{"id":335385,"date":"2026-07-10T05:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/335385\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T05:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:55:13","slug":"gideons-bakehouse-art-director-steps-down-terribly-odd-brand-closes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/335385\/","title":{"rendered":"Gideon&#8217;s Bakehouse Art Director Steps Down, Terribly Odd Brand Closes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The artist known as Mr. Eyes announced he is stepping away from his work with Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse.<\/p>\n<p>Art Director Steps Down<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" data-caption=\"mr.eyes.art\/Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.10.43-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"1136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.10.43-PM.png\" alt=\"Mr. Eyes, AKA Michael Reyes, took to Instagram with a lengthy letter to fans and followers explaining that he is stepping away from his projects at Gideon's Bakehouse. In it, he explains that the departure is sad after over a decade of work with the brand but that people should keep an eye out for some surprises in the future. \" class=\"wp-image-1455589\"\/><\/a>mr.eyes.art\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Eyes, AKA Michael Reyes, took to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ6HMPDRuti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a> with a lengthy letter to fans and followers explaining that he is stepping away from his projects at Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse. In it, he explains that the departure is sad after over a decade of work with the brand but that people should keep an eye out for some surprises in the future. <\/p>\n<p>The caption reads:<\/p>\n<p>Hello, friends.<\/p>\n<p>As many of you know, I have been a part of the Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse family for well over 10 years. In fact, my tenure goes back to when there were just two of us. In that time, my involvement grew from concept phone calls to quick logo and branding designs, to eventually fulfilling a dream by working on a project located at Walt Disney World. Something I never could have anticipated. Merely saying I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity feels small and deeply inadequate.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, I\u2019ve had the privilege of meeting and sharing a bit of myself with so many of you. I am always astounded by the kindness and generosity you continue to show a miserable old fool. Saying I love you all might sound a bit crazy, but I never claimed to be sane. I love you all!<\/p>\n<p>That said, it\u2019s with a heavy bit of sadness and a great deal of worry that I say my time with Gideon\u2019s has come to a close. Obviously, this isn\u2019t an easy announcement to make. I\u2019ve poured every ounce of my soul into every last inch of Gideon\u2019s, and walking away feels like I\u2019m leaving a part of myself behind. But in life, growth is crucial. I have done all I can to help Gideon\u2019s grow, and now it\u2019s time I do the same for myself.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly. Steve, thank you! Your belief and trust made all of this happen. I hope that my gratitude is expressed by the level of care and anxiety that went into everything we worked on. Agubadij\u00e1dzs!<\/p>\n<p>So, what\u2019s next? Well, I can\u2019t say too much just yet because I\u2019m not entirely sure. What I can promise is a lot of new little peopsels and maybe a surprise or two.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you all so very much for continuing to bear with me while I sort through the next steps of life. If I haven\u2019t said it enough, you all mean everything to me.<\/p>\n<p>All the best,<br \/>-M<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.15.45-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"1180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.15.45-PM.png\" alt=\"The artist's website has already been updated to redirect to a page indicating the departure. There is a tombstone that reads: &quot;Memento Misery, Terribly Odd, 2003-2026.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-1455599\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The artist\u2019s website for his brand Terribly Odd redirects to a page indicating the departure. There is a tombstone that reads: \u201cMemento Misery, Terribly Odd, 2003-2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.21.28-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1330\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-12.21.28-PM.png\" alt=\"Below the image is another caption which reads: \" all=\"\" crummy=\"\" things=\"\" must=\"\" come=\"\" to=\"\" an=\"\" end...sorta.=\"\" so=\"\" long=\"\" friends.=\"\" thank=\"\" you=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1455603\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below the image is another caption which reads: \u201cAll crummy things must come to an end\u2026sorta. So long, friends. Thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The website is otherwise inaccessible and password-protected. However, the artist\u2019s work is still available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/spookycatpress.com\/collections\/terribly-odd?srsltid=AfmBOorPQX-FNJ3RO-Kro_3clpqlIBLj3zfcNTUEegMQcL8gM8b54TI6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Spooky Cat Press<\/a> at the time of writing. <\/p>\n<p>Terribly Odd announced its closure on March 5, 2026, on Instagram. <\/p>\n<p>At that time, Reyes wrote: <\/p>\n<p>Hello, friends.<\/p>\n<p>Well, it\u2019s with a heavy bit of sadness that I say that Terribly Odd has reached its final days.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that I started this little project over twenty years ago. At that time, my only intent was to do something creatively. To enter the art world with a bit of anonymity and have an outlet for these little creatures in my head. To my surprise, the work was well received, and the kindness I was shown was overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Now, all these years later, it seems the time has come to close the coffin lid on this phase of Terribly Odd. With rising costs, limited time, and a dip in numbers, I simply can\u2019t afford to keep things going. So now, Terribly Odd will merge with Mr. Eyes and, in a way, be used to support those releases. It\u2019s hard to describe, but I\u2019ll go into the details in a later post. Also, if you haven\u2019t already, please follow the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mr.eyes.art\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">@mr.eyes.art<\/a>\u00a0account, as this one will close soon.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, as with all closings, we\u2019ll have a clearance sale on the site very soon. I\u2019m still organizing everything, but I\u2019d imagine we\u2019ll get the sale started in the next few days. Keep an eye out for details within the next couple of days.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to thank you all for the support you have shown, and continue to show. Terribly Odd has meant more to me than you all know. It started when I needed a crutch, a way to get my head moving forward. To have been able to lean on all of you with this project for this long has been nothing short of a miracle to me.<\/p>\n<p>With all the love and gratitude a miserable heart can muster, thank you!<br \/>-M<\/p>\n<p>Terribly Odd\u2019s Instagram bio indicates that the account will be closing soon and that followers should instead follow the artist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mr.eyes.art\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Mr. Eyes Art. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse has not issued a statement about Reyes\u2019 departure. <\/p>\n<p>Are you a fan of the art at Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse? Let us know on social media. <\/p>\n<p>For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">WDW News Today<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wdwnt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WDWNewsToday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wdwnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The artist known as Mr. Eyes announced he is stepping away from his work with Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse. 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