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the Art of MellowVOLUME ONE
www.mellowmushroom.com
the story of the Art of Mellow
Mellow provides a visual respite from a crazy world, where you can come in, relax and enjoy the craveable food in a completely unique, engaging, experien-
-cause we are a community place, which
art, commissioned only for that location,
with many pieces often created by local artists. Mellow Mushroom engages with the customer and the community by de-veloping art that captures the spirit of the company, the owner and the neighbor-hood it serves. Art is the spice for existence and feeds the soul the way food feeds the body. Everything we do is about substance. Mellow sustains … The great thing about
to all our guests, young or old, blue or white collar, male or female. We have
help but put a smile on your face. In a sea of sameness we provide something different through our art program.
40 Year 40
Art Nouveau
Mellow Island2014 Calendar
Flower Power2011 CalendarBuddy Finethy
Alice In Wonderland
A Mel Christmas StoryBuddy Finethy
Mellow Day at the Races
Dreamy Bedside
DJ DudeBuddy Finethy
Mushroom Tea2012 Calendar
Bob Masse
Esperanza
EscherBuddy Finethy
Mellow Exclusives
Space LoungeBuddy Finethy
Magical Pizza PartyBuddy Finethy
High On Thai
Gluten Free Revolution
Spreading LoveBuddy Finethy
Optical Illusion
Feeling the ChemistryBuddy Finethy
Ben Boling
Mel StarsteppingBuddy Finethy
A Mellow ChristmasBuddy Finethy
Magic CarpetBuddy Finethy
Evolution of Mel
Band of Pranksters
Mayan Mel
Dude the Samurai
Creature RidesBuddy Finethy
Garden Salads
Golden City
YOLO MelBuddy Finethy
Shitake ForestBuddy Finethy
Spring Water
Astro Pizza
Super Mel
A Song of Stone and Slice2016 Calendar
Family Photo
Real or BustBuddy Finethy
The WhistlerBuddy Finethy
Wizard Holiday CardBuddy Finethy
Mod MavenAmy Senn
Shroomville ExpressBuddy Finethy
Striped MushroomBuddy Finethy
Dude the Headless Horseman
Psychedelic ListenerAmy Senn
about the artists
Mushroom founders, it was artist Buddy Finethy who breathed life into the lovable Mellow Mushroom mascot.
comics and antiques--his dad was an antiques dealer. He inherited a
developed his passion early on for art, he went on to receive more formal training from the Art Institute of Atlanta and Reinhardt College.
art style of magazine-sized comics from the seventies such as those from Warren, a format that was free from the censoring pressure of the Comics Campaign Council. His early experience consisted of freelancing for some major companies as well as creating posters and other advertisements for restaurants and clubs.
of the Mellow triumvirate: Mel, Dude and Wizard. He partnered with
Mel was established as the wise one with a sense of wonder, while the frenetic eternal student Dude was cast in contrast as eternally
later to add an element of amusing incoherency. The Fun Guys, a set of mysterious and mischievous mushrooms, were based on a real-life
Dude, and Wizard were originally based on the three founders of the company, Finethy was thrilled to see they evolved and developed into their own unique personalities by a team of artists who further drew and narrated their stories. Perhaps serendipity brought the inspirational founders together with Finethy, who had the visual language to articulate what they were
Buddy Finethy
they want.
He helps ensure that art pieces created for the company maintains
devoted fan base. In particular, Dusty strives to ensure that the art on
Hailing from Carrollton, Georgia, he studied art at the University of
father was a painter, so I love hand-done sign and poster art. I am
Arthur Adams, Van Gogh, Stanley (ArtGerm) Lau.
achievements: · 2010 AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists) 365 Award - Illustration and Web Design · 2010 Addy Gold Award - Illustration and Web Design - Charlotte, NC · 2013 Addy Gold Award - Illustration - District 7
Engagement
amazing examples.
Dusty Griff in
Amy Senn, lead designer and owner brings over 20 years of experience in art and business to Senn City Studio. In 1993, Amy
the Atlanta area and then shortly after all around the Southeast. Her freelance clients included Stone Ridge Tavern, Asheville Presbyterian Church, Cafe 320, Mellow Mushroom restaurants and corporate
numerous homeowners.
In 2004 Amy decided to switch gears and began doing corporate art consultation which lead to art gallery management and then went onto
In 2010 she decided to blend her creative abilities and business Savvy and founded Senn City Studio.
Amy Senn
Ben Boling is a freelance illustrator who was born in Gainesville, Georgia and was raised in Cumming, a small town forty miles north
was create art. He attended school in Cumming where he spent most
of actual information. Because of his love of drawing, Ben barely escaped high school with a diploma, but went on to attend Reinhardt
an Associate degree in Fine Art. After a short stint at North Georgia College in Dahlonega he went on to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design. In Savannah, Ben majored in Illustration and earned a
Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies.
sometimes can have a bit of an edge. Even on those occasions, his sense of humor still comes across.
Ben Boling
concert posters since the 1960s.
While attending art school in Vancouver, British Columbia, he began
musicians.
Miller, Bob continued to produce memorable concert posters for these bands, and helped pioneer the emerging psychedelic art genre. He
and San Francisco, where he spent considerable time in the late 1960s. Masse befriended the Vancouver band, the Collectors, and
producing posters and album covers for various bands of the day. His
techniques of that period, his brilliant colour palette, unique lettering
90s, Masse returned to the medium with renewed force, producing a
Bob continues to produce pieces for contemporary performers.
Bob Masse
illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and has
of Atlanta, GA where he currently resides. From murals, tee-shirts,
remembering the past and envisioning the future.
Nick Benson
the mastery of traditional artist materials would lead to becoming a published artist using digital media including graphic design, 3D illustration, and now content creation for DAZ3D.
“Find a creative outlet that entices your curiosity, a simple golden
Jay Marsh
in numerous publications and campaigns. He is a graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
Tim is a graphics studio manager, digital artist and retoucher who
self-taught. Tim is also a lifelong musician who has played bass in numerous local bands.
Mike Bagby
Tim Kennedy