Has your organization fallen into the tagline trap?

Has your organization fallen into the tagline trap?

by | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog, Design

This blog articleย is a cautionary taleย about adding taglines to logos. A graphic designer (sometimes me!) will design the perfect logo for an organization. The logo will be a clean, concise visual communication piece that clearly brands the organization or company....
Is a rainbow the promise of good things?

Is a rainbow the promise of good things?

by | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

I always feel sad on the first day of school. The long sunshine and freedom filled days of summer suit me better than any other time of year. Even now, as an empty-nester, I still feel a little sad as autumn approaches and days grow shorter. Nearly every time that I...
Painting Aquamedia with Texture

Painting Aquamedia with Texture

by | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Fine Art

In the summer of 2012ย friends hosted me for a few idyllic days at their vacation home off the coast of Massachusetts. This summer I’ll be returning to the island to share in their wedding celebration. As a gift, I thought that I would paint one of the...
First Encounters With Art

First Encounters With Art

by | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Fine Art

As a columnist withย The Rickie Report,ย an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain toย visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, Graphic Design Exposed. This article is a...

Vector vs Raster

by | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

In order to have the best possible out come forย their web andย print communicationsย it is helpful for my clients to understand the differences between vector and raster art. This understanding permits us to work together closely so that all of the images we use are...