Posts Tagged: illustration

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

poster for illustration exhibit

ILLOS, Illustration Exhibit

I’m excited to be a part of “ILLOS” with fellow members of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, opening this weekend in Oil City, PA. Participating artists are me, Phil Wilson, Amanda Zimmerman, Vince Ornato, Licia Donze and John Manders, who

poster for illustration exhibit

ILLOS, Illustration Exhibit

I’m excited to be a part of “ILLOS” with fellow members of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, opening this weekend in Oil City, PA. Participating artists are me, Phil Wilson, Amanda Zimmerman, Vince Ornato, Licia Donze and John Manders, who

"Sleight of Paw" book cover design.

“Sleight of Paw” Book Cover

The final sketch with color, adding the drill on the left with the cord that winds around through everything.. Author Patricia Fry published her third novel in the mystery series “Klepto Cats”, this one titled Sleight of Paw. I’ve illustrated

"Sleight of Paw" book cover design.

“Sleight of Paw” Book Cover

The final sketch with color, adding the drill on the left with the cord that winds around through everything.. Author Patricia Fry published her third novel in the mystery series “Klepto Cats”, this one titled Sleight of Paw. I’ve illustrated

book cover design

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

book cover design

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

“Cranberry Goes to the Block Party”, Illustrations, Design and Printing

Cranberry Goes to the Block Party is finished, bound and delivered. I initially posted a sketch and outlined the idea back in May, and through the following months worked out the illustrations, designed the text and coordinated the printing and

“Cranberry Goes to the Block Party”, Illustrations, Design and Printing

Cranberry Goes to the Block Party is finished, bound and delivered. I initially posted a sketch and outlined the idea back in May, and through the following months worked out the illustrations, designed the text and coordinated the printing and

e-book cover

E-Book Design

I’ve been learning to design and format e-books for my own sake and professionally—I’m a designer, I had designed books for two publishers years ago, this is another exciting skill to learn and to offer to commercial customers as well

e-book cover

E-Book Design

I’ve been learning to design and format e-books for my own sake and professionally—I’m a designer, I had designed books for two publishers years ago, this is another exciting skill to learn and to offer to commercial customers as well

cover for stage 62 program

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

cover for stage 62 program

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

illustration of house and rain garden

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

illustration of house and rain garden

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

logo for festival

Lots of Design and an Upcoming Event

The 23rd Carnegie Arts & Heritage Festival is just around the corner! I am on the planning committee as well as being a participating vendor in the Creative Marketplace, so we’ve been busy preparing for the festival, and I’ve been

logo for festival

Lots of Design and an Upcoming Event

The 23rd Carnegie Arts & Heritage Festival is just around the corner! I am on the planning committee as well as being a participating vendor in the Creative Marketplace, so we’ve been busy preparing for the festival, and I’ve been