Revolutionary Creations

Recently I discovered that the domain was available, so I bought it with the goal of recreating as much of its original content as possible from archived pages. I did not want someone else to purchase the domain and re-purpose the site for something that had nothing in common with the original RevolutionaryCreations.com website. Consider the information on this site for historical purposes as well as keeping alive the journalistic works of Thomas Deer. Tommy's commentaries in the Frontline section are political in nature and focus primarily on the issues of indigenous peoples and world events.

I am familiar with the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake which has land based gaming activities: poker rooms and raffles. What is interesting they also have a Kahnawake Gaming Commission website, which has a link to their interactive gaming sites. Kahnawake was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to recognize the opportunities afforded by the interactive gaming industry. Since then, the Commission has licensed and regulates a wide range of interactive gaming sites. I enjoy online gambling at a few online select US casinos, but I plan on looking up some of their affiliates, if I can find them, just to see what they offer to the online player. In the US during 2006 the US government passed the UIGEA laws that limited options for US online casino players. Even though it is NOT illegal for an individual to gamble, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act did create obstacles and limitations when it comes to finding online casino USA player-friendly sites because a player could not use their credit card to either add money to their online casino account or to with draw money via a credit card. Ten years later, funding and receiving winnings are no longer an issue at most online casinos. In fact the casinos often direct their promotions at US players. What a difference a few years makes.

If you are visiting Montreal, I suggest a visit to Kahnawake. Last year I was attending a conference in Montreal and several of us decided to go to their Kaienthóhkwen (Harvest Festival). I was sure glad I had brought my new North Face ski jacket on the trip since the weather was unusually frosty. I've been buying North Face jackets for years and I must say, they never disappoint whether it's a hoodie, vest, parker, rain jacket, shell, or a serious Summit jacket. High tech, innovative, beautifully designed, and I love the brands philosophy of making their product by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain. The festival was a great learning experience and a nice break from the conference. Sorry, but I digress.

Apologies that I was unable to find most of the images that were once posted on the site. I have left "placeholders" showing where there would have been images.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PAGE CONTAINS SELECTIVE ARCHIVED CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL SITE.

About

Revolutionary Creations is an indigenous owned and operated freelance graphic art company located in the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake; just outside Montreal, Canada. Specializing in illustration and graphic art, Revolutionary Creations strives to deliver prolific imagery with a unique spirit that is nothing but revolutionary. Using a “hands on” comic style of illustration, Revolutionary Creations incorporates both traditional and digital elements of design that can accommodate any design with fighting spirit!

Revolutionary Creations provide the following services:

Comic Book illustration and design
Custom illustration
CD design and layout
Poster design and layout
Business promotional package (business card/letterhead/brochure/advertisement)
Logo design

This site also serves as the base of operations for Revolutionary Creations primary creative objective, which is the infiltration of the comic book world; as its specialized team of Graphik Guerillas is prepared to launch innovative havoc on the industry. Be sure to check out the Frontline News section for more information and any new developments in this righteous campaign.

Revolutionary Creations also serves as a temporary camp for Beast Productions, a member of the Alliance of Creative Affiliates. Be sure to check out all the members of Revolutionary Creation’s Alliance of Creative Affiliates on the Comrades in Arms links section

Frontline News

This page provides frontline news and allows you to see the current projects of Thomas Deer and Revolutionary Creations.

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09/23/06

The Commissar attended the Adapt Conference in Montreal, featuring the elite in digital art. Among those were Dylan Cole, James Clyne, Mark Goerner, Scott Robertson, and Ian McCaig.Special thanks to Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa and Tewatonhni’sáktha for sponsoring him to attend the exciting workshops. www.adaptmontreal.com/. Also check out two concept pieces done by the Commissar as a result of the workshops:www.revolutionarycreations.com/dylan_landscape.jpg

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09/05/06 The Commissar has designed the recent cover of the New Socialist magazine.

