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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.
Continuum continues until February 8
Congratulations to Lucy Keshavarz. Lucy placed the winning bid for the Converse All Star sneakers that I embellished. Proceeds from the silent auction that took place at Continuum on February 22 will be donated to Faith's Place Center for Education. Due to its huge...
Participation in Continuum art events on Clematis Street
During the week of January 22 - 27, when Art Palm Beach is at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, local tours, exhibits and events will be popping up all over the county. I am pleased to announce that I will be participating in Continuum, taking place at 312...
Combining my two passions
Fine art and graphic design are two of my great passions. I feel fortunate that I am able to work at them everyday. Occasionally I have the opportunity to combine the two as I did recently for a New Jersey client, the second of two I’ve done for him.. I completed a...
Giving your art
As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain to visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, “Graphic Design Exposed.” The...
Applesauce – a keepsake memory
Two weeks ago my daughter asked if I might send her some paintings for her new, larger apartment. She inquired about a nearly finished piece from the keepsake series. I haven't added a piece to the series in a while because I've been concentrating on greenery and...
Water Lilies
Every year I choose a recently created painting to be featured on my annual holiday card. This year I am thrilled with the painting, "Water Lilies." The water lily painting was inspired by a small pond with water lilies at Zichron-Yachov Park in Israel. After...
What to Consider When Designing a Website
As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain to visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, “Graphic Design Exposed.” The...
A new logo is born
I love to design logos. Why? Because designing a logo for an organization is both challenging and rewarding. The goal is not to design a beautiful piece of art. Anyone can do that (well almost). The goal of a logo design is to capture the essence of an organization....
Precious Painting Moves to Texas
I recently sold a small painting to the University of Texas Health Science Center NE in Tyler, Texas. The painting was a a favorite of mine and hung in my studio. It is one of two drybrush portraits that I completed of my son, Joel, when he was ten or eleven years...
Tips For Prepress Proofing
As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain to visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, “Graphic Design Exposed.” The...
Summer Art Show Opening
I will be participating in a summer art show at the Artists of Palm Beach County Gallery and Studios. As a founder of this group, along with Mark Gierok and Terre Rybovich, I am proud of all we have accomplished. It gives me great pleasure to participate in Artists...
Studio Art Lessons
I am happy to announce that I will be teaching private and semi-private art lessons from 4-5 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in my home studio. Students will have an opportunity to use professional art supplies. Limit three students per hour. The lessons are for both...