Client Work

Every week, Cody Tarantino takes on specialized requests from clients and collectors. This page displays some of Tarantino's favorite client projects.

30"x40" Canvas

Dreams Beyond Reality

“Dreams Beyond Reality” is a painting Cody Tarantino completed in 2022 for a private collector with a well-regarded collection. The piece was conceived as a visual exploration of lucid dreaming—where the dreamer becomes aware within the dream and can shape its course. Through vivid imagery and surreal elements, Tarantino aimed to capture the blurred boundary between the conscious and unconscious mind.

20"x25" Art Paper

Quantum

“Quantum” is a project that Tarantino completed in 2022 for a college student studying quantum computing. The piece was meant to portray a mental model of the client while illustrating themes of physics, consciousness, and the abstract nature of reality. Through layered symbolism and a blend of organic and geometric forms, Tarantino explored the tension between logic and imagination, capturing the complexity of thought in a quantum framework.

Cody Tarantino Art Piece- 'Earth and Eather'

36"x48" Canvas

Earth and Ether

"Earth and Ether" was a piece that Tarantino exchanged for a five-figure collection of ancient coins and early U.S. bank notes. Having grown up collecting coins and developing a deep interest in history, Tarantino was especially eager to make the trade happen. To him, the deal was more than transactional—it was a meaningful intersection of art, history, and personal passion.

Massive Poster

Sunday x Cody Tarantino

Jesse Sebastiani, originally a member of the YouTube prank group Nelk, began stepping back in late 2020 due to burnout and a desire for a simpler, more balanced life. By 2022, he officially left Nelk, selling his shares and launching Sunday, a creative venture focused on fashion and branding. Jesse reached out to Cody Tarantino in 2022 to design a poster for their headquarters, and Cody was eager to collaborate, bringing his artistic vision to a project that embodied Jesse’s new creative direction and commitment to authenticity.

Mouse Pad

Project for Faze Blaze

FaZe Blaze, born Lucas Mosing, is a content creator and former member of the esports organization FaZe Clan. He gained fame through Call of Duty gameplay and vlogs, joining FaZe Clan in 2015. In 2022, Lucas approached Cody for a couple projects, one of which being the attached mouse pad design

Drawing on a Vanderhall

This project was a significant challenge for Cody, and took just under 5 days to tackle. It was the largest surface he had ever worked on, and the unusual curves made the process even more complex. Once completed, the artwork was sealed and protected with a clear wrap.

The client has since preordered another Vanderhall, and we’re planning to start on the second project once the vehicle arrives.

Cody Tarantino - Vanderhall Drawing Side View

Cody Tarantino - Vanderhall Drawing Front View

Projects for Musicians

Cody is constantly working on album covers, music videos, and more for musical artists. Attached are some of his favorite covers, followed by a few music videos.

Game of Life Libyang

This is a project for Cody Tarantino's sister, who creates music under the name Libyang. She has been playing the piano for as long as Cody has been drawing.

Die Young. Sleepy Hallow ft. 347 Aidan

Sleepy Hallow was looking for an album cover from prison, and Cody was able to make it happen in no time. This song has since amassed 296 million + streams on Spotify.

One Sense

This is an album cover for a DJ duo called One Sense.

Unreleased Cover

The Empress Hot Knives

This is a cover that Cody took on for a band called Hot Knives, when they came out with a single called 'The Empress'.

The Tower Hot Knives

This is another cover for a single by Hot Knives, titled 'The Tower'. Cody prefers pen and ink to painting, so he thoroughly enjoyed these covers.

Music Videos

Graphics for Supreme Flight

Dylan Cease (MLB All-Star pitcher for the Padres) and Paul McBeth (6x World Champion disc golfer) partnered to launch a disc golf brand, Supreme Flight — Cody was brought on to help bring their vision to life.

Supreme Flight Disc Graphic

This was a design that was produced on frisbees in various colorways. Cody works on these designs digitally, so it's very simple to change the colors, which is a bit different than what he's used to with painting.

Supreme Flight Disc Graphic

Dylan challenged Cody to create a t-shirt graphic that represents San Diego, while only using the words 'Supreme' and 'Flight'. This graphic was also printed in various colorsways.

Supreme Flight Disc Graphic

This graphic was based on 'Cactus Rock' which is the name of the disc golf course that Dylan Cease and Paul McBeth own and operate.

Supreme Flight Disc Graphic

This graphic features an Lauri Markkanen, who plays for the Utah Jazz NBA team.

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In 2024, Uni-ball invited artist Cody Tarantino to star in a commercial for their Posca marker line. The campaign was filmed in Mexico City, in a remarkable location: the former home of a legendary Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera, a towering figure in 20th-century art, helped pioneer the Mexican muralism movement, using public walls as canvases to tell powerful stories of labor, resistance, and national identity. His influence extended far beyond Mexico, shaping the direction of modern art around the world. For Tarantino, Rivera’s work (especially The Detroit Industry Murals in the Detroit Institute of Arts) left a lasting impression. Encountering these murals in Detroit sparked a deep respect for Rivera’s commitment to art as both craft and social commentary. The commercial shoot paid subtle tribute to that legacy. One of Rivera’s former home studios was reimagined as a Cody Tarantino-inspired creative space, blending contemporary aesthetics with historical echoes. It was a meeting of eras: Rivera’s revolutionary spirit intersecting with Tarantino’s modern, multidisciplinary vision. Nearly 100 creatives and crew members came together to produce the campaign. The final commercial, rich with color and symbolism, continues to air on Bloomberg and across major U.S. television networks, marking one of Uni-ball’s most ambitious and culturally resonant projects to date.

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