Sophisticuffs by Micah Taupule

ARTIST INFO

I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in Chicago. Originally from Southern California, my illustration style involves a mixture of influences - graffiti, art nouveau, japanese anime/manga, comic books, various genres of music, baroque sculptures, mythology, Bible verses, fashion, tattoo art, etc. I'll be adding more features and illustrations to the site, so keep checking back.

Have a look at my recent highlights and illustration portfolio, and then for info. You can also visit my online store at MySoti.com.

-Micah Taupule-

Highlights

Click the images below to see recent examples of my work.

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Portfolio

StereoLit Poster

This is my entry for the Chicago Public Library's CHIPUBLIB.ORG Poster Design Competition. CHIPUBLIB.ORG Flickr Page.

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5Loaves Logo + Poster

A promo poster and logo that I designed for a ministry of Willow Creek Chicago Church that helps the homeless. Willow Creek Chicago.

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BreakFree

I was inspired by a statue that I saw outside of Buckingham Palace in London. I drew it in my sketchbook on the flight back to the states.

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Immanuel

This illustration was inspired by the name "Immanuel" or "God with us", which can be found in Matthew 1:23 in the Bible. Matthew 1:18-25.

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Jamaica

An illustration done during a trip to… you guessed it… Jamaica.

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Free People Bag

Entry for Free People Design Contest.

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Broken

Another biblically-inspired piece. This one is from Luke 7:36-50.

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Valhalla

I drew this piece while on a plane to San Diego.

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tee by sophisticuffs. Available from MySoti.com.