* Travel : Pittsburgh Pilgrimage to The Warhol //

* Weekend road trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to explore the city, catch a Pirates game and visit a shrine to one of the biggest influences in my life and work : The Andy Warhol Museum. "I like to be the right thing in the wrong space and the wrong thing in the right space" _A. Warhol //

* Published : Branding Distilled – A Guide to Package Design for Craft Spirits //

* Pleased to have my branding / package design for Lyon Distilling Co. featured in the book Branding : Distilled – A Guide to Package Design for Craft Spirits. I do however wish they would have gotten my company name correct in the credits. I am Funnel : Eric Kass or Funnel : The Fine Commercial Art Practice of Eric Kass not Funnel Design Group as listed - that is an entirely different organization. Much gratitude to my great friends / patrons Ben Lyon and Jaime Windon founders of Lyon Distilling Co. for the opportunity to tell their story // 

* Travel : Tailored Twig Tampa Trip //

* A few years ago I had the pleasure of working with the talented Darin Bahl of Tailored Twig in Tampa, Florida to create his upscale luxury brand which you can see HERE. Recently I designed signage for his new studio. To celebrate the new space he had a two night open house party which I traveled to Tampa to attended. It was great fun and nice to meet Winthrop his German Shorthaired Pointer who was the inspiration for the logo. Also got to see the hand-carved wood block of the logo that he had made on a trip to India. While there visited with family in St. Petersburg, hit the beach and had lunch at Oxford Exchange with another patron, Stacy Larsen of Photogenica, who's brand I created a couple years ago//

1. Oxford Exchange
2. Oxford Exchange Restroom
3. Winthrop
4. Wood Block Printed Fabrics
5. Woodblock Hand-carved in India
6. Studio Door _Design - Funnel : Eric Kass
7. Studio Signage _Design - Funnel : Eric Kass
8. Stacy Larsen Studio
9. Treasure Island Beach, St. Pete

* Exhibition : // EPHEMEROTICA // – Curated Compendium of the Coveted //

// EPHEMEROTICA // Curated Compendium of the Coveted // Gallery Show » Authentic & Inspired Vintage Goodies from The Collection of Eric Kass « Opening Reception : 5 / 1 : 15 First Friday 6 – 10 PM / Harold Lee Miller Studio 646 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis IN 46203 //

* had a great time putting together this display of my collection of vintage printed pieces, books, objects and devices collected over time from travels and vintage store exploring - many of the items included are from previous generations in my  family - view a photo set here  Family Farm Ephemera //

* Speaker : Toyota / Scion Motivator Chicago //

* excited to have presented // Evocative Branding — Connecting the Heart & Mind // wed. 4/15/15 in Chicago at the Scion Motivatour for entrepreneurs //

1. going over the presentation one last time before taking the stage
2. blinded by the spotlight
3. discussing the Lyon Distilling Co. branding case study
4. all of the excellent, inspiring speakers 

* Exhibition : // contradictions // - time, tech and turbulence...

// contradictions // - time, tech and turbulence : explorations in drawings, objects, prints and paintings by Eric Kass

* Excited to be showing a variety of work at the 3 Mass Gallery : 333 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana. I'll be at the IDADA First Friday opening reception on Friday April 3rd 2015 from 6 – 9 PM. Stop in for some wine and
say hi! The show will be up through May 30th by appointment only call or text ( 317 ) 201-4882 //

* Interview : The Busy Creator Podcast, 48 with Commercial Artist Eric Kass //

* thanks so much to Prescott Perez-Fox for having me on his awesome podcast! listen to the interview here The Busy Creator Podcast, Episode 48 with Commercial Artist Eric Kass //

"Eric Kass is a Commercial Artist who has built a distinct solo practice across identity, graphic design, packaging design, and more. His practice — Funnel : The Fine Commercial Art Practice of Eric Kass — works with startups and artisanal food companies on developing all aspects of their brand story. Our conversation covers Eric’s definition of a commercial artist, how we works with clients, and his new side project. Catch up with Eric on his website, Funnel.tv"

* Travel : Hatch, Husk & Honky-Tonk //

* quick winter weekend trip to Nashville, Tennessee for some letterpress history, honky-tonk and grits //

1. Hatch Show Print Patch
2 – 3. Hatch Show Print Print Shop
4. Hatch Show Print Postcard
5. Vintage wood printing block for Grand Ole Opry Poster
6. Hatch Show Print Circus Poster Detail
7. Roberts Western World Honky-Tonk Heaven
8. Earnest Tubb Record Shop Country Stars Portraits
9. Husk Restaurant Shrimp & Grits