tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65282259675417228042024-03-13T21:40:14.220-05:00I Am Gorgeous GeorgeWelcome to Gorgeous Georges Lonely Arts Club.
Check out my portfolio & contact me for:
~Graphic Design
~Illustration & Caricatures
~Portraiture
All Design Dilemmas Solved! Any Medium & Any Price!GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-43381389876782531092013-09-13T15:38:00.002-05:002013-09-13T20:19:04.058-05:00Newest Client MJB Lock Services LLC<h2>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Hired by MJB Lock Services LLC to handle </u><u>all their graphic design needs.</u></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mi83x9KElag/UjNwJDoZ0II/AAAAAAAAA30/jSVD5r6JaH0/s1600/MJB+ad+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mi83x9KElag/UjNwJDoZ0II/AAAAAAAAA30/jSVD5r6JaH0/s400/MJB+ad+4.jpg" width="307" /></a></h2>
Lets see, what have we done so far. Business cards, logo creation, multiple size and style ads, banners, letterhead, etc. I worked closely with the client making sure they got what they wanted and needed their designs to be. They have been great to work with and told me they are extremely pleased, saying they turned out better than they even hoped they would. And of course, a happy client makes a happy me.<br />
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MJB Lock Services LLC also wants you to know that you are free to use this coupon and the info on it if you are in need of a locksmith. I can vouch that they are a certified local business, honest, hardworking and affordable. So feel free to look them up for help in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. <a href="http://www.mjblockservices.com/">www.mjblockservices.com</a><br />
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If you are in need of design services, I am still taking clients. So drop me a line and we can make you something you will love. :)GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-80479578633434848982013-08-05T22:16:00.005-05:002013-08-05T22:17:45.132-05:00Just for funzies, messing around with a pencil drawing in photoshop.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-66110125436186657222013-07-22T15:24:00.001-05:002013-07-22T15:26:01.919-05:00The Latest Oil PaintingHere is an oil painting I did last week. It's been a while since I've worked in oils as most of my work has been focused in watercolor lately. It was still fun to do and I am working on putting together a gallery show for a beautiful gallery in downtown Minneapolis that has expressed interest in my work. So on to the next one!<br />
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GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-5774687006079389452012-07-03T18:00:00.001-05:002012-07-03T18:05:24.622-05:00I love being involved with programs that make a difference!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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GradeTree has been a client of mine since its conception. The founders really understand the need to do something about the sliding education of America's children and their ideas can help make a difference. GradeTree is an amazing program that has documented success in raising children's grades and performances by simply creating more communication between parents and teachers. On it's test runs the students performances drastically improved. The teachers want GradeTree, parents are dying for it, too. All that is needed is the finances to install it in the schools.<br />
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Please visit<a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/Gradetree"> http://www.indiegogo.com/Gradetree </a>to learn more about the program and to contribute to their fund, even just $5 dollars would help! If you are concerned about education in America please give. Or if you just like the logo I designed you can donate too!GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-79334819650887038942012-04-24T14:38:00.001-05:002012-04-24T14:38:28.834-05:00Stylish Website/Blog Banner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was for my sisters website/blog, she is an amazing writer, awards from the associated press and what not. So even thought banners are small jobs, it was still an honor when she asked me to create something for her page. She knew exactly what she wanted, we made a few changes along the way and within 24 hours she called it perfect. It was a fun break from the Zombie & Monkey projects, used only pencil and photoshop, and I'm kinda proud of it too. So y'all should check out her blog, it's fantastic!<br />
<a href="http://ananxiousgirl.com/"><b><span style="color: purple;">http://ananxiousgirl.com/</span></b></a>GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-30584204458143383212012-03-04T16:56:00.002-06:002012-03-04T16:56:30.226-06:00A Very Attractive National Magazine Cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first cover of a national magazine from a few years back. The caricature was done in oil pastels and I created the background in photoshop. It will always have a special place in my heart.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-3034572309151224432012-02-14T21:11:00.005-06:002012-02-14T21:11:43.502-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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One of my most favorite drawings I sold about 2 years ago at the Northeast Arts Festival in Minneapolis. The current owner sent me a copy of how it looks since she got it framed. </div>
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Looks beautiful & I'm happy she has a good home. :)</div>
