Order of Polka Dots Beat the Weather

The Order of Polka Dots lucked out and missed the rains, and hit the streets tonight featuring a rolling tableau of "BEST FRIENDS" floats built by Meghan and Steve Mussell's MIRTHCO, Inc, and designed by me:

Polka Dots "BATMAN & ROBIN" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "BLUES BROTHERS" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "CHARLIE'S ANGELS" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "SKIPPER & GILLIGAN" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "The GOLDEN GIRLS" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "LAVERNE & SHIRLEY" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "MINNIE & DAISY" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "MOANA & MAUI" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "PEBBLES & BAM-BAM" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "PETER PAN & TINKERBELL" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "POOH & PIGLET" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "THELMA & LOUISE" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Polka Dots "LUCY & ETHEL" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc.

2018 Mardi Gras ALREADY..?? Polka Dots!

The Order of POLKA DOTS parade takes to the streets of Mobile tonight on a crisp, cool clear evening. Conditions should be good for float-watching and catching throws.

 As usual, floats are drawn by me, Brent Amacker, and built by Steve Mussell and MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Azalea Trail" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Born in the USA" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Carnival" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Cowgirl" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Cruisin" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Down on the Farm" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Girls Night Out" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Hippy Chick" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Iron Bowl" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Mardi Gras" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Party Pontoon" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Pirate Ship" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Shop Til You Drop" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

Order of Polka Dots "Willie Wonka" float by Brent Amacker for MIRTHCO, Inc.

2017 Order of Polka Dots Parade Float Drawings

Below are the finished design drawings for the Order of Polka Dots Mardi Gras Parade, rolling tonight through the streets of downtown Mobile, Alabama. 

The Theme is "Reflections of Goddesses".

Drawn by Yours Truly, built by Steve Mussell's MIRTHCO, Inc.

"AINE" Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"VENUS" Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"ARTEMIS" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"AURORA" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"BRIDGID" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"HATHOR" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"Lady of the Lake" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"MAAT" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"MEDUSA" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"NUTT" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"PELE" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"SESHAT" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"VALKYRIE" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

"SARASWATI" Order of Polka Dots float by Brent Amacker

Order of POLKA DOTS Concept Roughs

The Order of Polka Dots take to the streets tonight, and (as usual) I will be posting float drawings close to Parade Time! Until then, here are the rough design 'thumbnail drawings' used for drawing approval!
 Solicited by Steve Mussell's MIRTHCO, Inc., these are rendered to ensure that the builder and I are on the same page in regard to subject, placement, and included elements.

Float Roughs by Brent Amacker

Float Roughs by Brent Amacker

Float Roughs by Brent Amacker

Float Roughs by Brent Amacker

Float Roughs by Brent Amacker

Polka Dots Queen

This past Carnival Season, I was commissioned to design an image for the Queen of the Order of Polka Dots. Thought I had posted it earlier, but obviously neglected to do so.
Here are both versions...

Color Version of Order of POLKA DOTS "Gypsy Queen" Image by Brent Amacker

B&W Version of Order of POLKA DOTS "Gypsy Queen" Image by Brent Amacker

2016 Order of Polka Dots Parade

The Order of Polka Dots Parade rolled this evening, featuring floats designed by Brent and built by Steve Mussell's MIRTHCO, Inc. Here are the design drawings used by the builder for Order approval and building reference.

"Artists's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Baseball Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Beach Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Cowgirl's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Derby Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Easter Bonnett" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Fireman's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Genie's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Gypsy's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Mad Hatter's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

Float Rough Drawings by BRENT AMACKER

Float Rough Drawings by BRENT AMACKER

Float Rough Drawings by BRENT AMACKER

Float Rough Drawings by BRENT AMACKER

 

"Tea Party Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Sailor's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Magician's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..

"Witch's Hat" float by BRENT AMACKER for MIRTHCO, Inc..