GUTS AND GLORY CREATIVE
WE PROVIDE
End to end creative services to courageous entrepreneurs with big ideas. We thrive in collaboration with people who sincerely believe they can change the world.
WE BELIEVE
It’s not enough to sell a quality product. It’s not enough to offer great value. It’s not enough to serve with a smile. And it’s definitely not enough to simply look like you know what you’re doing. What matters most is how your brand makes people feel. People want something to talk about, they seek great experiences to share with friends. Likes, shares, and follows validate our humanness with a hit of dopamine on the side. The downside is, one angry emoji can break a brand. If you really want people to remember you, give them a reason to take a selfie. Tell a story. Crack a joke. Bring cake. Why not? What people want most out of life is a reason to say “WOW” and really mean it.
The galleries here are a somewhat random selection of new work, past work, and a few from deep in the archives. We’ve included examples of branding, advertising, and entertainment. You'll find samples of illustration, design, motion graphics, multi screen video and retail environments. Some of the work was created for startups, some for global behemoths, and there’s a couple we did simply to tell a great story. Ultimately, the best work we’ve done was created for a unique breed of humans who came to us with little more than faith and a big idea.
CONTACT US
Michael Guttsen, Designer
Michael@gutsandglorycreative.com
951-760-3080
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
As the original form of mass communications a poster is at once, a promise of good things to come, and a record of good things that happened.
And when a poster is framed, it becomes art. Art is a good thing.
Branding
Packaging
Advertising
Environmental Graphics
Sky High Gardens is a connoisseur grade cannabis producer in Washington. Born as a medical marijuana grow in a garage in West Seattle, Sky High has built a reputation as one of the top 10 most loved providers for 9 out of their 10 years on the shelf.
Branding
Advertising
Packaging
Environmental Graphics
Buddy's is a jazzy joint located at 420 Sunset Blvd in Seattle. Named and modeled in tribute to the CEO's grandfather, Buddy Harlow. Buddy was a notable standup bass player in the smoky jazz clubs in Harlem throughout the 20s and 30s. Buddy's promises a remarkable cannabis shopping experience as memorable as the location's address.
Nana produces a line of CBD infused classic sodas. For 12 years running, Nana's has ranked among the top 10 most loved brands on the west coast.
Branding
Advertising
Packaging
Environmental graphics
Mari J’s Highway Pot Shop is one of the first woman-owned recreational cannabis shops licenced in Washington. Mari J's quickly quickly established a cult-like following from women identifying with Mari J's ethos in celebration of the female side of the cannabis lifestyle.
Branding
Advertising
Info Graphics
Print Collateral
Digital Signage
We worked with CANNACON to brand, market, and launch the world's largest recreational cannabis industry trade show on the planet.
Motion design and content creation for large format video wall installations and multiscreen digital signage.
Motion Branding
2D&3D Animation
Live Action Direction
Editing/VFX/Titles
A rogues' gallery of clips, spots, and shorts from the small screen archives.
