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7 reasons to hire me as your independent designer
You need materials that cut through the modern world’s visual clutter — in print, online, on mobile devices, and across social media platforms. But often there's more work to do than time to do it in. Here are 7 reasons why you would benefit from my help (there are...
Meatball or worm?
As I watched yesterday’s thrilling landing of Perseverance on the surface of Mars, I couldn’t help but notice the big round NASA logo on the wall — the ‘meatball.’ Do you remember the NASA ‘worm’ logo? It was designed in 1975 by Bruce Blackburn (he just died earlier...
Does your business image need a facelift? Or maybe just a little nip-and-tuck?
I design expressive and effective logos for companies of all sizes. Let's talk about giving your business a fresh new look in 2021, with either a complete branding strategy including a new logo, or an update of your current business image. Send me a message today and...
Why should you hire an independent designer?
As a business owner, you need materials that cut through the modern world’s visual clutter — in print, online, on mobile devices, and across social media platforms. But often you have more work to do than time to do it in. An independent designer can offer an...
Merging three logos into one identity
What happens when one bank merges with two other financial institutions, but they all need to keep their individuality? Countless experiments and revisions, for one thing. In recent years, Sunflower Bank merged with First National 1870 and Guardian Mortgage. Despite...
U.S. Grant through the years
I've been listening to Ron Chernow's epic biography of U.S. Grant on CD (38 CDs!). While listening, I drew these five portraits of the past President with a variety of ballpoint pens. The drawings were mounted on 8" square wood panels and were displayed at the Sandzen...
Published!
Thanks to Jason Ryberg of Spartan Press for including three pieces of my work in his new poetry anthology, Somewhere Between Kansas City and Denver. There's a book release party scheduled for August 22 from 6-9pm at SPARK in Downtown Salina. See more info about that...
House moving
I watched an entire house get moved across several blocks in Downtown Salina. The people handling the project were incredibly skillful. The way the big semi could maneuver the entire structure over its new foundation was quite the sight! I'm glad I had my sketchbook,...
Botanical Watercolors
These eight botanical watercolors are the result of my Novitius Pictor (Beginning Painter) project from several months ago. I learned a lot while meticulously painting these leaves and flowers, including the fact that I don't want to do this kind of highly-detailed...