Good To The Bone

I created a fall-themed character illustration and apparel textile pattern for RSVLTS, the skeleton dogs first appeared on a shirt and a set of stickers, then later on a hoodie. The stickers traveled beyond the release, traded and mailed among fans.

The Pack

German shepherd skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Pug skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Dachshund skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Poodle skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Terrier skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Labrador retriever skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Great Dane skeleton-dog illustration running with exposed bones
Chihuahua skeleton-dog illustration with exposed bones
Model wearing a dark hoodie printed with Lee Gruber’s repeating skeleton-dog pattern
Skeleton-dog sticker design shown against a colorful illustrated background.

Preliminary Sketches & Treatment

Pencil studies exploring different dog breeds and skeleton details for the character collection
Purple concept board featuring a blue skeleton dog with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) motifs, including flags, flowers, and a skull.
Blue skeleton dachshund on a deep navy x-ray concept board
Orange-outlined skeleton dog and a smaller gray dog on a black, starry concept board
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