There has been an appetite for art from the time I could pick up my first crayon. That appetite grew into a hobby, and the hobby grew into a passion.Tumblr (3.0; @dankdistrict)http://www.dankdistrict.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xh0snK221qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Modern Drawer Shelf</strong><br/> I’ve made a few drawers into hanging shelves before and wanted to approach this version a little differently. By measuring, cutting, and mounting a few drawers into each other, I ended up with a unique modern art style wall shelf.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/22924599214http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/22924599214Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500dankdistrictdaniel knispelwhiskygingerwhiskey gingershelfdrawerdiyhandmadeuniquemodernmid-centuryvintagereuserecyclerebuildbuildwoodcutcarpentrycraftsmanwallone of a kindart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3sd8b3lOr1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- New ‘Side’ Workbench</strong><br/> When you realize you need more work space, you build a table all out of reclaimed random pieces of scrap wood.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/22759394093http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/22759394093Wed, 09 May 2012 21:50:35 -0500dankdistrictdaniel knispelhandymancraftsmancarpentertablewoodwoodenscrapreclaimedrecyclereusehandmadewoodworkworkbenchfounddiy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y14yLzol1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Work in progress</strong><br/> Got my hands on an old 1967 Zenith television awhile ago. Debated what to do with it for some time now. Make it into a working tv, fish tank.. decided upon a bar conversion. More pics to come. Check out <a href="http://www.whiskyginger.com" target="_blank">Whisky Ginger</a> for more handmade items.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/21654512733http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/21654512733Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:41:00 -05001960s67barconversiondaniel knispeldankdistrictdiyfish tankgingeroldtelevisiontvvintagewhiskeywhiskygingerworkingzenithhandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wpgxOWGQ1qa6cp6o1_r3_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Art Direction/UX/Web Design- Style Seek (teaser photo)</strong><br/> On this project I was playing all positions. From ux, web and email design, to consultant of brand. StyleSeek is Tumblr meets Pandora for E-Commerce – focused on men’s apparel, footwear and accessories. Soon to launch to the public.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24150550580http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24150550580Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:38:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistrictstyleseekweb designart directionuxuser experienceweb<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m282fpDtOk1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- TV Gutting</strong><br/> Been meaning to get this 1960s Zenith tv running again. Recently gut the insides in order to make room for a newer modal tv with iPhone/iPod hookups. Keep a look out for the final works.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/20785506826http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/20785506826Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:11:00 -05001960s60sappledaniel knispeldankdistrictdiyfoundgutguthandmadeiphoneipodjunkoldoldrecyclereusesettelevisiontvvintagevintagewhiskygingerzenithbarwhiskeywhiskydrinkstation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m18pjykotS1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Hello Wars Plush Dolls</strong><br/> Working on new <a href="http://www.hellowars.com" target="_blank">Hello Wars</a> plush doll prototypes. These little guys will be released at <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/austin-info" target="_blank">Renegade Craft Fair</a> in Austin Texas. (<a href="http://instagr.am/p/IXDo0wOIOB/" target="_blank">Instagram photo</a>)</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/19680317841http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/19680317841Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:57:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistricthellowarshello warsstorm kittydarth v kittyboba kittyr2k2c3koroyal kittystorm trooperimperial guardboba fettdarth vaderc3por2d2customhandmadeplushdollsfleececharactersserieslimitedtoysartprototypeteaserrenegadeaustin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wro1pQHJ1qa6cp6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Web Design- Stephen Knight Tattoo</strong><br/> Worked on a quick rendition for a local tattoo artist. Converted his works to a Tumblr site for easy cms use.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24153725503http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24153725503Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:47:00 -0500artartistchicagodaniel knispeldankdistrictillinoisknight studios tattoostephen knight tattootattooweb designweb<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8erT7z1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Gas Lantern into a Lamp</strong> <br/></p> <p>Came across a broken gas lantern on one of our finding trips for Whisky Ginger, and decided to give it new “light” by wiring some electrical into it. </p> <p><br/></p> <p>Plugs right into the wall, currently with an energy saving lightbulb. Sits on a table or can hang above one.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/19126887038http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/19126887038Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:36:00 -0500bulbconvertdan knispeldaniel knispeldankdistrictdecordiyecoeco-friendlyelectricalenergyfindsfriendlygashandmadehandyhanginghomehouselanternlightlightbulblightingreclaimedreusesavingtablewhiskey gingerwhisky gingerwhiskyginger<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hl2pGCdh1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Screen Printing- Tru.che State Tote Bags</strong> <br/>From @whiskygingerXO to @hellowars shirts, I have dabbled with screen printing and recently created a tote bag line for my fiance’s shop Tru.che @imakeshinylove</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18869205222http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18869205222Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:25:00 -0600daniel knispeldankdistrictecofiancehand bagshandmadeimakeshinyloveimakeshinythingsinkprintspurserecyclereusescreen printsilk screenstevie koernerstoragetote bagstrucheunited statesloveheartstatemichigancalifornianew yorkchicagoillinoisflordiablack<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hgw5Yqio1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>I might be too old for this</strong> <br/>Bought myself an early birthday gift. Meet the 42” Scimitar long board from Kracked Skulls. Quality craftsmanship I’d have to say. Been rolling around on it in the house, can’t wait to take it outside. (<a href="http://instagr.am/p/HzQ8dsg2AP/" target="_blank">Instagram photo</a>)</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18863851110http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18863851110Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:55:00 -0600abexbig zigboardcraftsmanshipdaniel knispeldankdistrictfungreenkracked skullslimelongboardqualityskatewheelswoodyouth<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzv72kGgsX1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Book Shelf</strong> <br/>After sketching and mocking everything out, I had purchased some piping. Screwed the mounts to the wall and attached the piping to the mounts. Added some “u” pipe clamps to the ladder itself so it can easily slide onto the mounted pipes attached to the wall. This braces the ladder for a secure support. Then cut to size a piece of wood for the bottom half. The wood closes the open gap on the bottom half, as well as adds support against the wall and gives the books something to rest on.