labels

The graphic hands that grace these bottles are familiar to any child who know’s the right way to settle the problem of “who gets the front seat”: Rock, Paper, Scissors. »

Roshambo Winery: RPS Wine Labels

Roshambo

The illustrations stamped into this series of wine labels feature the combatants in an ancient child’s game: Rock, Paper, Scissors. As the source of Roshambo Winery’s playful name, these three elemental icons have been pressed into service to distinguish their line of higher-end wines. »

Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson: The Night Rider

Santa Cruz Harley Night Rider

Roaring out of the Pacific Ocean into the pale light of a sickle moon — it’s the Night Rider (supply your own Santa Cruz folkloric explanation here) … »

Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson: ‘Roxie’ Pinup

Santa Cruz Harley Pinup Roxie

Roxie! The second of Santa Cruz Harley’s two stylized pinup girls, and the tougher of the pair. These two vintage motorcycle lovers were created for the Santa Cruz Harley dealership. Like Veronica, Roxie was introduced through a print ad, then brought to T-shirts … »

Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson: ‘Veronica’ Pinup

Santa Cruz Harley Pinup Veronica

Veronica! The first of a pair of stylized pinup girls astride vintage motorcycles, both created for the Santa Cruz Harley dealership. She made her debut in a print advertisement, but popular demand soon brought her to T-shirts … »

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