I remember you telling me about your journey to find them all. I kept wondering in my head what they actually looked like. Now I know!
I forget - are they each drawn by hand, or are they drawn once and then printed in bulk?
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]]>Until then, Kayleigh: best. post. ever. If you find a Rainbow Wolverine on the ground when you're back there, I've got the shipping covered. I have GOT to see that in person!!
And although the last time i worked with nick was years ago, he still made such an impression on me. The work, sure, was solidly smart and expertly crafted...but that, in itself, wasn't all Nick was about. Asking him if he could make our ridiculously deadline, he insisted on hand-delivering the small spot to me, saying..."i'll be in the neighborhood (of midtown?!), so it would be great to meet you." That statement reminded me of what we do as designers - not just the hustle of the workday with demanding deadlines and editorially insane requests - but also of the relationships we build with other creative folks, of the talent we seek from people we respect and admire...something that's more real than the pages we print. It was a chance to put face to name, eye to eye, hand to hand.
It was a quick, but gracious meeting in the lobby that day, we shook hands with a profuse thank you from both sides; but my gratitude that day extends well beyond that assignment...I'm thankful nick dewar reminded me of the importance of building relationships, how we act in those small moments, how it's more gratifying to not only put your head, but to truly sink your heart into it.
]]>So I went back to work and told my colleague, TJ Tucker, of our conversation. We had a hearty chuckle and continued on our day. Not an hour later, a delivery showed up, a beautiful bottle of Laphroaig 18 single malt. Nick had hung up the phone and found the nearest shop in town to messenger over a bottle. Well, let's just say I don't remember much about the rest of the afternoon, but I will never forget Nick or his kindness and generosity.
We shared many great collaborations over the past 8 or 9 years, and I still have that same bottle. I save it for special occasions. When I heard the news of his passing, I did have a drink of it that night. I felt in some small way that he was there with me, enjoying the last laugh from that afternoon back in Austin.
I'll miss you, Nick. Here's to you, old friend.
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