Check it out here: www.revolutionarycreations.com/new_socialist.jpg

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08/23/06
The Commissar’s coloring work is featured in two publications of the Hasbro’s Transformers Collector’s Club; including some work on the official Bot Con comic book entitled Transformers Timelines #1 - Featuring Beast Wars. Please For more information check out www.transformersclub.com/

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08/23/06
Site Updated!
Comrades from Face 3 Media (www.face3media.com) have completed a victorious update of the Revolutionary Creations website. Be sure to check out the updated Campaign Gallery.

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08/05/06
Commissar goes back to Geneva, Switzerland for the UN-WGIP 2006

Once again, the Commissar has been dispatched to the United Nations in Geneva Switzerland for the 24th Session of the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples. This year however, was somewhat uneventful in comparison to last year’s adventure which dealt with the Commissar being held captive in a Paris jail.

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07/19/06
Commissar goes to Comic Con International

From July 19-26, the Commissar traveled to sunny San Diego for the Mecca of comic book and pop culture gatherings; the famous Comic Con International. A great time was held by all.

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05/28/06
Commissar’s image commandeered by VH1

After being notified by a friend, the Commissar has discovered that one of his illustrations was used without permission by media giant VH1 during its pop culture show;I Love Toys. At approximately 00:54min during the clip you can see a illustration of the Transformers™ character Soundwave™ in the background.

You can see the clip here. youtube.com/watch?v=E6CVd3Jh4a4&search=optimus%20prime

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04/20/06
Ontario Provincial Police attack Haudenosaunee in Six Nations

At times, there are serious issues that need to gain exposure. Revolutionary Creations, as an Indigenous company, would like to take this time to inform visitors of the violent attack upon the Haudenosaunee People at Six Nations. We have posted some of the press release from that have been issued by Haudenosaunee authorities throughout the Confederacy. For more on the Reclamation Occupation at Six Nations, check out www.reclamationinfo.com

For Immediate Release

Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – (Onerahtóhkha/April 20, 2006)

On April 18th, 2006, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River announced that the Governments of Canada and Ontario have pulled out of talks concerning the recent land repossession at Caledonia, ON.

With talks abruptly ending in this manner, it became apparent that the Government of Canada was not interested in seeking a peaceful resolve to this issue and have elected a violent imposition of their will.

At approximately 4:30am, the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repossessed Haudenosaunee territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful. Upon learning of this violent attack, the Rotisken’rakéhte of Kahnawake mobilized to discuss security measures to prevent any further violence in Caledonia and Grand River.

It was resolved that the Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake shall establish defensive vigils at each entry point within our territory in support of our brothers and sisters at Caledonia. We wish to make clear that this is strictly a defensive measure to ensure that no further violence is initiated by the Governments of Canada and Ontario upon our people.

The Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake urge the Governments of Canada and Ontario to stop any further plans to invade our territories. Furthermore, we insist on the Government of Canada to return to talks with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council to resolve this issue in a peaceful manner.

For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639.

Men’s Council Fire Kahnawake Branch of the Mohawk Nation

Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy

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Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake stand by Reclamation Occupation at Caledonia

For Immediate Release

Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – Onerahtókha/April 30, 2006

The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake offer greetings and thanksgiving. On April 20, 2006, at approximately 4:30am; the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repatriated Haudenosaunee Territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful.

This unnecessary and insensitive measure to use violence is deplorable and intolerable, and is reminiscent of the brutal force used against our people during the events at Ipperwash in 1995, Kanehsatake in 1990, and Grand River in 1924 when the RCMP removed the traditional Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council by force of arms.

The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake desire a peaceful resolve to this issue and implore the Governments of Canada and Ontario not to employ any further acts of violence or aggression upon our people. We feel that this is the best way to ensure the safety and security of everyone in the area.

