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Recent Work :: Blog Design

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:17:55 +0000

Showcasing some more of my recent blog designs. Hope you guys like!

Special Graphic Design Services

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:48:19 +0000

I’m often asked what other custom graphic design services I provide besides logo, website and blog design. I’ve featured a couple of past projects below that might answer this question. I’m always available to provide a custom quote if you don’t see what you need in my shop. Just fill out this form for a custom quote!

Catalog Design

View the full catalog here

Label Design

Tshirt Design

Book Cover Design

Greeting Card Design

Flyer Design

Brochure Design

Notecard Design

Gift Certificate Design

Recipe Card Design

New Logos! Check ‘em out:)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:29:50 +0000

Here are some newly created logos:

More recent work coming. Check back soon!

Fresh New Logos

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:36:10 +0000

Some recently completely logos. Check out more in my logo gallery. Need a new logo? Click here to view rates.

Recently Launched WordPress Blog Designs

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:47:01 +0000

Take a peak at some of my recent work. I enjoyed creating these blog sites and my clients were great to work to with!

Recently Launched Blogger Design

Recently Launched Typepad Design

8 Ways To Find Creative Inspiration

Sun, 09 May 2010 16:29:57 +0000

Every creative person has experienced unmotivated and uninspired days. Whether you’re writing a book, designing an evening gown, or developing the hottest new website, you need inspiration. This article is dedicated to finding that lost inspiration that’s deep within all of you.

1. Take a Walk – You never know what you’ll see. Pay attention to people, architecture, and nature. What are people wearing? What are they talking about.? What colors are in the pavement? Shapes and sizes of buildings? Flowers? Grass? Take it all in.

2. Browse the Library or Local Bookstore. I’m good for going to Barnes and Noble and grabbing a bunch of books just to read in the connected coffee shop.

3. Go To A Mueseum – This is where I get most of my inspiration. Try even your local history center or even botanical garden. Any tourist spot is great.

Image by Tom Curtis

4. Watch a Movie – I always find inspiration in the classics for my clothing and jewelry designs. I think movies would also be a great inspiration for photographers.

5. Keep a Journal – Keep a journal, scrapbook, file, or storage box full of your ideas, sketches, photographs, articles, etc. This source is priceless on those not so creative days.

6. Surf The Web – It can’t get any better than this. The amount of info on the web is infinite. Ideas of inspiration aren’t far behind. If you can’t find it on the web then you aren’t looking hard enough or maybe TOO hard.

Image: Michelle Meiklejohn

7. Talk to Other Creative People – Ask them where they find inspiration. Join online groups, forums, or check your area where creative folks get together to share ideas.

8. Do Not Stress Out – Last but not least. Don’t stress too much. I’ve always found that when I stress my creativity is less. Stress drains you of energy let alone motivation and inspiration.

You can find creative inspiration just about anywhere. Look past the obvious and you’ll be surprised what you see.