First, I asked my girlfriend to be part of a portrait with me. Then, I started contacting artists and friends to contribute to a 2014 calendar. I was embarking on a super-special-secret Christmas present for my one true love.
I supplied each artist with the original hi-res image and asked for an interpretation of the portrait. I wanted everyone to have fun with it, as real or as unreal as they saw fit. Simple or elaborate. I only asked that the dimensions remain close to square.
After receiving all the finished artwork, I chose which art went with each month, and designed the calendar dates. I included major holidays and immediate family birthdays. Each month also features the name and location of each contributing artist. Every month is completely unique and meaningful.
Artists by Month
Cover photo by Jason Travis
January by Chris Chambers
February by Ashley Anderson
March by Mark Weaver
April by Matthew Laiosa
May by Sanithna Phansavanh
June by Justin Pervorse
July by Jason Turner
August by Jason Travis
September by James Abercrombie
October by Troy Stains
November by Mattiel Brown
December typography by James Victore