The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake would like to also take this opportunity to announce its full support for the reclamation occupation at Caledonia. Moreover, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake standby the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River as the legitimate governing authority of Oshwé:ken. It must be made clear that only through talks with the Haudenosaunee Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy can the wrongs of the past be made right.

The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake call upon other Haudenosaunee nations and territories as well as Indigenous Peoples throughout the world; to stand in solidarity with the people of Grand River throughout this reclamation occupation.

In the meantime, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake are on alert in order to monitor the situation at Grand River and to assist to ensure peace remains.

For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639
Atsenhaién:ton Kenneth Deer
Secretary, Kahnawake Branch

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Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy

For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – (Onerahtóhkha/April 20, 2006)

For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639.

Men’s Council Fire
Kahnawake Branch of the Mohawk Nation
Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy

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Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake stand by Reclamation Occupation at Caledonia

For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – Onerahtókha/April 30, 2006

In the meantime, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake are on alert in order to monitor the situation at Grand River and to assist to ensure peace remains.

For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639

Atsenhaién:ton Kenneth Deer
Secretary, Kahnawake Branch

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Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy

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02/21/06
Developing Nations website launched

Revolutionary Creations is pleased to announce the launched of Developing Nations, whose goal is to provide green design solutions for individuals and businesses while providing access to information and promoting awareness regarding products and services that are health conscious, esthetically pleasing and environmentally sound.

Check them out at www.developingnations.ca

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02/18/06 Commissar goes to Hollywood for Gnomon Workshop

On February 18 and 18, 2006, the Commissar traveled to a chilly Hollywood, CA for the 2nd Gnomon Workshop.The weekend was extremely productive and educational. The Commissar hopes to go to the next Gnomon Workshop.

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01/01/06
Commissar becomes new graphic artist/illustration for KOR

In late December 2005, the Commissar has decided to leave the Mohawk Language Curriculum Center after five years to serve as the new graphic artist/illustrator for the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Cultural Center (KOR). Here the Commissar will commence work of a series of innovative publications for KOR; including illustrated versions of the Haudenosaunee Creations Story and the Story of Rononhsonní:ton.

Check out our website at www.korkahnawake.org

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05/06/05 New Star Wars Pic
The Commissar is pleased to unveil his new clone army. Once again, in celebration of the final installment of the Star Wars series, the Commissar drew up this pic.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/clone_army.jpg

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04/28/05
Duel of the Geeks
This is how the Commissar settles interoffice conflict at the Ministry of Propaganda.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/duel_of_the_geeks.jpg

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04/14/05
Ministry Archives Reveal Old Scriptures
After sorting through some old files, the Commissar discovered some interesting old Transformer drawings he made back in 1985; the heyday of the franchise. Check them out! Totally vintage!
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02/15/05
New Punisher Illustration
A couple of weeks back, the Commissar discovered an old illustration from last year around the time the Punisher movie came out. The pencils and inks were a little rushed, which was why it was shelved. The Commissar tried salvaging it by adding some color.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Punisher_web.jpg

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01/31/05
Energon Megs Colored
When the Commissar originally circulated the lineart version of this illustration around the various ministries, there was some backlash from counter-revolutionaries. Although their crits were take under advisement, the dissidents have been since purged. Let me now introduce the colored version of Energon Megs.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Energon Megs_web.jpg

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01/12/05
Dreamwave Dies!
On January 4, 2005 Dreamwave Productions announced they were closing their doors. When the Commissar declared the campaign against Dreamwave, he didn't mean to destroy them! In any case, this was the last pic I created for them during my training. I created the layout as an homage to Transformers comic series.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/soundwave_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/soundwave_web2.jpg

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12/17/04
Eneregon Megs Lineart
Here is some new lineart of Energon Megatron. The Commissar will try to get it colored during the holidays.

www.revolutionarycreations.com/Energon_Megs_bw_web.jpg

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11/04/04
New Illustration: Downshift/Wheeljack
Here is a pin up the Commissar just finished up from the backburner. Hope you like! That is all; back to your post...

