We’ve made it to the half way mark for the Twin Peaks 30th Anniversary Collection collaboration with Society6. Today’s artwork is reason to celebrate as it’s my most favorite beverage to consume while writing these stories. We all know that coffee plays an important role in David Lynch and Mark Frost’s masterpiece. Do you know which character was the first to say the word “coffee” in the series? The answer after details about this new art.
JUNE 15 – ABBIE MORTON
New Jersey-based illustrator and designer Abbie Morton created this damn, fine design featuring coffee, doughnuts and cigarettes. Three common things you’ll see in the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks.
Abbie first previewed her design via her Instagram account on August 4, 2017.
She shared the entire design on August 6, 2017. This was a few days after Part 12 (“Let’s Rock”) from Season 3 aired on Showtime.
THE PRODUCTS
Her artwork is currently available as a print on Society6 in sizes X-Small to X-Large. She is one of the only artists part of this collection to release her work only as a print.
SO MUCH COFFEE TO SEE
Abbie’s artwork got me thinking about the first time we hear the word “coffee” in Twin Peaks.
We see Pete Martell carrying a Stanley Thermos while on his way to go fishing. I’m assuming coffee is in it but he doesn’t mention it by name.
Sheriff Truman pours coffee into green Anchor Hocking Fire King mug from a Inland Glass “Golden Triangle” carafe warmer at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department. Again, he doesn’t say the word “coffee.”
Norma Jennings fills up Bobby Briggs’ coffee mug in this publicity shot from the first day of shooting on February 21, 1989. This outtake isn’t seen in the Pilot.
In the broadcasted episode, we see Bobby finish his coffee and Norma appears to pour him a fresh cup. He places change on the counter and leaves with Shelly. “Coffee” isn’t mentioned here either.
BUY YOU A COFFEE?
Around the 35-minute mark in the Pilot Episode, we finally hear someone say “coffee.” In an attempt to comfort his nephew, Big Ed Hurley asks James, “Buy you a coffee?”
And the rest is history … decaffeinated coffee, coffee black as midnight on a moonless night, fish in the percolator, Agent Cooper likes his coffee black … coffee … coffee … coffee, and so on.
THE ARTIST
If you’d like to see more of Abbie’s work, follow her on Instagram (@AbbieHMorton) or check out her website – AbbieMorton.com.
30-DAY COUNTDOWN
Fifteen days left to go in this month long celebration. Many of the designs from previous artists are still available on Society6.
