Identity

Hand drawing

Illustration and lettering, drawn on paper first.

Line drawing of a figure and a pencil

It starts on paper. I have drawn athletes off the TV since I was a kid on the Kankakee River. That habit became 500 Level, an apparel company built on artwork instead of team logos.

What you get

  • Pencil and ink illustration
  • Hand lettering and custom type
  • Portraits for apparel, posters and editorial
  • Digital finishing for print and screen

Where it’s worked

500 Level’s player shirts, the Rosenhaus Sports mark drawn from a client sketch, and portraits for clients and families.

French Bulldog sketch of Brooklyn next to the real dog's paws
A pencil sketch next to the real dog’s paws.

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Questions

Can a hand drawing become a logo?

Yes. The Rosenhaus Sports mark started as the client’s own sketch.

Do you take portrait commissions?

Sometimes, for clients and as gifts. Ask on a call.

Part of Brand Identity Systems.

If the company is better than it looks, let’s talk.

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