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. Dank who? Read more. Contact Me Tumblr (3.0; @dankdistrict)http://www.dankdistrict.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz39smlAC51qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Have fun with fonts. Designed business cards for @whiskygingerxo recently. Had them printed on a flat black, with bright white letters.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17273365173http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/17273365173Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:21:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistrictwhiskygingerwhisky gingerwhiskygingerwhiskeybusiness cardsdesigncreatebrandbrandingprintfontslettersstyle<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz26t6afKH1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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/17252372538Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:19:54 -0500daniel knispeldankdistrictwhisky gingerwhiskeygingerhandmadedresservintagesandedstainedstrippeddark brownmetalrustedpatinawork benchstudio<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lys43ds1bi1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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 13:45:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistricthellowarshello warshello kittystar warsewokewoky kittyewokystickerscharacterteasercustomoriginalillustration<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxvkfe0Eep1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s official. Just added some wood-working services to the Whisky Ginger website. Some of the things I hand make. <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 17:32:00 -0500dankdistrictdaniel knispelwhisky gingerwoodworkingcarpentryfurnituredoor tablecrate tableladder shelfbarn doorhandmadecustomservicespilsenchicagoillinois<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx3b08NSAx1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Found some time last night to finish up my suitcase speaker set. Took some old speaker towers, broke it down, and installed them into suitcases.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15101343622http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/15101343622Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:49:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistricthandmadespeakersuitcasesetboomboxdiyhello warshellowars<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvfr0pOUJb1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Worked on this ammo box end table. Refinished, fixed the hardware and gave it done sexy legs. She opens up too so you can hide your toys.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/13506926241http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/13506926241Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:16:20 -0500daniel knispeldankdistrictwhiskygingerdiyammoboxtablemid centuryvintagereusereclaimwoodfurniture<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw9twyeSTA1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/14285232990http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/14285232990Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:41:00 -0500dankdistrictdaniel knispelwhisky gingervintagereclaimedhandmadebuiltwoodtabledoorchicago<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lukcrkfRGO1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wrote up this chalkboard message for the Whisky Ginger debut, Chicago’s Art District 2nd Friday gallery walk in Pilsen. Inspired by Dana Tanamachi - <a href="http://www.danatanamachi.com" target="_blank">http://www.danatanamachi.com</a> (I’m far from her skill level with a chalk)</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12700422700http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12700422700Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:57:00 -0500daniel knispeldankdistrictwhiskygingerwhiskywhiskeygingerchalkwritingdrawingarthandmadepilsengallery2nd fridaysdana tanamachi<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lugylwLjVW1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Been starting to work with my hands again. Feels good to step away from the computer for a bit to build something the old fashioned way.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12617895726http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12617895726Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:58:44 -0500dankdistrictdaniel knispelwhiskygingerwhisky gingerreclaimedwoodbuildtoolshardwarehandy manvintageoldfindscomputerdesigner<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltxmscosA91qa6cp6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Halloween 2011/ house warming/ engagement party all at once. Proposed in costume.. She said yes! How could she not when I was bleeding from the neck?</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12159342841http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/12159342841Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:29:00 -04002011costumedaniel knispeldankdistrictengagementhalloweenhouse warmingproposalstevie koernertrudesignmy little ponybloodfannelunicornblue hair<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls8rtrYvwo1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>First 4-color shirt I’ve done. They were made for the last Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago a few weeks back. This one is titled, “Dark Side”.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/10769898134http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/10769898134Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:44:15 -0400daniel knispeldankdistricthellowarshello warsstar warshello kittystarwarshellokittyshirtscreenprintinghandmadeshirtsilk screendark sidedarth vaderstorm trooperboba fettboba kittydarth v kittystorm kitty<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrs31ekON31qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Has been a busy time of the year again getting ready for the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago with my Hello Wars line. The show was a huge hit! Couldn’t have asked for better weather and fans of the line stopping by!</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/10405470526http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/10405470526Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:27:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelhellowarshello warsstar warshello kittymash uprenegade craft fairrenegadecraftfairseptemberchicago<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqi3fwoLiE1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A few photos I edited recently from my June 2011 Portland, Oregon trip. My girl and I love that place and can’t stop going back.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/9385518098http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/9385518098Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:26:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelphotographyportlandoregontrudesign7imakeshinythingsimakeshinylovecamerainloveparkstreescloudscouple<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp3t4bPFbW1qa6cp6o1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>Recently created another character for Hello Wars. The official “Royal Kitty”, a mash-up of the Imperial Royal Guard and Hello Kitty.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/8219138146http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/8219138146Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:43:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelhello warshellowarsstickervinylstar warshello kittyroyal kittyImperial Royal Guardseriescharactersillustration<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lny30rCptq1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Had the pleasure of experiencing India this past year with some great friends. You basically run throw all emotions. I loved it and hated it. Def a life changing experience. I went nuts tho and finally finished editing all 200+ photos.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/7330118519http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/7330118519Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:58:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelindiadankche2011misskriskrupapaul eggerstrudesign7photographycanonflickr<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm2g9dFiGE1qa6cp6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>For Memorial Day weekend, Groupon hosted a “Burger Weekend”. Offering burger deals across divisions within the U.S. and Canada. I created this landing page showcasing deals and video interviews of merchants from different cities.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/6038738614http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/6038738614Tue, 31 May 2011 11:27:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelgrouponflashburgersburger weekendmemorial dayportfolioshowcasevideos<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llqel05b0n1qa6cp6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Had the pleasure to work with UniGlory Studio and Telegraphics Inc on a portion of this redesign project for A Road Less Traveled. Which recently was a winner of the GDUSA <a href="http://www.gdusa.com/contests/awda11/types/se.php?x=web21" target="_blank">2011 American Web Design Awards</a>.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5822718658http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5822718658Tue, 24 May 2011 23:19:00 -0400dankdistrictdaniel knispelwebsiteredesigna road less traveledgraphic designphotostraveluniglorytelegraphics inc<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkniykuCjk1qa6cp6o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Star Wars vs. Religion. This was an old and first mash-up idea I worked on taking the elite Imperial Guard from Star Wars and combining him with the all to famous Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Guadalupe) pose.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5180992231http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5180992231Tue, 03 May 2011 23:27:00 -0400artdankdistricthello warshellowarsillustrationlady of guadalupemash upstar warsstarwarsvirgin maryreligionfaithdaniel knispel<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkfya0Nfua1qa6cp6o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>HELLOWARS x OBEY<br/> Came across an Obey piece the other day walking around Chicago. Had to leave my mark :)</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5056488620http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/5056488620Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:29:00 -0400dankdistricthello warshellowarsobeydarthv kittydarth vaderstar warshello kittychicagostreetpostingart<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljwwyivHNS1qa6cp6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Third set complete. Check out how the Vancouver locals celebrate “Cannabis Day” in hopes to legalize marijuana.</p>http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/4752309133http://www.dankdistrict.com/post/4752309133Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:35:00 -0400artcanadacannabis daycity halldaniel knispeldankdistrictlakemisskriskrupaoceanpnwsculpturesskytrudesign7vancouverwatermarijuana