Using the octothorpe in a logo design

Using the octothorpe in a logo design

When I began working with the octothorpe as a “finalist” for the Barthle Tax and Accounting logo design, my daughter suggested that I look into the fascinating history of the symbol. I “wiki’ed” it but she went one step further and sent...
Barthle Tax and Accounting new branding design

Barthle Tax and Accounting new branding design

I recently completed an interesting logo design and rebranding project for a client with whom I have been working since 2005. Over those 20 years, I had considered asking about making some improvements to the branding, because the logo had been difficult to work with...
All Stars on the Fringe

All Stars on the Fringe

I’ll be participating in Continuum West Palm Beach this week. The evening of January 21, a pair of Converse All Star high top sneakers that I “styled” with fringe will be auctioned off  to benefit Faith’s Place after school program. The...
Anatomy of a watercolor painting

Anatomy of a watercolor painting

As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I was asked me to share a behind-the-scenes look and step-by-step process that I use to create a watercolor painting. On a recent trip to the Finger Lakes...
Cat-itude

Cat-itude

I have been working on a portrait of a friend’s cat this month. “Doc” is a beautiful white and cream colored Flame Point Siamese cat. For several years, I have listened to stories about Doc’s (ahem) assertive personality. As I worked on the...