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.

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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