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Writing Samples

Illustration & Art Samples

Design Samples

Podcasts

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Writing Samples

Writing as an art form is a talent I'm very grateful for. Today, the application of SEO isn't good enough, you need a wordsmith. And the ability to articulate your thoughts into coherent stories is an exercise most people don't allow themselves the quiet to perform. Along with over a decade's worth of social media copy and content writing, my blog The Every Day Robot is the perfect place for me to work out my thoughts on pop culture, historical, and personal events. I also have over 60 published articles as a freelance Features writer for CBR.com and CBSI.com. Here is a smattering of editorials, rememberances, and self-help articles I'm most proud of.

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Original Character Design

In 2011 I founded my own small toy and character design business called AC Toy Design. Since then I've worked with leaders in the designer toy and comic book publishing worlds including Toy Pizza, Death by Toys, Valiant Entertainment, and Aftershock Comics, and I'm proud to say that my work is in the homes of Diane Salinger, Eli Roth, Adam F. Goldberg, Mark Borchardt, and Quinten Tarantino.Creating new characters from concept to final product is an absolute passion of mine. One of the projects I'm most proud of are the over 100 original characters I designed and created for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe world, complete with backstories and attributes. Below are select samples of my original character work.

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Concept Character Design

In 2011 I founded my own small toy and character design business called AC Toy Design. Since then I've worked with leaders in the designer toy and comic book publishing worlds including Toy Pizza, Death by Toys, Valiant Entertainment, and Aftershock Comics, and I'm proud to say that my work is in the homes of Diane Salinger, Eli Roth, Adam F. Goldberg, Mark Borchardt, and Quinten Tarantino.It's always been second nature to me to be able to put a fresh spin on familiar characters and IPs. Below are select samples of my concept character work, from the billion dollar Sony/Activision Crash Bandicoot games, to newer properties like Toy Pizza's Cybermama, and 80s staples like Bravestarr and Star Wars.

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Graphic Design & Packaging

Graphic design and packaging are some of my more recent experiments, but go hand-in-hand with my toy and character design. I've worked on properties including Chicago Horror host, Svengoolie, to Director David Robert Mitchell's IT FOLLOWS movie franchise, to a prototype for Verizon employees. From from concept art to finished product, here are samples of my action figure cardbacks and package designs.

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Product Design and Branding

Over the last decade branding my own business has been key to setting the visuals throughout social media and my online presence, and has been massively effective with recognizability and familiarity within my niche, and marketablity of my products. Having an established visual brand tied to quality of work has allowed me to expand my offerings and product line. From design, to podcasts, to art, people trust what's behind the visual brand I've built.

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Moogeegoom Cartoons

In 2006 I rescued a 4 month old puppy that was found in my neighborhood by a dumpster in an alley. Me and Mooge were together for almost 15 years, and she will always be the love of my life. Oh, the adventures we had and the cheeseburgers we ate! Well, she ate, I'd occasionally get a bite. In the spring of 2021 the yin to Mooge's yang found his way into my home, and to my surprize, Egoom raised the bar in cheeseburger consuption. Then to cap it all off, we rescued a cat with 3 legs named Muther Fluffer, and the adventures of 'MoogeegooM & Fluff'' started to unfold. Here are some examples of cartoons I've done about their tomfoolery.

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Pop Culture & Other Illustrations

As an 80s kid I grew up in what was arguably the most pop-culture-rich decade in history. 80s properties are still being mined for content and comebacks, and being an extremely nostalgic person I get so much joy from drawing these things that mean so much to me. Here are some examples from my '3D Glasses' series, characters I love, and a little bit of nature as well.

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Abstracts

I find experimenting with new mediums and styles brings fresh ideas and breakthroughs. Here are some samples of my abstract painting. These are acrylic on white board.

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Collaborations

A sample of pages I colored for a children's book by artist Kevin Krull. Done with Copic Sketch markers, Prismacolor pencils, and watercolors.

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About Adam Crohn

Hello! My name is Adam Crohn. I'm an artist that dabbles in a little bit of everything from words to paint to graphic design. My writing is enthusiastic, imaginative, and sometimes quirky, and I've been creating copy and SEO marketing content for almost a decade. But SEO isn't enough these days, you need a wordsmith. So, I enjoy sharpening my skills by blogging about current events and pop culture. My favorite is telling stories of my two dogs and three-legged cat, and cartooning the ensuing adventures.I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with Minors in Marketing and Creative Writing. I'm a seasoned social media content creator with over 25k followers, Podcast Host and Producer, and YouTuber.In 2011 I founded AC Toy Design where my focus is character/concept and graphic design. Creating new characters, putting fresh spins on well-known staples, brainstorming inspired concepts, and marketing the entire package is an absolute passion of mine.

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Feel Free To Reach Out Any Time!

adamcrohn1985 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I'm always open for work, and excited for a project in your galaxy!