JAELEN UPCHURCH

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR

“This artwork is titled "DBS: Broly - Popcorn Box Packaging". What I wanted to do with this piece was combine my passion for anime and my passion for packaging design. I love packaging that causes the viewer to interact with the piece itself and for the color palette to be something vibrant and engaging. This piece is a love letter to my younger self who loved Dragon Ball and to what type of things he could do with his art as an adult.”

BLACK & GOOFY

“Being a goofy person isn't all bad. Being goofy can mean you bring a smile to people's faces and you seem fun to be around. I always try to be welcoming and inviting with both my art and how I interact with others in life. I think being goofy sometimes lightens the mood and leaves others and myself feeling good.”