40 year’s after the last World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893, the city looked ahead into the future. A Century of Progress International Exposition opened in 1933 till 1934- and it’s central theme was science and industry with the unofficial motto “Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms.”
4 – A Century of Progress International Exposition
December 1st, 20103 – The World’s Columbian Exposition
October 19th, 2010
The White City. I have a soft spot for this poster. Particularly because of Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City. The book(at least the chapters that didn’t involve H.H. Holmes) painted such a great, struggle in order to erect the White City. The marshy land on Jackson Park, that was a pain to work with. The death of Daniel Burnham’s partner, John Root. The harsh weather that would tear down the buildings after weeks and months worth of work.
Hog Butcher for the World
October 6th, 2010
HOG Butcher for the World,
Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat,
Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler;
Stormy, husky, brawling,
City of the Big Shoulders
Oh Hi Shop
September 25th, 2010
Just wanted to share this little bit with you all. An old colleague and former Chicagoan that I know, Laura Belle Hanley, created this custom Chicago Flag for me in exchange for a set of my Chicago Posters.
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2 – The Great Chicago Fire
September 22nd, 2010
Thank you!
September 14th, 2010
To everyone who swung by the Know Your Flag|Mike McQuade|Thomas Richie booth at this year’s Renegade Craft Fair, THANK YOU! We met a lot of great people, received positive feedback, and overall enjoyed ourselves.
Officially…
September 3rd, 2010
OPEN for business. The shop is up and running. Mucho gracias to everyone who helped me with Know Your Flag; I have to say I got some great friends who’ve helped me out with programming the site and even offering words of encouragement. So kudos to Tiffany Manning, Eric Lindstrom, Ned Wright, Laura Belle, Mike McQuade, Andy Luce, John Poweziak and anyone else I missed!
1 – Fort Dearborn
August 30th, 2010
I’ll be breaking down each of the Chicago Flag posters and provide some insight into my creative process. Hope you enjoy it.
Renegade Craft Fair – Chicago
August 18th, 2010
FYI, I’ll be at this year’s Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. I’ll be sharing the booth with two good lads of mine, Thomas Richie and Mike McQuade. See you there in 3 weeks!
Know Your Flag
July 30th, 2010
The idea was simple for Know Your Flag. Chicago as subject matter. Art/Design as medium.
Hope you enjoy the ride!