creating vibrant artwork to brighten your brand or product
Recently, I had the fortunate opportunity to speak to a group of over 100 people at my Quality Contacts networking group at Riverworks in downtown Buffalo. I was invited to showcase my portfolio and, more importantly, talk about a topic I care deeply about: branding. One of the first things I shared with the group …
Recently, I’ve come across many entrepreneurs who are just starting out and need a business card. Some go with digital cards, but if you are printing cards and you’re doing it yourself, here are a few important considerations to keep in mind: 1. Correct color formatting Please make sure all of your files are in …
Many might not realize that I first started in the website world back in 1998. I designed many websites while working at a small agency in Chicago, including the site for The Alzheimer’s Association (they are headquartered in Chicago) as well as Experian’s first site (they used to be headquartered in Chicago before moving to …
Kicking off your branding project with a mood board is an absolute game-changer. It saves a lot of time and drives the creative direction for a project. What is a mood board? The dictionary defines it as: “an arrangement of images, materials, pieces of text, etc. intended to evoke or project a particular style or …
I am thrilled to announce my latest Editor’s pick with Minted. This card was hand lettered and illustrated in Procreate. I used Minted’s “create a concept” where the copy is provided for the artist. I found out this card also won a special prize in that category. This card works well for any gender and …
It’s hard for me to believe it’s the end of April. Q1 flew by and we are already a good month into Q2. I never got a chance to get my goals up online for the year, as I dove into 2024 headfirst with a slew of new projects. To recap what I’ve done so …
I submitted more patterns to SheinX late last year and this one was accepted. Getting to see your work on products never gets old! I never would have pictured this on a bikini but I think it works. Check it out on their site, it keeps selling out which is a great sign that others …
With the rush of Christmas behind us, I wanted to take a moment’s pause and recap on my successes of 2023 — and in the spirit of transparency — my failures. Or better called, learning opportunities! Success in my business I FINALLY started sending out a newsletter, I sent 17 newsletters in 2023. My goal …
In the world of branding, a logo is the visual cornerstone of your business identity. It’s the emblem that encapsulates your values, tells your story, and distinguishes you from the competition. When embarking on the journey of logo design, one crucial decision can significantly impact the quality and versatility of your final product: starting in …
It’s always so interesting to see what clients will put your artwork on. I never pictured this print on swimwear, but SheinX recently printed my art and printed it on this bikini. The photo has a blue tint to it but the original print is attached. I wish I could see it without the blue …