www.revolutionarycreations.com/wheeljack_web.jpg

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09/28/04
Dreamwave Color Test Pages
This is somewhat older news that was recently screened and approved by the Ministry of Propaganda's censorship probe. Sorry for the lateness. As a result of the Commissar's usurpation of 2nd Place for Dreamwave's "Mega-Megatron" contest back in May, the Commissar was invited to the studios of Dreamwave Productions for a portfolio interview. As a result, he was given some color test pages to complete. Here are the four test pages done. That is all.

www.revolutionarycreations.com/Test 1st copy.jpg;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_1.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_2.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_3.jpg

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09/28/04
Dreamwave Pencil Test Pages
After a second visit to the war room at the studios of Dreamwave Productions for a second portfolio, the Commissar was given a test script to pencil three pages. Here are the three pages recently completed. That is all.

www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_1_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_2_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_3_web.jpg

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09/09/04
Galvatron Colored!
Here is the colored version of the Galvatron pencils in the previous news item. Hope you all like it.

www.revolutionarycreations.com/galvatron_flat.jpg

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08/13/04
New TF Illustration
Take a look at this rendition of Energon Starscream. Just bought the toy and decided to do some practice.

Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_3.jpg

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08/09/04
New Sequential Pages
Here are three new sequential pencil pages the Commissar recently completed.

Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_1_pencils.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_2_pencils.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_3_pencils.jpg

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08/03/04
New TF Images
The Ministry of Propaganda would like to apologize for not posting these illustrations sooner; as these were done a month or two ago. The agent responsible will NOT make the mistake again. Enjoy.

Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_1.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_2.jpg

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07/23/04
The Commissar is featured in Dreamwave's Transformers Comic
Pursuant to the previous news item, the 2nd place winning illustration created by the Commissar for the "Mega-Megatron Contest" was recently posted in issue #6 of the Transformers (Vol. 3) comic book published by the publishing mogul Dreamwave Productions. A small thumbnail of the illustration plus the credit can be found in the Prime Transmissions column on the second to the last page.

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05/26/04
The Commissar Usurps 2nd Place in Dreamwave Production's Contest
Mega-publisher of Transformers comics, Dreamwave Productions recently held an art contest to celebrate "Megatron Month". The good Commissar once again hit the frontlines with two submissions. Luckily, the Commissar managed to clinch 2nd place in this prestigious contest.

Click here to see the winning submission;
http://www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_1.jpg

Click here to see the other submission;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_2.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_3.jpg

Once again, special thanks going out to the Commissar's webmasters at Face3Media for all their help and support! Onward!

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Dreamwave Create a Decepticon Contest
Dreamwave Productions, the extremely successful publisher of Transformers comic books, is hosting an online "create your own Decepticon" contest. Surely, this is an excellent opportunity for the Commissar to showcase his ideas!

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09/20/03
RevolutionaryCreations.com recieves unexpected recognition:
Revolutionary Creations was recently featured on NetDriver.net, an online magazine that focuses on digital culture, new media and, an international design portal. The blurb was unexpected yet much appriciated. Check it out at www.netdiver.net/imaginative/

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08/24/03
Tom meets the Hulk While scoping out the Canadian Comic Book Expo in Toronto, we ran into a familiar face; the Incredible Hulk himself...Lou Ferrigno! And wouldn't you know it, he had time to pose with an old school fan like myself.

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THE TF.Net CAMPAIGN
Some months back, the Commissar had entered a art contest on the prestigious TF.Net website (www.thetransformers.net) and although he had a commanding lead; came in second place in the final hours of the competition. However, Tommy's work was so well received by the website that its Webmaster asked to use the submission in a merchandizing campaign for the site. A couple of months later, the same website initiated another fanart contest. Finally, the Commissar won this contest.

