The Kurusu Kollection: What is it?
It all started a while back in college. I've always been influenced by vintage and modern illustration and wanted to figure out a way to combine both into something marketable and appealing for my brand. I have had a lot of people in my life contact me and ask for merch ideas but I never really could get to it. Thanks to my patreon, I was finally able to accomplish that exact goal and launch a merch store with more designs coming soon!
Here we have the first six designs from launch. Initial sales were very promising so I thought I'd show off what I worked on for the past few months.
Far out!
was brainstorming ideas for my calendar when I just randomly decided to start illustrating some cute little aliens that I may include in the future. They don't have any names, but you can pick a name if you like! I was trying to illustrate something to get animated for some practice but I'm starting to lean into this little art style for me.
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Let's Skate! Robo-Flip
I've been expanding a lot on these minimal designs. I'm actually starting to see a lot of the marketable potential in this. I've been thinking about making shirts with these little characters but I'm not too sure about it just yet. This little robot (still doesn't have a name yet) loves to skate and do tricks. He also loves to break dance and stay fresh so well see what happens with this crazy bot. Maybe the aliens will get some explorative designs, well see in the future.
Good Luck Tanuki!
Here's one of the most recent designs I've been working on, the Good Luck Tanuki! He wishes you nothing but the best and many riches.
Let's get this Bread
This design was created in particular with my fanbase in mind, who always encourage me and my circle to always chase a bag and get this bread!
Mr. Goodbear
While working on another illustration, this cute little bear popped into my head while working and I just had to get him finalized. Initially he was just a sketch that I was playing around with in illustrator but the final product came out so much nicer!
No Thoughts, Only Frog
This piece was specifically inspired by the fact that no matter how long I stay on social media, I'm bound to see a frog eventually.
Thanks to everyone who bought merch and for the people who haven't, please consider checking out my merch store!
https://teespring.com/stores/jv-designs-2
