There’s a moment of clarity and maybe also a twinge of envy when we see work from artists like Brett Stenson. The multi-talented Portland designer is at home with pixels on a screen as he is with a paintbrush, or even a wood chisel. That type of ease between mediums is rare, and enviable.

His work is bold and evocative, while remaining delightfully charming and relatable. From southwest-themed posters, to branding for boardgames, and hand-carved dog figures, Stenson’s work shares a vibrant, color-block aesthetic.

We love the way his wood carvings share a hand-hewn, chiseled feeling, and have a great tactility to them.

Branding and identity work round out Stenson’s skills, showing his versatility as a designer, and a creative.

See more on Stenson’s website and Instagram.

Images © Copyright Brett Stenson. Used with artist’s permission.

A colorful, retro-style wooden television sculpture with two antennas on top, featuring a multicolored screen and a vibrant red surface underneath.
A colorful wooden TV figurine with antennas, featuring a retro design and a vibrant screen display.
A graphic featuring various animals and symbols, including a scorpion, palm trees, an elephant, a goat's head, and a sun, all set against a vibrant orange background.
Two wooden dog figurines, one sitting upright and the other lying down, with vibrant colors and unique patterns against a light wooden background.
A collection of colorful wooden toy vehicles, including cars, planes, and a house, arranged on a wooden table.
A colorful wooden bear sculpture seated with decorative fish around it on an orange background.
A colorful wooden sculpture of a dog lying down, featuring various patterns and an orange background.
A colorful painting of a man with a large mustache and a hat, smoking a cigar, with abstract patterns and vibrant colors, surrounded by stylized plants and graphic elements.
Two intricately carved wooden dog figurines, one orange and one brown, are positioned on a light-colored wooden surface, showcasing their detailed textures and colors.
A colorful textile featuring a central circular design surrounded by stylized animals, including bears and birds, with vibrant green, orange, and black colors.
Colorful artwork featuring a stylized jaguar with an expressive face, surrounded by tropical plants and abstract shapes.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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  1. Suzanne Ferrell

    Love these! Vibrant and so much to take in!

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