Through an in-depth artistic observation and introspective research, Atlanta-based artist Jacob Escobedo demonstrates an improved ability to create extraordinary works of art out of ordinary thinking. Jacob Escobedo is widely known as the Vice President of Creative Design for both Cartoon Network and Adult Swim‘s Creative Group. Over the years, this highly prolific artist has created the arresting design of a wide variety of album covers that truly stand out, including Broken Bells, Gnarls Barkley, Dark Night of the Soul, Rome – the musical collaboration of Danger Mouse, Daniele Luppi, Jack White and Norah Jones – T-Pain, Active Child and Vampire Weekend. Additionally, Escobedo has also overseen the creative direction of the original one-hour animated feature, Freaknik: The Musical, produced by T-Pain and directed by Chris Prynoski . Escobedo’s work has continued to be relevant throughout the years and his latest effort for the Portland-based band, The Shins,  is no exception. Upon the forthcoming release of the band’s fourth album, Port of Morrow – for whom he designed the startling new album and single cover – we sit down with Jacob to learn more about his incredible journey in the music industry. Read the rest of this entry »