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Ugly Cowboy is an artist-owned, independent design and illustration studio started by Jefferson Miller.

We believe pixel perfect is boring and strive to create authentic, digital & in-person experiences that make people take notice using hand-crafted, intentionally lo-fi, original work.

SERVICES

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Branding

Brand spankin’ new or legacy company, we design rowdy and memorable brands. We bring your wildest design dreams to life. Or your weirdest nightmares. Your call.

Illustration

Bold, colorful, and recognizable illustrations for narrative work, editorial, packaging, and apparel. Our illustrations are so good, you'll want to print them out and hang them on your fridge. Even if we're not your kids.

Merchandise Design

We'll make your brand look so cool, people will want to wear it on their shirts, hats, and even their underwear.

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  • "Do you want to pay someone to replicate what you're imagining, or do you want to hire an artist who will use their hard-earned expertise to craft you something way better than you could have imagined yourself? The second, obviously. That's what Ugly Cowboy does, and that's why my projects look so damn good. Work with Ugly Cowboy, tell them your wildest dreams, stay out of the way, and reap the rewards. Trust me."

    — James Mark Miller, A Small Fiction

  • “If ‘creative’ is a bad word, Ugly Cowboy is a bad bitch. Working with Ugly Cowboy has been refreshing and fruitful. Whether designing our can labels, posters, or various media projects their touch has elevated our brand immensely.”

    — Nick Ostapczuk, Porchlight Brewing Co.

  • “We’ve developed a great relationship with Ugly Cowboy. Their dedication to our event artwork is evident in all aspects of the design. We appreciate their attention to detail and creative approach.”

    — Leandra Coronado, SacTown’s Finest Market

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