Scott Thigpen's Portfolio
Editorial: Newspaper
Illustrations for editorial pieces which appeared in papers such as "The Wall Street Journal," "The Atlanta Journal Constitution," and a variety of smaller papers.
Smug Customer Service Reps
Client: The Wall Street Journal
This illustration accompanied an article about customer service and having arrogant, smug people trying to help you. I experienced this first hand when I was a customer service representative (CSR). As a CSR, I took hundreds of phone calls a day and after a while it got to the point where people just became voices and you didn’t really care…
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My Spaces
Client: The Wall Street Journal
I drew this illustration before Facebook was around. The article that this illustration accompanied, talked about the success of MySpace and how people were trying to create their own “space” and roll out the red carpet for you.
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Chicken on Sundays
Client: Atlanta Journal Constitution
This illustration, of course, refers to Chick-fil-A and the fact that it is not open on Sundays but still does an amazing amount of business. I have to admit, if I’m going to eat fast food, I go to Chick-fil-A.
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Cellphone Cowboys
Client: Atlanta Journal Constitution
This illustration represents an article that was about how people whip out their cell phones and start texting with the speed of a cowboy whipping out his gun. I have to admit, I’m prey to this myself.
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Computer Woes
Client: The Wall Street Journal
This illustration depicts how people melt down when their computer goes on the fritz. I experience this first-hand everytime my wife flips open her laptop. Inevitably something goes wrong and she blows a gasket.
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News from Scott Thigpen
12/09 : Hiatus over, new site!
This site hasn’t been updated in a while and that’s because I’ve migrated everything over to Thigpen Designs. Come check it out with a new look, feel and new art to buy! Just in time for the holidays!
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06/16 : Wicked Replies
Last week I launched a contest to promote my Etsy store where I am currently selling prints of my work. The rules of the contest is to leave a friendly/witty reply or comment and I would pick three people to…
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06/08 : S.T.udios Contest Giveaway!
I’m opening up an Etsy store to sell my prints online and what better way to start it off than with something free, for you? I’m giving away limited edition prints to three lucky people who will receive either my…
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