It wasn't about the Bentley

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From left to right: Christian Stanley, Dylan Menges, Mike Jones.

Captured by Jeremy, this photo is my favorite Creative South moment. We were drawing on a tricked-out Bentley, live for a crowd. A truly unique opportunity. But in that moment, it was the words Mike Jones said that mattered most:

We get to create, every day.

I've dug ditches. Split and carried more logs than I can count. Waited tables, wiped toilets. Bailed hay in the Midwest sun. Served four years in the Marine Corps. I know what it means to labor with my hands. 

But these days, my hands create.

Mike's words reminded me how blessed I am to be a designer. Even better, to create alongside folks I deeply respect. The Bentley was the crazy canvas, but it wasn't about the car. It was about people coming together, showing that collaboration is more than a long buzz word. Showing that creative fun can crush fear.  

Gigantic thanks to Mike and Creative South for making this happen. More photos, by Jeremy:

Getting expert advice from Christian Stanley.

Jason Craig slinging ink with Lisa Lorek.

Dylan and Christian, mapping the octopus' tentacles.

Team captains Dylan Menges and Jason Craig.

Yes, Blake Stevenson AND Von Glitschka in the mix. 

I saw the headlight and thought, "Skull!" Von, Skullmaster, made it awesome.

Von and Blake's skull mastery, created side-by-side.

Eyeball by Von. Lettering by Dylan