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Dave Van Patten is a muralist and illustrator from Long Beach CA, best know for his playful imagery and humorous tone.

As a freelancer, Dave has worked with Warner Music Group/ Rhino Records, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Yeti, NPR, Hollywood Reporter, Liquid Death, and various local businesses.

In 2023 Van Patten won a Grammy Award for “Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package” design for the Grateful Dead box set, “In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ‘81 ‘82 ‘83.”

Aside from career, Dave enjoys 1980’s horror movies, 1990’s nostalgia, reading indie comics, and hunting for precious psych/punk gems.