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'Uncle John' Wine Label By: Simon Frouws

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  • Simon Frouws Close-up crop of a wine label I'm developing. It's a tribute to one of the real farm workers, Oom Jan ('Uncle John') who toils tirelessly behind-the-scenes. I used excerpts from an interview conducted with him on the front label. Gems like "Farming has been in my blood from the day that I was born." Honesty always trumps marketing BS! :-) As he's a God-fearing man, the etching shows him in his Sunday best. Style inspired by Victorian broadsides, to lend gravitas. See attached. Hope you like!
  • Jordan Metcalf this is unbelievable. Great work man.
  • Simon Frouws @Jordan Metcalf - Hey, Jordan. Thanks so much. Hopefully very believable! ;-)
  • Jordan Metcalf where is Cape Town are you based?
  • Simon Frouws @Jordan Metcalf - Durbanville. And you?
  • Jordan Metcalf @Simon™ Town. I have a studio in Woodstock.
  • Ryan Greene Suppose it looks stunning, if you like well crafted, high quality design... meh... ;)
  • Bruno Felicio This looks amazing! Illustrator?
  • Jean Mosambi Your work is amazing Simon! I love this!
  • Florin Capota ha, master of this style..and wine labels :D
  • Alexander Bickov Well done
  • Luke Ritchie oooOO, another treat from the ™ Christmas stocking :) like the direction on this man, refreshing to see content like this on wine labels.
  • Simon Frouws @Bruno Felicio - Thanks! Yes, it's Illustrator.
  • Alex Lloyd Ouch. You're smokin' aces as always. Makes me feel like giving up and doing better work all at the same time. Youre one of the few people who I find simultaneously depressing and inspiring. Congrats.
  • Simon Frouws @Alex Lloyd - Ha ha! Great comment. You have no reason to be depressed, my boy!
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