Hootenanny Gravel Ride
The Hootenanny is a gravel ride hosted by my local bike shop Hush Money.
This artwork depicts the historic Cold Spring Hotel, a historic landmark located in the same region as the bike race. The hotel was destroyed in a fire, which was believed to be an act of arson by the owners to collect an insurance payout.
Other details include:
Ben Franklin, who is featured in Hush Money's logo.
Rattlesnakes, which infested the hotel and were sometimes eaten by guests.
A bowling pin representing the bowling alley located on the property.
A mortar. The nearby military base sometimes miscalculated their artillery and shells were found on the hotel premises.
An accompanying flyer was designed to advertise the event on Instagram. A major inspiration for the illustration style and typography on this project was a recent art opening featuring a range of zines and gig posters.
A smaller, simplified version of the artwork was also created for water bottles.
If you'd like to commission something like this, feel free to reach out!
