jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

brochure cover for scott conservancy

Scott Conservancy Brochure Design

I had the opportunity last fall to design a brochure for a small conservation organization of which I am a member. I have a special feeling for this organization and the large tract of land they conserved—The Scott Conservancy was

brochure cover for scott conservancy

Scott Conservancy Brochure Design

I had the opportunity last fall to design a brochure for a small conservation organization of which I am a member. I have a special feeling for this organization and the large tract of land they conserved—The Scott Conservancy was

CWA 2014 Contest and Muse Medallions

Well, I didn’t get to go to the Cat Writers’ Association conference, which was this past weekend, but I did hear that I won two Muse Medallions for my entries, drawn from those for which I’d earned Certificates of Excellence.

CWA 2014 Contest and Muse Medallions

Well, I didn’t get to go to the Cat Writers’ Association conference, which was this past weekend, but I did hear that I won two Muse Medallions for my entries, drawn from those for which I’d earned Certificates of Excellence.

A Published Rescue Story

I am fortunate that the cats who grew old with me taught me lessons I would never otherwise have learned, and I am compelled to both use that knowledge with my own senior rescues and share it with others to

A Published Rescue Story

I am fortunate that the cats who grew old with me taught me lessons I would never otherwise have learned, and I am compelled to both use that knowledge with my own senior rescues and share it with others to

South Hills Art League 2014 Juried Art Exhibit

Opening reception Saturday, October 11, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Exhibit open Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 19, 2014 The Galleria Of Mt. Lebanon 1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Our Annual Juried Exhibit This exhibit is the South Hills

South Hills Art League 2014 Juried Art Exhibit

Opening reception Saturday, October 11, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Exhibit open Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 19, 2014 The Galleria Of Mt. Lebanon 1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Our Annual Juried Exhibit This exhibit is the South Hills

full color flyer design

Pittsburgh Laundry Event Invitation

Not everything is a masterpiece, supports a cause, furthers the arts or involves nearly every skill you have, but that doesn’t mean the customer doesn’t expect you to take it seriously and design a piece that will inspire customers to

full color flyer design

Pittsburgh Laundry Event Invitation

Not everything is a masterpiece, supports a cause, furthers the arts or involves nearly every skill you have, but that doesn’t mean the customer doesn’t expect you to take it seriously and design a piece that will inspire customers to

newsletter design

ALT “Vistas” Newsletter Summer 2014

The summer issue of Vistas has been out for a while! We’ve used the new look and layout again, including this wonderful magazine-style front cover with just a nice juicy photo of the grass in one of the conservation areas

newsletter design

ALT “Vistas” Newsletter Summer 2014

The summer issue of Vistas has been out for a while! We’ve used the new look and layout again, including this wonderful magazine-style front cover with just a nice juicy photo of the grass in one of the conservation areas

Cover art for "Broadway's Other Steves" performance at ACFL&MH

Performance Image for “Broadway’s Other Steves”

I recently designed the image for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s annual benefit performance, and once again recycled a tried and true vector image I’d created of the ACFL&MH’s stage and proscenium. When something works, why change

Cover art for "Broadway's Other Steves" performance at ACFL&MH

Performance Image for “Broadway’s Other Steves”

I recently designed the image for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s annual benefit performance, and once again recycled a tried and true vector image I’d created of the ACFL&MH’s stage and proscenium. When something works, why change

“Sun Shadow Ice & Snow: Seasons Along the Panhandle Trail”, August 22 and 23

SUN SHADOW ICE & SNOW seasons along the panhandle trail original paintings and sketches opening friday august 22 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through saturday august 23 noon to 9:00 p.m. panhandle trail quarry area as part of Rock the

“Sun Shadow Ice & Snow: Seasons Along the Panhandle Trail”, August 22 and 23

SUN SHADOW ICE & SNOW seasons along the panhandle trail original paintings and sketches opening friday august 22 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through saturday august 23 noon to 9:00 p.m. panhandle trail quarry area as part of Rock the

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Community 50th Anniversary logo

One of my customers, Monroeville Parks and Recreation, is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year so we designed a logo they could use on materials and signage all year. The customer gave me a few ideas of logos they liked,

Community 50th Anniversary logo

One of my customers, Monroeville Parks and Recreation, is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year so we designed a logo they could use on materials and signage all year. The customer gave me a few ideas of logos they liked,

"Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine" March 2014

New Issue of “Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine”

Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine focuses on the bond between humans and animals both within our own homes and in society. Topics range far beyond the Pittsburgh area, but the magazine also offers resources for companion animals and their caretakers available in

"Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine" March 2014

New Issue of “Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine”

Pittsburgh PetConnections Magazine focuses on the bond between humans and animals both within our own homes and in society. Topics range far beyond the Pittsburgh area, but the magazine also offers resources for companion animals and their caretakers available in

Muse Medallions and a Special Award in the CWA Communications Contest

Now that I’ve been there and back, I’m pleased to report that I won two Muse Medallions in the 2013 Cat Writers’ Association Communications Contest, and I am also honored to have won a huge special award. You can read

Muse Medallions and a Special Award in the CWA Communications Contest

Now that I’ve been there and back, I’m pleased to report that I won two Muse Medallions in the 2013 Cat Writers’ Association Communications Contest, and I am also honored to have won a huge special award. You can read

“Undercover Cat” Book Cover

Author Patricia Fry published her fourth novel in the mystery series “Klepto Cats”, this one titled Undercover Cat. I began visualizing immediately! Since Patricia and I have worked together on three other covers I have a feel for the type

“Undercover Cat” Book Cover

Author Patricia Fry published her fourth novel in the mystery series “Klepto Cats”, this one titled Undercover Cat. I began visualizing immediately! Since Patricia and I have worked together on three other covers I have a feel for the type

program book cover

Two-color Design: Monroeville Program Book Spring 2014

It’s time for the spring catalog of classes for this customer and once again it’s two-color design with heavy text formatting; I like variety in my design assignments. I’ve been designing this catalog quarterly since 2010. One of the colors

program book cover

Two-color Design: Monroeville Program Book Spring 2014

It’s time for the spring catalog of classes for this customer and once again it’s two-color design with heavy text formatting; I like variety in my design assignments. I’ve been designing this catalog quarterly since 2010. One of the colors

The Ladies' Luncheon Ticket

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2014

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided

The Ladies' Luncheon Ticket

Ladies’ Luncheon Menu and Tickets for 2014

Every year I choose a different flower for this project, something from my own flower garden from the previous year since I usually design the ticket in January or February, the menu a little later. This year, however, I decided