Portfolio
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/147/14735/1473586/429df9ef-6e3b-4fa8-9926-34c121ce953a.gif "This illustration was inspired by the brewery and surrounding area located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Prairie Dogs are prevalent in the area, I added one sipping on a pint from across the road, wearing a vest with the Sturgis Brewing Co. logo on the back.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/164/16487/1648793/593512cd-f5a3-4010-98ac-016dde1a28fe.gif "This is a label I knocked out for Sturgis Brewing Co. The second largest event in Sturgis is called the Mustang Rally. This year they went with a Palomino-inspired theme for the pale ale.
Process-wise. I always begin in pencil and paper, then I move to a raster program such as Procreate or Photoshop to do my sketching. I finally move into Adobe Illustrator to finish the graphic in vector format.")
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:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/151/15155/1515598/bede48fe-4260-4c4a-b6dc-bfb909f6560a.gif "This was a collaboration between Sturgis Brewing Co. and the folks at Mt. Rushmore.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/140/140838/attachment_140838118 "Chris Fannin is a central Texas Americana musician. He wanted elements from each of the songs on his album represented in the illustration.
Rattlesnake, Hearts, Diamonds, Flowers, Stars, Sun/Moon, Fire Ants, and Texas. All these are in a rustic-western aesthetic.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/4118340/97b89e2a-5b27-4aee-ad50-7639a12bc32c "An painting I did for myself juxtaposing dark subject matter with vibrant colors.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/132/13229/1322909/ef74f4ce-e56b-4f47-b1bc-2af559329f79.jpg "Exit 32, Light Lager, Sturgis Brewing Company.
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I knocked out this illustration/beer label for the fine people at Sturgis Brewing Co. They wanted imagery of a highway sign and their brewery. I added some of the rolling hills surrounding the area and a little prairie dog sporting a vest with their mascot, skully.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/132/13229/1322909/f81ffb93-440a-44ef-9a52-77bed8d05194.gif "P-51 Blonde Ale, Sturgis Mustang Rally.
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This is a beer label I knocked out for a collaboration between the Sturgis Brewing Co. and the Sturgis Mustang Rally. The Sturgis Mustang Rally takes place on Labor Day weekend and is the second largest event in Sturgis behind the world-famous Motorcycle Rally.
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The Ford Mustang was named after the WW2 fighter plane, the P-51 Mustang. They gave me free rein on the artwork, only stating that “it should have a mustang in it”. They came up with the name at the end of the creative process. I went with the blocky stencil letters as a nod to the numbers stenciled on the fighter planes.
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For commission work or inquiries feel free to contact me on DM or email.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/4118340/8b833c2b-1aef-45d9-9a62-f25ecf1c600e "I knocked out this illustration for one of my cousins. She wanted a memorial piece dedicated to her grandparents; Rafael loved windmills and Rosaura loved roses and the color purple.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/4118340/f01739e9-1caa-4e86-a407-7c22edbd24b0 "This is a mockup of my personal business card. My initials are JW and I wanted something weird and memorable.
I love it when I have friends that finally have an ah-hah moment when they realize that Junk Wizard is a play on my name, Javier Weingart.
I picked orange as my brand color for it vibrancy and energetic feeling.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/121/12169/1216935/8c0f0bc8-57f6-4b88-a919-7fac4f2ec6f3.gif "Sturgis Brewing Company (SBCo)
Kissing Santa - Holiday Spiced Lager
\"Kissing Santa\", named by the brewer, is a marzen style beer infused with cranberry. I used SBCo's Skully mascot to create a Santa themed illustration to decorate this seasonal release.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/121/12169/1216935/c71f8bee-e00e-405b-9742-56b7848b829a.gif "12 oz beer can label for a traditional American Porter.
Sturgis is located in South Dakota and the region is steeped in Native American and pioneer culture of the mid to late 1800s.
It seemed fitting to render SBCo's \" Skully\" mascot in rustic attire, I also added a wagon hauling some kegs of beer, and in the distant background I added a local landmark, Bear Butte.
\"The mountain is sacred to many American Indian tribes who come here to hold religious ceremonies. Artifacts dating back 10,000 years have been found near Bear Butte. In more recent times, however, the Cheyenne and Lakota people have maintained a spiritual tie to this mountain. Notable leaders including Red Cloud, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull have all visited Bear Butte.\"
blackhillsbadlands
https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/parks-monuments/bear-butte-state-park")
About
Artist / Designer / Illustrator
BFA Graphic & Web Design
Retired military; Texas native.
Custom illustrations and a knack for blue-collar industries are my strong suits. My favorite projects to work on:
craft beer, music, horror/sci-fi, hunting/outdoors, automotive/industrial, military, and Texas/Tex-Mex/American Western themes.
Country:
United States.
Member since:
March 27, 2020
Reviews
"Junk Wizard was great to work with. Very responsive to all my needs."
joshu9
reviewed 6 months ago
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"Always doing fantastic work for our Brewery!"
Joe Sturgis Brews
reviewed over 1 year ago
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"Junk Wizard did a fantastic job with my project that I threw toward him. He was patient with my specific requests and got back to me in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for logo design. - Brandon"
brandonkrause0y
reviewed over 1 year ago
"Thanks for searching for me and trusting me with your project! I love working on garage stuff! Can't wait to see it in the wild!"
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Junk Wizard
responded over 1 year ago
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"Stellar design. Junk Wizard provided amazing art that met all my requirements and even provided insight in color schemes. The artist was very professional and responsive."
keithelliottg
reviewed almost 2 years ago
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"Junk Wizard is a very talented designer and illustrator. I would not hesitate to invite him to work on any projects I might have in the future."
chrisfannin
reviewed almost 2 years ago
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