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.

Ordered New Business Cards

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!

Painting/Illustrating Like A Mad Fool

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.

Two Watercolor Portraits Complete

 Meet Frank & Dody 

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.


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.


You are looking at two of my strongest advocates. I love them both. Merry Christmas.

Baby Room Designed & Executed

ALL THIS CLIENT NEEDS NOW IS A BABY

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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.
I wish them all the luck for their new family.

Another Satisfied Customer

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.

Logo Done!

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.