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Just a sampling of what happens when I doodle in Photoshop. Let me introduce Constable Cuddles and his handy Nurse/Sidekick Agatha. The yet to be stars of the next kids book I'm illustrating.<br /><br />GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-8049225603041723592012-02-01T13:08:00.000-06:002012-02-01T13:08:41.484-06:00Ordered New Business Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the front of the card matches my site (in fact the bc design inspired the current look of Gorgeous George) but it took me forever to decide what I wanted on the back. But I really needed those bc's soon so I sat down last night and whipped this up for side two. I like it, even if it is corny. So cards are ordered and I got an engraved holder to carry them in. New cards are always fun!GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-50972065421440052002012-01-28T16:30:00.000-06:002012-01-28T16:30:26.215-06:00Painting/Illustrating Like A Mad Fool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since the new year began I have been focusing on the children's book my friend Peggy wrote and wanted me to illustrate. Honestly, a book is a big chunk of work. We have the layout done and it's looking like it will be 13 or so paintings by the end of it. I've spent days doing studies of monkeys to get the right feel for his character and others in the story, and have been painting with the majority of my free time. But all the work is not in vain. Pages 1, 2 & 3 are complete (12x18 watercolor paintings) and were presented to the author yesterday. She was beyond pleased and has more for me to illustrate when this one is done. So my this may provide non-stop work for me if all goes well. But for now, I've got 10 more pages to go.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-8000026872960995672011-12-26T14:31:00.000-06:002011-12-26T19:00:44.458-06:00Two Watercolor Portraits Complete<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are looking at my christmas present to my parents. They are cute aren't they? They are also the people who started me on my path with art. My fathers darkroom in the basement, my mothers love of choreography & music, involvement in community theater, bands, choirs, constant trips to libraries or museums, are just to name a few of the influences of my childhood. Though with seven children we were not well to do, they could always find a few bucks for supplies and tools like a sewing machine, clarinet, or a nice pen. They loved them as much as the children they brought them to.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But to get to the point, it was that early introduction to the worlds beautiful creations that shaped this girl. And I am beyond grateful. Not only did they share with their children an appreciation for all arts, but they encouraged us all to pursue whatever it was that created fire in our soul. This gift of two paintings won't make us even, but wouldn't be possible without them.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are looking at two of my strongest advocates. I love them both. Merry Christmas.</span>GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-31772264097124217812011-12-05T14:47:00.001-06:002011-12-05T18:39:41.081-06:00Baby Room Designed & Executed<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>ALL THIS CLIENT NEEDS NOW IS A BABY</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6dr1S7n0F5A/Tt0tibE1LpI/AAAAAAAAAa8/akehMHcyMqg/s1600/babyroomdesign.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6dr1S7n0F5A/Tt0tibE1LpI/AAAAAAAAAa8/akehMHcyMqg/s100/babyroomdesign.jpg"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzppNEr0yaw/Tt0tf7kfp9I/AAAAAAAAAaw/87sz-D8Bauw/s1600/babyroomcomplete2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzppNEr0yaw/Tt0tf7kfp9I/AAAAAAAAAaw/87sz-D8Bauw/s100/babyroomcomplete2.jpg"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hl7a_cy40NE/Tt0tf0kGs0I/AAAAAAAAAas/YmpuT9kEHyQ/s1600/babyroomcomplete1.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hl7a_cy40NE/Tt0tf0kGs0I/AAAAAAAAAas/YmpuT9kEHyQ/s100/babyroomcomplete1.jpg"></a><br><i>Click to enlarge.</i></div>Had a great time working with this client on their baby room. They didn't know specifically what they wanted but they knew they were having a boy. She also wanted something that could last longer than the baby years. Something he could still like through elementary. I pitched them this and they loved it right away. I started work on the room and had it done in two day which was much appreciated as little Michael Jr. is due to arrive next month.<br />
I wish them all the luck for their new family.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-48589936725294698162011-12-05T13:18:00.001-06:002012-03-04T16:19:06.701-06:00Another Satisfied Customer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some work picked up through word of mouth. Business cards and there will be posters/advertisements to follow for this client. There has also been discussion of portraits...we will see.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-34770527968340862972011-06-11T14:36:00.000-05:002011-06-11T14:36:18.884-05:00Logo Done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C8BsbNmgtwU/TfPDisP71PI/AAAAAAAAAOw/2aE3yVvuGgA/s1600/U+B3TCHA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C8BsbNmgtwU/TfPDisP71PI/AAAAAAAAAOw/2aE3yVvuGgA/s320/U+B3TCHA.jpg" width="319" /></a></div>Took like 24hours to crank it out and I am well pleased with it as is my customer. I can't say that I consider myself too terribly "gangsta" but I think it was a success in making it look like a tag. That is the fun of Graphic Design, you are pushed out of your comfort zone with each project and every one is a test that will show you all that you are capable of that you where not aware of.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528225967541722804.post-5764617458272052011-06-09T14:28:00.000-05:002011-06-09T14:28:53.836-05:00New Work!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lR7cbAOFs4k/TKAtRvY4owI/AAAAAAAAALU/gxI5YLCig8w/s1600/LonelyArtsLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lR7cbAOFs4k/TKAtRvY4owI/AAAAAAAAALU/gxI5YLCig8w/s320/LonelyArtsLogo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So in addition to starting this blog to help promote my artistic career, I picked up a new project this morning. A writer friend of mine whom I have done work for in the past and am currently working on an illustrated children's book with in my free time needed a logo/badge for her blog. Something urban and fun looking. Can't wait to start it. I already have ideas running around in my head. If only I didn't have to get ready for work at the Hostel. :( oh well. I suppose this is why we are starting a blog. So I can skip the day job all together eventually. So if you know anyone who needs some creative work done, I have flexible prices and every little bit helps. Including this badge. Very nice.GorgeousGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01122687368936107406noreply@blogger.com0