A new logo is born

A new logo is born

by | Aug 13, 2013 | Blog, Design

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....

Shanghai Influence

by | May 15, 2013 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

I spent 6 days in Shanghai in April.  I saw so much great art and creativity from ancient to contemporary times that it has taken me weeks to digest the sights and sounds enough to write about my adventure. Before talking about the art, I would like to thank my...

Judgement Free Zone Fosters Creativity

by | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

From past columns in this blog, you may have gathered that I am always searching for experiences that stimulate artistic creativity. Sometimes the freedom and playful creativity in my artist’s life are challenged by the pressures and deadlines of practical...

The Creative Block

by | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

This is a subject about which I dislike speaking. One of the reasons is that I don’t want to admit that I am ever blocked creatively. I prefer to think of myself as a super-creative individual who can conjure fine art pieces and design solutions at a moments...

Making sure that your message is read

by | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog, Design

As interesting as your subject matter might be to you, it may not immediately engage the reader. The previous blog post I demonstrated some techniques to assist in making type easier to read on a a dark back ground. Today I am offering three suggestions for making...