Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the entire world. — Albert Einstein

This is an Illustration I did a while back and is for sale. ericnine@gmail.com

Finally got out side today and it was a beautiful, cool, sunny afternoon… put me in the mood to listen to sum old Motown records. This is a quick sketch of a man I saw reading a newspaper. I would of drew more but I spent most of the time chasing my son around the park. Got some cool pics too, might post them a little later.   – ericnine.com

Back to work!!! I can only afford to take one day off a week. This year looks like its going to be a record breaker for me. January might of been my busiest month yet, since 2004. I’m sailing through my slow season so I’m really excited bout this summer. Its funny I’m realizing the busier I am the better work I do. Here’s some work I did for Dance 411. This is one of my favorite clients, they’re doing big things, including a new line of “Dance411 Wear”. A new street wear brand inspired by Jazz, Hip-Hop, and ballet dance culture.

Here’s some print ads I did for them too.

Today everyone was snowed in. Everything shuts down when it snows in Atlanta. Which isn’t really a big deal to me cuz I work from home… but I took the day off anyway. This was the result of me having to much extra time on my hands…

Sometimes you gotta do it just because.

More illustration work!! When I first started as a freelance artist my income was like 25% Illustration work and 75% graphic design, now its like 50/50, which I’m real happy about. I must admit I think I’m a better designer then illustrator, but at the same time I enjoy raw illustration much more then design or layout work. Nowadays I’m mixing everything together, there’s no rules except the ones I make.

This is a series of Illustrations I did for my friends at “The Mighty Network”. We created a Robot, Logo, CD packaging, Brand Identity.  I keep getting blessed with challenging work that I truly enjoy. Still feel like I’m just getting started though.

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I love my job! Especially when I get to work with artist that I’m actually a fan of…

This is a CD cover design I created for my friend 4ize, for his “Illuminated Animal” project. Loved working on this cuz it didn’t feel like work. We came up with the concept without even trying. Then the photographer (Mike Moore of Studio8) captured exactly what I had envisioned. I think we got the picture we needed like by the forth shot. Above all that 4ize is the truth, a real down to earth dude with allot of outterspace ideas.

Also check out 4ize’s video! “Classic Example” featuring Senor Kaos. Which was shot, edited, & produced by Studio8. Look for more 4ize/EricNine collaborations in the near future.

The Rhythmic Studies and Music Intelligence Agency has assigned their best two agents DJ Kemit & DJ Rasta Root on an extremely dangerous mission, operation Aural Flex.  The objective is to travel the globe collecting and transmitting the most infamous international sounds. In the past, many have tried to culminate a true world view through sound but have failed. Dj Kemit and Dj Rasta Root are the world’s last hope for an authentic International experience translated through music. Only with the combination of their distinctive styles and skill set can this mission be accomplished. Join DJ Kemit & DJ Rasta Root and myself (the visual narrator) as we travel the world every month @ Aural Flex. This post will self-destruct…

This past Saturday 1.16.10 Aural Flex went down @ 595 North Ave. In Atlanta. Great turn-out, inspiring music, interesting people, and incredibly strong drinks. A guaranteed good time.

I’m really feeling good about this year. I was recently hired by two of Atlanta’s most respected DJ’s: DJ Rasta Root & DJ Kemit to help brand their new monthly event Aural Flex : Music for the World Traveler. We’re really going to be pushing the envelope on this one.  So stay tuned!!

ps. Check out DJ Rasta Root rocking the Vintage Limited – David vs. Goliath t-shirt while spinning at the event. If you don’t have one GET ONE! They’re Limited Edition!

And for all my fellow VISUAL THINKERS a quick look at my process

“Krylon Tears” is a story of a girl’s poetry coming to life.

This illustration was inspired by a conversation Shaun and I had a while back. Don’t really remember how it started but it ended up in my sketch book.

After sharing this sketch with a few close friends I decided it was worth executing for real. So I redrew the idea allot larger n with much more detail. First in pencil then went over it in ink. After some basic water coloring, scanning all the pieces, then allot of photoshopping I came up with this… Limited print of 500 get’em while you can.

More photo’s in detail of the actual shirt are right here in our store.

Just finished some graphic design work for The Dream & Los Da Mystro. They wanted a CD cover for there new radio single “Tipsy” by MusicLine artist Tayma Loren. It was easy work… Los is a really down to earth dude, n a pleasure to work with. This isn’t the first time I’ve worked with them.

Between design work, looking for more design work, trying to maintain the little social life I have left, trying to get a clothing line off the ground, keeping up with the house and family… It can get hectic. I LOVE IT!/hate it… lol, anyway its real important to me to always reinvest time into myself. Whether its locking myself in a fogy room zoned out listening to music or just going to the movies by myself. Its a time out of the week where i try to do something that will restore or inspire me. One of my weekly getaways is a great figure drawing session every Monday 6pm-9pm $10 @ BINDERS located : 3330 Piedmont Rd NE-Atlanta, GA 30305 404.237.6331. hosted by Dubelyoo. Here’s a few sketches I did at our last session.