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THE CAMPAIGN TO INFILTRATE THE COMIC WORLD!
The Commissar, using his specialized team of Graphic Guerrillas to, is gearing up for an all out campaign to break into the comic world, launching offensive after offensive of submissions to comic book companies large and small. If you are interested in making an alliance with Tommy regarding the war effort, please notify the Commissar immediately for collaboration.

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THE IROQUOIS CHRONICLES
As a member of Beast Productions Board of Directors, Tommy is involved in helping develop the imagery and research for the Iroquois Chronicles graphic novel series.

The Iroquois Chronicles is a graphic novel series spotlighting the extensive history and culture of the Haudenosaunee (Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy). Using graphic imagery and quality printing; the Iroquois Chronicles are sure to serve as an integral educational resource for the Haudenosaunee. Beast Productions has committed to its publication.

While there is no estimated time of completion, the Iroquois Chronicles series is considered work in progress.

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THE TF.Net PROJECT
Some months back, Tommy had entered a art contest on the prestigious TF.Net website (www.thetransformers.net) and although he had a commanding lead; came in second place in the final hours of the competition. However, Tommy’s work was so well received by the website that its Webmaster asked to use the submission in a merchandizing campaign for the site.

More Background On Revolutionary Creations.com

Revolutionary Creations is a Mohawk‐owned freelance graphic art and illustration studio based in the territory of the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawà:ke, just outside Montréal, Québec. Founded and led by artist and illustrator Thomas Deer, the studio has built a distinctive creative identity centred on comic‐book aesthetics, Indigenous cultural voice, and dynamic freelance work across titles and commissions.

This article provides a deep dive into the studio’s ownership and leadership, location and cultural context, history and evolution, notable work and media coverage, audience and reputation, offerings and goals, and its broader cultural significance.

Ownership & Leadership

The studio is owned and operated by Thomas Deer (Kanien’kehà:ka), who is active as a graphic artist, colorist and illustrator, and also serves as a cultural liaison within his community. According to his LinkedIn profile, since 2005 he has worked as a graphic artist for the Kanien’kehà:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center in Kahnawà:ke.
His multifaceted role — combining Indigenous cultural work, art-direction, comics colouring, and freelance studio operations — positions the studio at an intersection of artistic production, cultural advocacy and entrepreneurship.

Thomas Deer’s role as founder and creative lead means the studio is tightly defined by his aesthetic, technical and cultural sensibilities. In media coverage he is identified as the designer behind an Indigenous-themed jersey for the Montréal Canadiens, credited with devising a design blending Mohawk symbolism and mainstream sports branding.

Location, Cultural Context & Community

Revolutionary Creations is located in Kahnawà:ke (often spelled Kahnawake), a Mohawk territory situated on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, near Montréal. Kahnawà:ke is historically significant, with its origins tracing back to a French Jesuit mission in the late 17th century and continuing as a thriving Indigenous community.
Operating from this locale gives the studio a rooted cultural identity: a space where Indigenous sovereignty, language revival, creative production and community identity converge. The proximity to Montréal provides access to wider creative networks, media and commerce, while retention of Mohawk community presence keeps the studio’s identity grounded and distinct.

Studio Goals, Identity & Offerings

The studio presents itself as a “freelance graphic art company” offering services such as comic-book colouring, illustration, character design, and graphic concepts. The creative voice blends comic book style with Indigenous motifs — a hybrid aesthetic that is both accessible to mainstream visual culture and rooted in Mohawk identity.

Goals of the studio include:

Producing high-quality visual pieces for clients and personal projects alike, with a focus on comics, pop culture and Indigenous storytelling.
Amplifying Indigenous creative voices in graphic arts and illustration, showing that Indigenous artists can lead in fields heavily dominated by non-Indigenous practitioners.
Bridging cultural production and community presence, by operating from Kahnawà:ke and engaging with local culture, language and identity in tangible ways rather than simply using Indigenous themes superficially.
Building a sustainable freelance enterprise, demonstrating how Indigenous‐owned studios can thrive, adapt and collaborate across genres and markets.

