Quick Pic: Starbucks's Red Cup

"Starbucks gave me a blank canvas so I used it. This is how I feel about the cup." by inked32

"Americans fighting over what is printed on a coffee cup designed by a billion-dollar company to promote conformity sounds like cold German satire: While the world rages on and problems like starvation, a massive refugee crisis, and homelessness remain unfixed, people in America — including an American presidential candidate — are arguing over a red beverage container." Starbucks’s red cup controversy, explained.

Illustration: Doctor Who Starbucks Sleeves

"Doctor Who Starbucks Sleeves"by Indianapolis-based artist Jess (Kahahuna)

Prints available for purchase from Etsy. US$48

Illustration: Sleevebucks

Starbuck Coffee Sleeve Sketches by Sleevebucks

[ Previously: Starbucks Coffee Cup Art, Starbucks Cup Doodlessketches ]

Since last November, a mysterious artist going by "Sleevebucks" has been transforming the iconic Starbucks mermaid logo on the company’s coffee cup sleeves into delightful pop culture characters.  It turns out the mermaid is a surprisingly versatile template–sleevebucks has rendered everyone from Madona  to Wonder Woman. The project can also be followed on Instagram.

Sketches: Starbucks Cup Doodles

Starbucks Cup Doodles by Seoul-based Soo Min Kim

Soo Min Kim has made a habit of turning the iconic mermaid on Starbucks’ paper coffee cups into both fantastic and mundane characters.  Kim, who uses both markers and paint, clearly has a lively and healthy imagination. His variations on the mermaid comment on everyday life, make philosophical statements, or simply turn the mermaid into a fearsome death-robot.

Quick Pic: Middle Earth Starbucks Cup

Middle Earth on his Starbucks Cup by Carpe_Natem

Via: Reddit

Starbucks barista and Redditor Carpe_Natem was recently given an inspirational boost during his shift after discovering one customer’s geeky coffee cup that had an extremely detailed map of Middle-Earth drawn on it.

Crafts: Night Vale Coffee

"My coffee props for my Night Vale intern cosplay" by Chandon

Via: F*ck Yeah Welcome to Night Vale!

I was rapidly scrolling down my Tumblr dash when I caught a glimpse of this photo, and I was like, "Wow, that's what coffee would look like in Night Vale."  When I had more time to check it out, that turned out to be exactly what it was.  I don't normally post photos of cosplay props, but this is just too good. 

Illustration: Coffee Cup Comics

Comics on Starbucks Cups by Josh Hara

Cartoonist Josh Hara uses the back of his coffee cups as a canvas for funny and intricate comics, ranging in topic from our never-ending coffee addiction to celebrity spoofs and more.

Illustration: Star Wars Coffee Cups

Star Wars Coffee Cups by Sam Wolk

Illustration: Starbucks Coffee Cup Art

Starbucks Coffee Cup Art by Seoul-based Soo Min Kim

For the past few years, Seoul-based illustrator Soo Min Kim has been turning original Starbucks paper cups into wonderful pieces of art by creatively transforming the brand’s classic mermaid logo into pop-culture characters and drawing her into scenes of daily life.