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18146191457http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/18146191457Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:15:00 -0600daniel knispeldankdistrictbook shelfcustomhandmadeladderpipeplumbingcarpentrywood workingdecorcabinetdesignplanningpaintwoodscrewshandworkingdiydo it yourselfwhiskygingerwhisky ginger<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz39smlAC51qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Print Design- Whisky Ginger</strong> <br/>Have fun with fonts. Designed business cards for @whiskygingerxo. Printed on a flat black, with bright white letters. Decided to play with a font collage treatment approach with the business information.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17273365173http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17273365173Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:21:00 -0600appointmentbiz cardsbrandbrandingbusiness cardscardchicagocreatedaniel knispeldankdistrictdesignfindsfontsgingerglassgoodnesshalstedhandmadelettersprintstylevintagewhiskeywhiskywhisky gingerwhiskyginger<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz26t6afKH1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Work Bench</strong> <br/>Recently Stevie and I redid our studio space, upstairs. Built a new work bench for her from a small old dresser from Michigan along with some old metal legs. Had to strip, sand and stain the dresser. The light color wood after sanding was lighter than we hoped, so we stained it a dark brown. The outcome I’d say is pretty unique.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17252372538http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17252372538Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:00 -0600daniel knispeldankdistrictdark browndressergingerhandmademetalpatinarustedsandedstainedstrippedstudiovintagewhiskeywhisky gingerwork benchtablebenchmetalironorangechairapplemacimakeshinythingstruchestevie koerner<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lys43ds1bi1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Illustration- Hello Wars Teaser</strong> <br/>It’s about that time to release a new character. By popular demand, I bring you “Ewoky Kitty” to add to the Hello Wars collection. (teaser - ewoky kitty available end of the month via @hellowars)</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/16928437260http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/16928437260Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0600charactercustomdaniel knispeldankdistrictewokewokyewoky kittyhello kittyhello warshellowarsillustrationoriginalstar warsstickersteaserprint<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxvkfe0Eep1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Wood-Working Services</strong> <br/>It’s official. Just added some wood-working services to the Whisky Ginger website. Some of the things I hand make. Showcasing a limited few. From tables, doors, to custom furniture. <a href="http://www.whiskyginger.com/services.html" target="_blank">http://www.whiskyginger.com/services.html</a></p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15931012024http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15931012024Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:32:00 -0600barn doorcarpentrychicagocrate tablecustomdaniel knispeldankdistrictdoor tablefurniturehandmadeillinoisladder shelfpilsenserviceswhisky gingerwoodworkingdiyfarm<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx3b08NSAx1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Suitcase Speakers</strong> <br/>Found some time last night to finish up my very own suitcase speaker set. Took some old speaker towers, broke it down/apart, redid all the wiring and installed them into these vintage Starline suitcases.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15101343622http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15101343622Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:49:00 -0600boomboxdaniel knispeldankdistrictdiyhandmadehello warshellowarssetspeakersuitcasevintagestarlinecustomhandmadebuildbuiltbluelight bluegoldtrim<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvfr0pOUJb1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Mid-Century Ammo Table</strong> <br/>Ammo box converted into an end table. Refinished, fixed the hardware and gave it some mid-century legs. The crate opens at the top for storage.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/13506926241http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/13506926241Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:16:00 -0600ammoarmybedroomboxdaniel knispeldankdistrictdiyend tablefurniturefuzeliving roommid centurymilitarymortarsreclaimreuseside tabletablevintagewhiskygingerwoodhandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw9twyeSTA1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Handmade- Door Table with Inlet</strong> <br/>Whisky Ginger showcased it’s first 2nd Friday event. Couple days before, I realized we didn’t have a main table to use. So I built one out a random door and some reclaimed old growth wood. Added my own personal touch of creating an inlet area for a storage compartment within one of the door panels.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/14285232990http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/14285232990Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:41:00 -0600builtchicagodaniel knispeldankdistrictdoorhandmadereclaimedtablevintagewhisky gingerwoodbuilddining roomwork benchinletworkold growthwoodhandmadecustompanelsreclaimed<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lukcrkfRGO1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Chalkboard Drawing- Whisky Ginger</strong> <br/>Came up with a series of chalk board drawings for the Whisky Ginger storefront area. All hand drawn and inspired by Dana Tanamachi.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12700422700http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12700422700Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:57:00 -06002nd fridaysartchalkdana tanamachidaniel knispeldankdistrictdrawinggallerygingerhandmadepilsenwhiskeywhiskywhiskygingerwritinghand drawnchalk boardframestitlebrandbrandingnew yearsborderest 2011fireplacemantelfakebooksbottlepictures<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wnx3QWeX1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Art Direction/Web Design- Whisky Ginger</strong><br/> Together with my Fiance, we started a vintage and handmade store called Whisky Ginger. All branding and design was done internally.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24148308958http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/24148308958Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:29:00 -0600daniel knispelwhisky gingerwhiskygingerwhiskeyweb designweblogoillustrationart directiondankdistrict