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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

post card invitation

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

post card invitation

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

post card mailer

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

post card mailer

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

land trust organization boat tour post card

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

land trust organization boat tour post card

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

photos of boat tour of allegheny river in pittsburgh

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

photos of boat tour of allegheny river in pittsburgh

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

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

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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

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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

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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

image of post card

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

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Post Card

I just had to use that word in the headline. Quick—what does it mean? It means it’s the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will be hosting a “living history”

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Post Card

I just had to use that word in the headline. Quick—what does it mean? It means it’s the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will be hosting a “living history”

post card for event

Bounty in the Barn, and Some Autumn Inspiration

This is an annual event for this customer, and the challenge of an annual event is to both create an identity and also to make it appear new and fresh when it’s time to promote it. I liked the bit

post card for event

Bounty in the Barn, and Some Autumn Inspiration

This is an annual event for this customer, and the challenge of an annual event is to both create an identity and also to make it appear new and fresh when it’s time to promote it. I liked the bit

Genesis post card

Post Card Invitation for Genesis

This design is adapted from a gate-fold invitation I designed for this event last year. I work with a print broker for this customer’s design, but in the process of design I always correspond with them regularly, and especially in

Genesis post card

Post Card Invitation for Genesis

This design is adapted from a gate-fold invitation I designed for this event last year. I work with a print broker for this customer’s design, but in the process of design I always correspond with them regularly, and especially in

front of post card

Civil War Movie Premiere at ACFL&MH

I designed this post card as an invitation to both visit Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, especially the newly-restored Civil War Room, and also to enjoy an evening viewing this documentary short in the Music Hall and meeting

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Civil War Movie Premiere at ACFL&MH

I designed this post card as an invitation to both visit Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, especially the newly-restored Civil War Room, and also to enjoy an evening viewing this documentary short in the Music Hall and meeting

front of post card

Post Card for the Capt. Thos. Espy Post at ACFL&MH

This is a general use post card I designed for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Civil War Room, “The Capt. Thos. Espy Post No. 153 of the Grand Army of the Republic”. The room was recently renovated

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Post Card for the Capt. Thos. Espy Post at ACFL&MH

This is a general use post card I designed for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Civil War Room, “The Capt. Thos. Espy Post No. 153 of the Grand Army of the Republic”. The room was recently renovated

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Open House at Portraits of Animals and Carnegie Antiques!

Join us at this event on the first weekend in May! I’ll have all of my greeting cards, notecards and small prints and photographs of cats and dogs and flowers and nature as well as a few unique items just

image of past card for open house

Open House at Portraits of Animals and Carnegie Antiques!

Join us at this event on the first weekend in May! I’ll have all of my greeting cards, notecards and small prints and photographs of cats and dogs and flowers and nature as well as a few unique items just

post card design for the magic flute opera

The Magic Flute Post Card for ACFL&MH

Ah, Die Zauberflöte, how many other designers have tackled this opera, and how to come up with something different? The natural inclination is to harken back to that Baroque era for icons, colors and inspiration or take inspiration from artifacts

post card design for the magic flute opera

The Magic Flute Post Card for ACFL&MH

Ah, Die Zauberflöte, how many other designers have tackled this opera, and how to come up with something different? The natural inclination is to harken back to that Baroque era for icons, colors and inspiration or take inspiration from artifacts

image of post card for lincoln portrait

Post Card Design for “A Lincoln Portrait”

The photo in the design is a relatively well-known image of Lincoln, often called “the Gettysburg photo” because it was taken very close to date of the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln’s deep careworn features and deep-set eyes are unforgettable. As part

image of post card for lincoln portrait

Post Card Design for “A Lincoln Portrait”

The photo in the design is a relatively well-known image of Lincoln, often called “the Gettysburg photo” because it was taken very close to date of the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln’s deep careworn features and deep-set eyes are unforgettable. As part

chatham baroque post card

Post Card for Chatham Baroque at ACFL

This idea began with the notice we published in the newsletter, which is printed in green and black. I liked the way it looked so much I thought I’d carry it through to the ad. The photo was provided by

chatham baroque post card

Post Card for Chatham Baroque at ACFL

This idea began with the notice we published in the newsletter, which is printed in green and black. I liked the way it looked so much I thought I’d carry it through to the ad. The photo was provided by

mardi gras post card

Washington Literacy Mardi Gras to Make a Difference

This organization holds their annual benefit on Fat Tuesday every year. Finding a Mardi Gras image that was easily understandable and family friendly is a challenge, but since this year is the organization’s 25th anniversary, the silver tiara worked beautifully.

mardi gras post card

Washington Literacy Mardi Gras to Make a Difference

This organization holds their annual benefit on Fat Tuesday every year. Finding a Mardi Gras image that was easily understandable and family friendly is a challenge, but since this year is the organization’s 25th anniversary, the silver tiara worked beautifully.