Archive for July, 2010
It’s easy to create an architectural type rendering from an existing structue, not so easy when it is yet to be built! Working with the realtor, and the floor plans, I created this dimensional, shaded home in its context, with a bit of landscaping to make it look like a great place to live, and to purchase - ideally now, before the foundation has even been dug! If my drawing helps her list and sell this property, I’ll feel that it’s a job well done. She will eventually give the original art to the buyer as a gift.
Donatos card front
Donatos card inside
Many ideas came and went in the decision process for this 2 part Christmas card from a well-known restaurant chain in the Ohio area. The basic idea is to show happy customers in the front of the card, and a bunch of highly cooperative, happy elves working in the kitchen. Softer “night” colors were used in the front, and brighter ones for the “punchline” inside art. One aspect of the art that Donatos’ owner loves is the individual personality that each character has, which makes the art more interesting on repeat viewings. When a recipient finds a “layers of the onion” affect , they hold on to the card longer, maybe put it on their refrigerator, and thus view the company’s logo all that time - reminding them to use that company’s service!
- Corte Madera Square map
In order to publicize their local busihnesses, the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce commissioned me to create this illustrated map of downtown, with all its businesses, signage, seen from a bird’s eye view.
New Orleans
Alice in Musicland
Louis Armstrong
Ben Webster at the Onyx
Best of the Bay
Big Jay McNeely at the Royal Roost