James Jean’s design for “Poor Thing Grenache”
I’m such an admirer of James Jean’s work. I’ve had the opportunity to feature his art at Scene 360 magazine (interview conducted by Brandon Luhring). The point is he is receiving more and more invites for different types of projects, and his work is getting better every year!
He’s just produced a series of illustrations for “Poor Thing Grenache” wine bottles, in addition to a couple of other brands, which you can see here. These wines are available at $39.95 per bottle; you can purchase them by contacting the Grateful Palate’s retail manager, Tim Coles, at 707.673-9339, or by email, tcoles@gratefulpalate.com.
Notes about the illustrations by James:
I worked with the Grateful Palate a while ago on a series of wine labels, and they are finally available for sale. The theme was Southern Gothic, and I brainstormed some concepts with owner Dan Philips and designer Beth Elliot. They gave me a lot of creative freedom, and the typography was expertly done by Jeff Keedy. There are little bits of foil printed in the intricate framing elements.
I researched the imagery and stories from the region and time period to get inspired: some immediate triggers were kudzu, sprawling oak trees, and antebellum images like the Southern Belle.
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