10.13.2011

Pizzaccoutrement


I work at a pizza place. Whenever I work anywhere, I get asked to draw the signs. That's me with the new chalkboard we got at work (no one else is allowed to draw on the chalkboard now, according to my boss).

Whenever it's slow my mind goes hyperactive and I have to occupy myself. I could get a lot of work done, in this time, except I'm not usually allowed to sit down. This uncomfortable limbo yields a lot of quick sketches on Guest Checks.




Halloween is also a very special time of year for me. I love making Halloween costumes. This year, if I get my idea together in time (I'm going to be a shaman priest slaughtering a goat) it'll be awesome. Halloween, or Samhein, is also... THE WITCHES' NEW YEAR!! which is really exciting.

This is what happens when I get into the spirit while I'm bored at work:









The pictures above are ordered in the sequence I drew the pumpkin. I think each consecutive one is better. I used a Sharpie (actually several).

And, of course, more chalk. These two drawings are on either side of the sandwich board right now. Spot this sign in Chicago; you'll find me inside! I won't give you free pizza.



1 comment:

  1. Nick Jackson05:34

    Making zany chalkboard signs was what kept my spirit alive at the Pleasant House Bakery- violence, absurdity, and occasional nudity, all to sell pies.
    I like how the pepperonis migrated to become the skeletons' eyeballs.
    Hey check it out, Lyra, I got me a blog too!
    http://nickmerlockjackson.blogspot.com/

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