Marsha Trainer

Written up in Vogue as being a collab that Andy Warhol would cosign, the Reese’s Puff partnership with Yoon and Ambush resulted in a space-age bowl/spoon accessory, amazing packaging, the hippest NYC morning event ever and a game in the metaverse — all of which appealed to Gen Z fashionistas and were created by a diverse group of artists (led by Yoon and Anomaly LA).

Vogue Article Here

Ambush Full Description and Game Link Here

This amusing 2D campaign was directed by Parallel Teeth and Caitlin McCarthy for Strange Beast/Anomaly. As the GMI executive producer on Cheerios, it was amazing to see this come together from concept to final during a long COVID season. The music was simply the icing on this fun, fun spot.

These ads brought authentic insights, creative and casting to the table to show that Yoplait not only has real fruit, but also feeds a family. The spots were shot in English and Spanish with with creative/production by Anomaly LA in consultation with Macias Creative.

Photographer on shots 1-3: Michael Maes

Photographer on shots 4-5: Neal Reiter

I worked on two separate shoots for Woodford Reserve with Michael Maes and Neal Reiter. Michael captured the beauty of the bottles and liquid, while Neal highlighted some gorgeous cocktails.

Photographer: Peter Dawson

Location: In and around Southern California

The clouds parted for Pete Dawson at the Grapevine just in time to make this yellow semi look amazing.

Photographer: Ben McKean

Location: Blue Ox MPLS Studio

There’s nothing more fun than driving a vehicle into the studio with Ben and his crew.

Photographers: Anna Wolf, Vera Bradley

Creatives: Jake Carlsrud, Joanne Torres

Locations: Los Angeles, various

Illustrator: Jon Contino

Creative: Jake Carlsrud

Client: Sperry

While at mono, Jake concepted these nautical-themed illustrations and then worked with one the best living illustrators in the country. Amazing results.

Ad Agency: mono

Activation Agency: Sparks

Art Director: Christopher Berry

For the LOL Worlds in Berlin, we worked with Sparks to create a huge "GG" (good game) structure outside the Mercedes Benz Arena with an adjacent video booth. Inside, fans could record messages against one of two game-themed backdrops. The cosplay looks were as unforgettable as the e-sport competition.  

Executive Director: Christine Walker

Overall Catalog Design: Ultra

Design/Copy: Festival Staff

Creating social content and managing the catalog production for the 2015 Provincetown International Film Festival was a labor of love. I handled their twitter, facebook and instagram accounts and organized the catalog design elements, copywriting and screening details. 

I produced this live action short that was short-listed for the Academy Awards. That means this labor of love was in the top ten in its category, just one step away from getting nominated.

It received distribution from Shorts International and is being used as an advocacy piece regarding children in violence by the international non-profit, Right to Play.

Art Direction: Alyson Frahm, Graham Hall & Jessica Chorney

Model Photography: Matt Irwin

Product Photography: Johnny Miller

Wardrobe: Ben Sturgill

Props: Sarah Smart

LA Live is an amazing space to fill. With a five panel facing the Staples Center and a wrap on Figueroa and Olympic, so many eyes see this branding moment. This campaign was a cool, modern and stylish one that used Target products and clothing in unexpected ways.

Art Direction: Amanda Clark, Sara Lintner & Dawn Selg

Photography: JUCO

Prop Styling: Adi Goodrich

Wardrobe Styling: Shirley Kurata

Shot in Los Angeles, the entire crew on this one was amazing, with Shirley Kurata and Stanley the giraffe as notable standouts.

1. Artists Series - Robert Seidel

Creative Direction: Aaron Melander

A set of work by international digital artists that appeared on the LCD light display atop the Target HQ in downtown Minneapolis. An article about it is here.

2. Target Thursday Lights - Tellart

Creative Direction: Kelly Munson & Annie Wang

This interactive art installation in the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden gave visitors the chance to affect the patterns of different colored "firefly swarms" on the Target Lights rooftop LCD display. The Walker's article is here.

Creative Direction: Ted Halbur & team

These illustrations represent some of the work that I art produced at Target for the Target Express and Gift Card programs. Several artists are shown here including Lab Partners, Ross Bruggink and Tom Whalen.

Creative Direction: Erik Vermilyea, Kelsey Ciatti-Miller, Jesse Gadola

Artwork: Chad Hagen

Printing: Steady Print Shop Co.

This artwork used actual social media analytics and data as it's basis. Artist Chad Hagen took that information and made beautiful shapes related to the data. The work was then screenprinted beautifully by Steady Print Shop.

Art Directors: Erik Vermilyea & Kelsey Ciatti-Miller

Copywriter: Jesse Gadola

Designers: several Target creatives

Frame: Rush River Scenic

This project seemed straightforward until we thought about placing round objects into triangles. Also, it required organizing designers, writers, button-making production, frame construction, testing and the actual installation itself, as captured on video at this link.

This is just a smattering of random projects I art produced.

1. Nerd Art for Day of the Dead Social Media - Target Photo Studio

2. Best of the Bullseye Award - Rush River Scenic

3. Mountains for Santa Clara Store Windows - Rob Kalmbach, Photographer

4. Design Month - Target Photo Studio

5. Canada Facebook Contest - Ishknits - Knitter, Target Photo Studio

6. Wedding 2015 Event Video - PR piece by Chris Shipman/Target Creative