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Blake
Tupman

illustration
sewing
fashion design
product design
ceramics
patches
stickers
pillows
homegoods
jumpsuits
costumes
connections
geese
dogs
cats
cute
soft
design
socks
accessories
fashion
dog
warm
pink
blue
trans art
queer art
digital illustration
sculpture
cups
character design

Blake stands in hand painted jumpsuit, facing camera with expressive posture holding both thumbs up

Blake Tupman is an illustrator, sculptor, and fashion designer who is passionate about spreading joy and embracing softness. Blake’s work often focuses on themes of connection and emotion and often uses animal imagery. He loves creating work that can be held, used, or worn; such as ceramics, clothing, accessories, or home goods.

Blake stands in hand painted jumpsuit, facing camera with expressive posture holding both thumbs up
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Blake stands in hand painted jumpsuit, facing camera with expressive posture with hands on hips
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Blake stands in hand painted jumpsuit, back to the camera with head turned to the right looking over his shoulder, hands on hips
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 Poster of cloud tea with digitally illustrated label of girl and clouds. Actual can on the left, with design elements, label and nutritional facts on the right.

What do you do to get “unstuck?”

Blake: When I am feeling stuck, I try to walk away from the piece I am working on. I go on a walk with my dog; the fresh air and being away from whatever I am working on helps clear my head.

What do you geek out about?

Blake: Definitely dogs, I love dogs of all shapes and sizes. One day I hope to be able to pet every type of dog.

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I make what I do in order to spread joy. I also want to create soft experiences and opportunities to express and process emotions.

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What word do you overuse?

Blake: My go to catchphrase is “Cool Kid.”

What is your favorite trick for “keeping it all together?”

Blake: I put EVERYTHING in my calendar. Staying hyper-organized is super helpful for getting things done as well as relieving stress since I know exactly what I need to do to stay on track. Memories from where I’ve been, and acts as another creative outlet.

Why do you do what you do?

Blake: The goal of my work is to spread happiness and warm feelings. I make what I do in order to spread joy. I also want to create soft experiences and opportunities to express and process emotions.

Pink illustrated duck with blue outline, exclamation mark signifying a duck sound Photograph of Jean jacket with blue illustrated dog patch, text on patch says good boy Soft pastel colored digital illustration of two people cuddling, surrounded by a clipboard, tissues, plant, chemical equation symbols, and a clock on the wall Photograph of a hand holding a ceramic mug with a pink hand painted bird on it Photograph of a white room with a white bedframe and a blue bedspread with pink and white bird pattern Photograph of a table with some household items and a handbuilt and hand painted ceramic white pigeon bowl

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