I started doing graphics on paper cups about three years ago. I used the sturdy white cups I got whenever I ate at the cafe across the street from where my studio at the time was. This went on for about a year. Then I switched to McDonald’s coffee cups because I liked the design on them.
About 6 months ago McDonald’s changed the design of its coffee cups. The new design has much less text and is almost all deep yellow, which really resonated with me. I now only use McDonald’s yellow coffee cups (medium size)! Thanks to McDonald’s customer service, which I contacted about my work, I am now able to get McD coffee cups for free!
For reasons I dont even understand, the small curved surface of these coffee cups has led me to a wholly unexpected level of confidence, boldness, and creativity, which I am totally loving!
This one small project has ended up leading me to a variety of other small projects involving ping pong balls (more colorful graphics), plastic Christmas tree decorations (graphics again), and most recently, wooden blocks (interesting shapes and textures)!
I am learning so much about my creative process from these small scale works! In particular I am learning about using a minimum number of elements to create what I see as breathtaking results! So excited about where this will lead!
