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Through this blog it is my hope to offer news bits about current graphic design challenges (my own and others) as well as fine art news. To continue with the theme of my book, “Graphic Design Exposed,” this blog will expose the development of graphic design and fine art projects. From time to time I will invite guests to blog here in order to keep the news and views fresh and informative.
Sukkoth in the Hills of Haifa
I just picked my printed digital painting up at ImperialFrameGallery in North Palm Beach. I am really thrilled with it! I'll complete the artwork, "Sukkoth in the Hills of Haifa" with acrylic paints. It is 10 feet high! To see "Sukkoth in the Hills of Haifa" in its...
BRANDING: Going Beyond the Logo
Branding is a buzz word circulated widely during marketing discussions and even in casual conversation. This article summarizes why branding is an important element in today’s competitive marketplace. In this article I will answer five essential questions. What is...
CERF+ publishes article about Keepsake Painting Suite of Legacy my tool collection
I am honored that CERF+, an organization that helps artists in sustaining their careers, published an article I wrote about depicting legacy tools in my work. The legacy tools are a collection of woodworking tools that have been handed down through several generations...
Excellence Award for ad design
Graphic designers like myself are happy when our work makes our clients happy. When your work also catches the eye of your intended audience, it gives a sense of pride. For the third year, an ad I designed for Claimlink Jewelry Replacement, which ran in Claims...
Keepsake Woodworking Legacy Tools
My painting suite, the Keepsake Series, grew from my love of utilitarian objects. I am a maker and I come from a family of makers. One of us is always painting, potting, woodworking, tailoring, machining metal, and so on. Tools and their ability...
Mental Health for Creatives and Others
In October 2018 I had the pleasure of immersing myself in learning about good mental health habits because, as a graphic designer, I worked with Palm Health Foundation on Train the Brain, their community initiative for brain health. I came to understand that...
Participation in Stickwork Build at Mounts Botanical Garden
I was already a fan of Patrick Doherty's world famous Stickwork when Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, FL commissioned him to create a work of art. It was an honor to be included as one of the many volunteers who worked with Patrick and his son, Sam to...
YogaPainter exhibits at 2019 Continuum in Downtown West Palm Beach
The 2019 Continuum Pop-up Art Exhibit runs from January 10 -19, 2019. This year it is located at 426 Clematis Street, WPB, FL. Please visit to see my 5 foot tall YogaPainter piece, EKA PADA RAJAKAPOTASANA REFLECT. Contact me, if you'd like me to meet you at the...
One World-Zero Waste logo
I have a passion for earth-friendly projects so I was honored to be asked to work on a logo for the new One World-ZeroWaste store. The concept was to create a logo with the curving balanced yin-yang symbol that gave the impression of earth, water, and sky and then to...
Second Reader’s Choice Award for my ad design
As a graphic designer, nothing is more satisfying than to know my work is drawing attention. I am delighted that this piece I designed received the Readers’ Choice Award from Claims Magazine because of the number of readers who responded to it.
National Artists Service Organization helps artists build safe and sustainable careers
The Rickie Report suggested I report on CERF+,a support organization that has often come to the rescue of artists who incur losses from natural disasters, fires, floods, or extreme heath challenges that might prevent them from continuing their careers. The CERF+...
Kenny and Buddy and Now Kenny and Debby
When Kenny was about 11 years old, I was commissioned by his parents to paint his portrait. We decided to include Kenny’s beloved cat, Buddy, in the painting. Now, 20 years later, I have once again painted Kenny and his beloved…this time, his soon-to-be wife, Debby. I...