Brooke Metropilos is a Portland-based graphic designer, musician, and artist whose work lives at the intersection of music, DIY culture, and nostalgia. Known for her expressive show posters and bold visual storytelling, Brooke combines analog and digital techniques to create artwork that feels both handcrafted and electric. Her creative process often begins with sketches on paper before evolving through digital tools, motion graphics, and animation. Inspired by artists and cultural icons like Kim Deal, Kim Gordon, David Lynch, and Pee-wee Herman, Brooke's work celebrates individuality, creativity, and the outsiders who make culture interesting.

For Brooke, Portland's creative community is a constant source of inspiration. Whether she's spending time in NE, catching shows, or connecting with fellow artists, she's drawn to the weirdos, freaks, and dreamers who make the city feel alive.

Brooke's poster draws directly from the visual language of Riot Grrrl-era zines, hand-drawn concert flyers, and DIY punk ephemera. Created after exploring archives of Pacific Northwest feminist music culture, the artwork embraces imperfect lines, bold color, handwritten typography, and a playful sense of movement.

At the center of the design is a mischievous cherry character bursting with personality, a nod to the Cherry Bombs' fearless identity. Surrounded by stars, sketchbook-style textures, and a checkerboard pitch, the poster blends sport and music culture into a single vibrant scene. The hand-drawn aesthetic celebrates the same creative independence that fueled Riot Grrrl artists and musicians, while capturing the energy, confidence, and fun of a Cherry Bombs matchday.

Rather than feeling polished or corporate, Brooke wanted the artwork to feel alive, expressive, and a little bit wild, like something made by and for the creative community that inspires it.