Brown grew up and lives in Seattle, and has worked with Starbucks in the past. He created a mural for the storefront at 1st and Walker in Seattle and designed a poster for the company’s 50th anniversary that featured the iconic Starbucks Siren logo. Speaking of his style, Brown said, “I call it complex simplicity. I try to do a blend of shapes and movement and let your mind — the viewer’s mind — connect with the art and fill in your own blanks with your own imagination.” He studied classic art and painting at Washington State University, but once he got out on his own, he created a unique signature that blends animation, street art, and graphic design.
For his collection, Brown was inspired by the idea of community and wanted the drinkware to reflect the perspective of someone walking through and observing the streets. He also wanted that representation to work beyond this moment in time. “My goal for this collection was for it not to feel that it’s one month only — but taking it farther and giving you something more artistic that can be enjoyed and celebrated beyond February — when it should be every day for us,” he said. Given the reach he has now, and the popularity of Starbucks products, Brown’s work is sure to have the impact he hopes for.
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