History & Evolution

From its web presence, Revolutionary Creations emerged in the mid-2000s as a portfolio site and studio platform for Thomas Deer’s work. Over time it has expanded its scope from personal projects to a broader freelance studio model, servicing comics and illustration markets.

Key milestones include:

Early work as colourist/illustrator for major comics publishers, building credibility in the industry.
Involvement in community and cultural roles (e.g., working with the Language & Cultural Center in Kahnawà:ke) which anchor the creative practice in Indigenous cultural service.
Media coverage in local Indigenous news noting his jersey design for the Montréal Canadiens’ Indigenous Celebration Night, a significant public-facing project linking sport, Indigenous symbolism and graphic art.
Ongoing freelance commissions and possibly collaboration with major comic book titles — though the studio retains a boutique, independent identity rather than becoming a large agency.

Notable Work & Media Coverage

One of the most visible public projects attributed to Thomas Deer (and thereby linked to the studio) is the design of an orange warm-up jersey for the Montréal Canadiens’ Indigenous Celebration Night. According to a local Kahnawà:ke news article, Deer created a logo that integrated Mohawk imagery: the Two Row Wampum belt, Silver Covenant Chain motif, a flint arrowhead and pottery motif — all embedded in the jersey design that appeared on the ice, jumbotron and auctioned for Indigenous youth charities.
This project highlights how the studio merges Indigenous cultural symbolism with mainstream brand identity — sports merchandising, public event design, cultural acknowledgement.

In broader press, Deer was also referenced in an article in Forbes which highlighted his consultancy role and teaching/linguistic work in the Mohawk community alongside his artistic career. Also note the essay in First Person Scholar which referenced Deer in the context of media/gaming cultural consultancy for Mohawk representation.
Such coverage indicates that the studio (through its lead) is recognised not only for artistic work but for cultural liaison, representation and advocacy in media.

Audience & Reputation

The audience for Revolutionary Creations spans several overlapping groups:

Comics and illustration industry clients: publishers, creators, and media needing colorists, illustrators and design input.
Collectors, fans and pop‐culture enthusiasts: who follow the work of Indigenous artists in comics or graphic art spaces.
Indigenous community stakeholders: organizations, events or cultural centres seeking visual-arts support rooted in Indigenous identity and executed at professional level.
Brands, sports teams or organisations: seeking culturally sensitive visuals or collaborations with Indigenous artists.

Reputation-wise, the studio enjoys a strong foundation of integrity: being Indigenous-owned, community-rooted, operated by someone who is active in cultural work and not simply a freelance contractor purely for profit. That identity likely builds trust among Indigenous clients and community partners. In mainstream creative sectors the studio differentiates through authentic cultural positioning plus technical comics experience.

Some limitations: Because much of the freelance world is behind-the-scenes (colouring, illustration) the studio may not always have high visibility in mainstream art circles compared to major agencies. However, the combination of personal brand and niche positioning gives it a unique value proposition.

Cultural & Social Significance

Revolutionary Creations carries significance beyond its commercial operations. Some key points:

Indigenous creative sovereignty: By operating a studio from Kahnawà:ke, under Indigenous ownership, the model counters the often-colonial dynamic of mainstream creative industries sourcing Indigenous imagery from non-Indigenous creators. It supports the concept of Indigenous producers controlling their own visual representation.
Bridging cultural identity and popular media: The studio’s work — such as the jersey design for the Canadiens — brings Indigenous symbolism into highly visible mainstream arenas (sports, comics) in a meaningful way rather than token or stereotypical.
Local cultural investment: The founder’s work with the language and cultural centre in his community reflects an integrated approach: artistic practice + cultural service. This model supports community resilience, language revitalization, identity and local employment opportunities.
Role modelling for emerging Indigenous artists: Seeing a functioning studio led by a Mohawk artist demonstrates possible pathways for younger Indigenous creators who wish to build professional practice without leaving identity or community behind.
Symbolic intersection of commerce and culture: The studio shows that commercial success and cultural grounding need not be contradictory. Its presence in comics, sports design, illustration positions Indigenous art in applied commercial markets, not just “heritage” contexts.

