Category Archives: graphic design
“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,
“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,
“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
“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
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
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
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
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
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,
ALT “Vistas” Has A New Look
Sometimes it’s good to freshen the look of something. Vistas had always printed with the same three colors from the logo and the green bars on the outside edge of each page and the same photo pasted into the text
ALT “Vistas” Has A New Look
Sometimes it’s good to freshen the look of something. Vistas had always printed with the same three colors from the logo and the green bars on the outside edge of each page and the same photo pasted into the text
Illustrated Book Cover: “Catnapped”
I had the opportunity to create a painted book cover illustration, with cats! Meet Rags and Layla, who figure prominently in Catnapped, by Patricia Fry. Her book has just been released as an e-book, and I have the final cover
Illustrated Book Cover: “Catnapped”
I had the opportunity to create a painted book cover illustration, with cats! Meet Rags and Layla, who figure prominently in Catnapped, by Patricia Fry. Her book has just been released as an e-book, and I have the final cover
Invitation to Recall History, Envision Future
Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is raising support and funds for the purchase of a piece of property for conservation, the former Pittsburgh Cut Flower (PCF) business property. Often the conservation areas they establish are already more or less greenspace and
Invitation to Recall History, Envision Future
Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is raising support and funds for the purchase of a piece of property for conservation, the former Pittsburgh Cut Flower (PCF) business property. Often the conservation areas they establish are already more or less greenspace and
Yes, We Did!
Four years ago I collaborated with one of my commercial art customers and designed the art for a set of playing cards just in time for the 2008 election. The cards had a set background color, red, and were hot-stamped
Yes, We Did!
Four years ago I collaborated with one of my commercial art customers and designed the art for a set of playing cards just in time for the 2008 election. The cards had a set background color, red, and were hot-stamped
A Post Card Newsletter for ALT
Taking a summer break from the usual 8-page newsletter, the Allegheny Land Trust decided to still produce a mailer focused on summer conservation activities which volunteers could join in. Social networking, e-newsletters and other electronic communications do get the news
A Post Card Newsletter for ALT
Taking a summer break from the usual 8-page newsletter, the Allegheny Land Trust decided to still produce a mailer focused on summer conservation activities which volunteers could join in. Social networking, e-newsletters and other electronic communications do get the news
E-book Cover and Bookmark Design
Most products I design today will have an electronic component or will be used both electronically and in print. In this case, the customer and I actually began with the cover for the electronic edition of the book. She then
E-book Cover and Bookmark Design
Most products I design today will have an electronic component or will be used both electronically and in print. In this case, the customer and I actually began with the cover for the electronic edition of the book. She then
Drawing Vector Art from Life, Stage 62 Invitation Artwork
Above is the invitation to the Stage 62 50th Anniversary Benefit and their performance of Merrily We Roll Along in concert. Usually the program I design for a show is derived from the art we used for the invitation or
Drawing Vector Art from Life, Stage 62 Invitation Artwork
Above is the invitation to the Stage 62 50th Anniversary Benefit and their performance of Merrily We Roll Along in concert. Usually the program I design for a show is derived from the art we used for the invitation or
Stage 62 50th Anniversary Program
Any community theater organization that can continuously produce quality theater for 50 YEARS and actually increase the number of shows they do AND win awards deserves to celebrate their accomplishments. I love the newsletters and advertisements and post cards I
Stage 62 50th Anniversary Program
Any community theater organization that can continuously produce quality theater for 50 YEARS and actually increase the number of shows they do AND win awards deserves to celebrate their accomplishments. I love the newsletters and advertisements and post cards I
2012 Boat Tour Post Card for Allegheny Land Trust
For 2012 we decided to go with a sort of a Caribbean theme and color scheme, using a shade of orange suggested by one of the board members. Add purple and green and a few decorative fonts, and we’re ready
2012 Boat Tour Post Card for Allegheny Land Trust
For 2012 we decided to go with a sort of a Caribbean theme and color scheme, using a shade of orange suggested by one of the board members. Add purple and green and a few decorative fonts, and we’re ready
Boat Tour Post Card for Allegheny Land Trust
This land conservation organization offers a boat tour to those interested in seeing a unique view of Pittsburgh from each of the city’s three rivers, then a tour up the Allegheny to see Sycamore Island, which they’ve purchased and conserved
Boat Tour Post Card for Allegheny Land Trust
This land conservation organization offers a boat tour to those interested in seeing a unique view of Pittsburgh from each of the city’s three rivers, then a tour up the Allegheny to see Sycamore Island, which they’ve purchased and conserved
A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri at ACFL&MH
The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. Hard to believe it’s
A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri at ACFL&MH
The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. Hard to believe it’s
Retractable Banner for ALT
This is a vinyl retractable banner, 33.75″ W x 85″ H. When in use, the feet unfold and a telescoping arm slides tall enough to hold the banner at the top, and the banner unreels like a window blind, but
Retractable Banner for ALT
This is a vinyl retractable banner, 33.75″ W x 85″ H. When in use, the feet unfold and a telescoping arm slides tall enough to hold the banner at the top, and the banner unreels like a window blind, but
Post Card for Joe Negri Gala
The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. This design is also
Post Card for Joe Negri Gala
The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. This design is also
Great Rescues Calendar and Gift Book
I’m pleased to present my first published work, truly a labor of love from creating the portraits within it to collecting the stories and designing, printing and publishing it. Great Rescues is a 16-month desk calendar and gift book featuring
Great Rescues Calendar and Gift Book
I’m pleased to present my first published work, truly a labor of love from creating the portraits within it to collecting the stories and designing, printing and publishing it. Great Rescues is a 16-month desk calendar and gift book featuring
Downspout Disconnect Brochure and Illustrations
I am happy to share this brochure both for my design, photos and illustrations and for the information it offers. As we try to protect our water supplies and mitigate the chance of flooding during heavy rainfall, communities across the
Downspout Disconnect Brochure and Illustrations
I am happy to share this brochure both for my design, photos and illustrations and for the information it offers. As we try to protect our water supplies and mitigate the chance of flooding during heavy rainfall, communities across the
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