World Famous Original

I’m out of here for a bit starting Monday. Someone is going to be here shipping but the shop will be closed. Custom items and Local pickup will also not be available (don’t bug the people we share our space with.) I’ll keep you updated on my travels in the stories!

I’ve made over 5,000 buttons this month that went to (or are going to) stores all over the country. The best selling out of all of them was this very simple NO AI design that I did.

So I thought I’d take this opportunity to put it on main that I remain committed to keeping World Famous Original AI free. I have stopped ordering stock from two brands this year after I found one to be credibly accused of using AI and another who added a huge line of obviously AI stickers to their wholesale catalog. I have turned down jobs that opened with an email that had an AI mockup. I know it’s hard to completely cut AI out of your life given the way it seems to be working its way into every industry and product. However, as far as GENERATIVE AI goes - it’s easy. It’s easy to not buy products not designed with it. It’s easy to not eat at restaurants with AI photos or flyers, it’s easy to shame bands and brands who use it for merch or flyers. It’s easy to not follow accounts that post AI content. We don’t have to be perfect but we have to make some effort. ❤️

Sorry! I have an event at Madewell in Bend. Will be back to regular hours tomorrow.

Quite a birthday today. Happy birthday to me. Buy yourself a present for my birthday - on my website.

20 years ago?! One of my favorite projects in my time at Vagrant records was working on The Hold Steady’s third album - Boys and Girls in America. (I also did the art for this Chips Ahoy 7” as well as some other singles and merch) Around that time - I got to see them play in Costa Mesa, Boston (where they almost killed me), London, Los Angeles and a few other places I have foggy memories of. Massive Nights. Just got my ticket to see them celebrate this amazing record this summer in Portland with the Mountain Goats.

Rest in Peace - Scully. 2011-2026. Ugh this is so hard to tell you guys this because I know how many of you love as much as I do. Yesterday Scully had another medical emergency and I had to make the hardest decision of my life to not put her through any more trauma. She got to have a plate of her favorite things - whipped cream and chicken. And her best friend Courtney and I comforted her as we said goodbye. Scully has been with me for almost a third of my life. I feel like I’ve lost a limb. She went with me through 4 cities, 9 houses and apartments, 3 long term relationships, 2 offices, and 2 storefronts. She had a connection to everyone I’ve loved who has passed away - if there is a place beyond over the rainbow bridge I know my mom, grandparents, Trevor and Neil will be so happy to see her. When I have the time and mental strength I’ll add more of my favorite moments with her .

I stole post to tell you I am closed tomorrow. Also if you’re in NYC check their store out. They carry some of my buttons and prints and cards. I hope this shout out is enough to forgive me for stealing their post. I didn’t have time to make my own. Check out

It’s been a whirlwind of a week nationally. Thinking of my friends in MPLS. Anyway - I made a weekly post!

We did it guys. Another weekly post. This is all the graphics I collected the last few weeks from matchbooks, advertising, spot illustrations in old magazines etc. I’ve always done this and I don’t always share them because I’ll use them for things. You’ll probably see one of these being used in something at some point. Also, thoughts about the future. Well, my future. Oh and funny screenshots. 🫡