Here is a belated 2014 Nature Calendar with a limited print run. I photographed the nature shots and chose Avenir and Thirsty Rough fonts for typography. Originally I was thinking there would be 6 postcard sized calendars representing 2 months each, but with a shoe string budget I decided to go with 2 vertical prints of 6 months each which allowed for mailing in a #10 envelope requiring only 1 stamp.

Rogue Wave

Some of these tee-shirt designs might be seen in the near future around Boca Raton, Florida for a new sun and surf shop. The owner liked 2 or 3 of these and the shop is scheduled to open soon.

I sold my first greeting card on June 6, 2013 on Card Gnome, a virtual greeting card company representing independent artists. The buyer can customize a message inside the cards and also purchase package deals. The cards are printed on recycled paper and mailed to the recipient directly or the buyer to deliver in person. My App series of cards, for everyday hellos and birthday wishes, was uploaded to my storefront on June 5, 2013. The sunshine app was purchased. You can visit my store at www.cardgnome.com/shops/hi-art-press

Featured in Photoshop User Magazine April 2013 Issue

I responded to an ad on Craigslist in mid February 2013 looking for designers and illustrators who wanted to participate in the Make Over section of Photoshop User magazine. I said to myself, "Why not? Sounds fun."

I was selected and now featured in Photoshop User magazine for the April 2013 issue on page 28 - now on news stands (Barnes & Noble). The make over was a hypothetical redesign for a photographer's Web site in south Florida. I picked up the copy from Barnes & Noble today. I was a little giddy on the drive over and anxious with anticipation as I flipped through the pages. I told the check out clerk I was featured in the mag and she congratulated me with genuine enthusiasm. And some nice comments and Likes on Facebook. Great feeling.

French Art Deco Poster Inspired Tees

This illustration and design was for a local electrician union for potential tee shirt designs. Inspired from French Art Deco Posters and the illustration of Douglas Fraser. The concepts were not used and are available for purchase. Created in Adobe Illustrator CS6.

I have been a sponsor for Special Olympics for Columbia County Schools in Georgia for 13 years. I provide a tee-shirt design every year pro-bono based on a theme or phrase that the committee selects.

The opening ceremonies were held this morning and it's always moving to see the kids and volunteers wearing my design. Hustle & Heart is the theme for this year. From a design perspective I noticed nearly half of the designs I've created contain an athletic figure - here are a few of them.

Hip Hop

Here is a concept that was not selected by a prospective client. The only direction given was to create something that represents hip hop. I started out with a silhouetted form of the guy and girl figure, then wanted to try something more abstract and graffiti-like. A style I have been exploring in my illustration work is a gesture squiggle line. I am happy with the result and think this would be a good fit for promoting the show, "So you think you can dance" - maybe I'll contact them. It might look great as a poster promoting a festival or dance event also.