The Dillinger Escape Plan...Thank you.

So... I've been working with these very talented group of gentlemen musicians for the past couple years. They go by the name of, The Dillinger Escape Plan. Together, we have been working on this special project for the last 2 years. I designed a shirt for every song from they're last album, Ire Works. We've come up with some awesome concepts and seen an awesome collection develop from that. If you dont know these guys...your missing out. These guys are frontrunners for the heavy metal, and overall music community. True talent. They've shared the stage with the likes of Trent Reznor, The Deftones and Metallica, and its been more than a pleasure to have worked with them. I'm touched by they're words I read this morning on they're blog:

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=13372776&blogId=527621195

I dont think any words can sum up how stoked I was to read this shit today. Its one of the best compliments of my artistic career. Cheers dudes!

If you'd like to see the Ire Works Collection, please visit my portfolio site:

www.iamshadowmonster.com

I don't know who did this video, but its pretty epic looking.

Dope Influences...

There's some brilliant people out there who influence me to keep grinding everyday. If you dont know who these people are, I've attached some links so you can be properly introduced.

James Jean

(thats one of his pieces above)

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Stefan Sagmeister

Henry Lewis

Fabian Tejada

Shawn Barber

Estevan Oriol

These people are artists, graphic designers, motion designers, photographers and musicians.

Brilliant minds who inspire me to push my personal artwork to the limit. Food for thought. Cheers.

Hello Internet...Allow me to introduce myself.

Hi readers, my name is Steve Mercado. Im a graphic designer/illustrator/art director for Shadow Monster Design in Washington DC. This is my very first blog.  Talking about anything art and music related is very dear to my heart. Today Im celebrating because I just launched my first folio site. Check it out!

www.iamshadowmonster.com 

Huge shout out and big thanks to the brilliant web design gurus at Pomade up in NYC. They made me look good online. Love you dudes. 

www.pomade.tv

So yea lurkers, I'll be posting stuff really soon. Im pretty busy throughout the week, so bear with me. 

Cheers,

-SM-