Services, Portfolio & Example Projects

While the studio’s exact full client list isn't publicly exhaustively listed, available information shows:

Comic‐book illustration & colouring: Thomas Deer has credits in major comics titles (including Star Wars, Godzilla, G.I. Joe, Star Trek) as noted in a local media piece.
Graphic design for sport and events: The Montréal Canadiens project produced jerseys featuring Indigenous imagery, which were auctioned for youth organizations.
Cultural liaison projects: Visual‐arts work for Indigenous community agencies (such as the Kahnawà:ke Language & Culture Centre).
Freelance illustration for pop culture / entertainment clients: The studio’s portfolio emphasises a “comic book style” with strong linework, colour, and dynamic design.

When selecting the studio for a project, clients can expect:

culturally informed visuals developed by an Indigenous artist working from a community base;
comic/pop-culture oriented design sensibility;
freelance flexibility (versus large agency overhead) with likely more personal involvement of the principal artist;
community-conscious output (e.g., aligning with Indigenous youth programmes, cultural representation goals).

Awards, Recognition & Press

While I did not locate a formal “award list” for the studio itself, the press coverage and high‐visibility projects serve as recognition in their own right. For example:

The jersey design for the Montréal Canadiens: covered by local Indigenous news, with public display at a major sports event and connection to youth charities.
The Forbes article referencing Thomas Deer’s role in Mohawk cultural consulting roles.
References in academic or cultural commentary (e.g., the article “The Tyranny of Realism” in First Person Scholar) citing his media consultancy.
These attest to the studio’s visibility and credibility in both Indigenous cultural spheres and creative industries.

Challenges & Opportunities

Operating a small Indigenous‐owned studio like Revolutionary Creations involves both risks and opportunities:

Challenges may include:

Competing with larger, well-capitalised agencies in the illustration/colouring market.
Balancing freelance commercial demands with community and cultural commitments (time, availability, pricing).
Maintaining portfolio visibility and client acquisition from a location outside major artist hubs (though Montréal proximity helps).
Navigating intellectual-property, rights management and payment terms in freelance creative work (common industry challenges).

Opportunities include:

Unique market positioning: Indigenous-owned, comics specialist, community rooted.
Collaborations across Indigenous cultural agencies, sports brands, popular media looking for diverse talent.
Growth into mentorship, workshops or community-based creative programmes (leveraging the founder’s community role).
Expansion into digital content, licensing, original IP — many comics/illustration studios are evolving into IP creation rather than just service work.
Enhanced visibility as broader creative industries seek Indigenous design and representation expertise.

Future Outlook

Given its foundations, the studio appears well placed to continue building in three vectors:

Visibility & portfolio growth: Taking on more visible commissions, or self-initiated projects that can generate public recognition (exhibitions, gallery shows, online art releases).
Community engagement: Deepening its ties with Indigenous youth development, arts education, language revitalization projects — positioning the studio as both creative enterprise and community asset.
Original works & IP development: Moving from service-work (colouring/commissions) toward creating original graphic novels, characters or brands tied to Indigenous stories — this could open higher margin opportunities and broader reach.

Revolutionary Creations stands as a standout example of how Indigenous creativity, community-rooted identity and professional graphic arts enterprise can intersect. With Thomas Deer at the helm, the studio operates from Kahnawà:ke, bridging Mohawk cultural integrity and mainstream visual media, from comics to sports design.

Whether you are a comics publisher, an Indigenous agency seeking culturally-authentic visuals, or simply a fan of illustration and graphic art, the studio offers a uniquely positioned partner: one that respects community, culture and craft.

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