...Annnnd we're back!

It would appear that the months of December through May are times when I have other projects and commitments... as a result, poster design gets moved to the back burner. But don't worry; there are projects and ideas simmering.

Since we are now in June, here's the most recent piece; it's an image of a trip to Monterey, specifically, the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Any one who's been there should recognize the Outer Bay Exhibit, which is depicted here.

I would be able to substitute the silhouettes of other people who've been to the aquarium, and want to remember that trip in like fashion.


(Above: The poster; my favorite part being the baby pointing at the fish)



(Above: the images from which the silhouettes were derived)

:: bon 10 anniversaire ::

This day marks the 10th anniversary of viv&ingrid, a gifts and accessories brand best known for their elegant, yet playful jewelry. You can see for yourself: http://www.vivandingrid.com/ !

I had the pleasure of putting together a poster for them to commemorate the occasion. It was a 'treat,' being able to work with them to create an image that visually celebrated many design aspects of their first 10 years.

Congratulations, Vivian and Ingrid! Bon anniversaire!

Where The Wild Things Are

I know this blog is all about posters and graphic design, etc... but in other art-making news:

For Halloween, I made my son a Where The Wild Things Are "Max costume" and since my blog needed a good dose of cute, here it is!





I am watching the movie (finally!) this weekend.

A House With A Good Foundation

The last entry I posted was about a poster I created for Christian Layman Church. Well, it so happens that they just asked me to design a logo (1 color) for green aluminum water bottles they are getting for the participants on the annual trip to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses for some of the impoverished locals.

Typically, the team purchases flats of bottled water; this year, they will use reusable water bottles in efforts of being more environmentally conscious.

The structure on top is representative of the type of 'house' that is built on these trips. It's a very simple dwelling (about a 12' x 14' room), but it makes a big difference compared to no dwelling at all. The house sits a top a foundation of words and sentiment which spur people toward action.

Having made this trip twice myself, I was glad to put together this simple yet meaningful design. And though I won't make the trip this year, maybe I'll get a water bottle?

This is a poster I did a while back for Christian Laymen Church; they had a project where the kids were fundraising to help the poor in Southeast Asia.

The project helped supply some of the improverished families with farm animals that they can the raise and use to sell or for food. It helped them get going to break the cycle of their poverty. To me, it's similar to micro-lending type programs- but instead, it gives you a cow instead of lending you monies.

Also, the poster was part of a "country fair" theme that was used for the summer. As such, the poster kept a vintage arts & crafts feel, and features a bully bank (rather than a piggy bank) as a symbol for the children's fundraising efforts.

Wedding Invitation

This was the wedding invitation we designed for Kim and my own wedding. It's been more than 3 years since I put this together, but I think it still looks good.

Sometimes, I put something together and after a short while... all I see are flaws. The stuff that still looks good to me a long time later... that's when I know it was good.

I think there are some slight changes I'd make to this invite, but overall, it's still good. After all these years...

ALL IN!

I guess if ESPN calls No-Limit Texas Hold'em a sport, then it's a sport... And just as sports fans want all sorts of paraphernalia, so goes poker!

This poster is the first in a series of two created for a client who enjoys hosting poker tournaments at his home. Poster No. 1, shown here, is of the client's former home. (He recently moved) As you may suspect, the image is indeed of his former house.

We chose to do a poster with only 3 colors so that, in addition to producing the poster, it could also be silk-screened on to T-shirts as gifts for the past tournament participants.

I look forward to sharing the next one with you!