CREATIVE WORKS
Below are some of my creative works using both digital and traditional media
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BRAND IDENTITY AND MARKETING
Client: Zourdough Sourdough Starters
Media Objective: Logo creation and social media posts
Creation Tools: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Date: 2021-2022
Based out of California, the Zourdough Sourdough Starters company was looking for a logo to represent their whimsical and zany business approach. By eliminating a consistent baseline for the text I was able to convey the motion of the viable sourdough starters that they sell. The addition of an actively bubbling starter jar graphic serves to use the letter "O" as bubbles in a reusable and recognizable asset for ad creations and informational social media posts.
Client: Whitestone Academy
Media Objective: Logo revision
Creation Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Date: 2019
The Whitestone Academy school was in need of a logo refresh from the original design created in 1981. This revision added a more stately appearance while conserving the torch and laurel leaf design.
Client: Crown Aircraft Lighting INC
Media Objective: Brochure
Creation Tools: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Date: 2015
The Crown Aircraft Lighting INC company, a long-time family owned business operating worldwide, needed a brochure that would maintain the conservative look of the logo originally designed by the company's patriarchal founder while also having a modern corporate look.
Client: The Invention House
Media Objective: Logo creation
Creation Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Date: 2004
I created The Invention House logo to be symbolic of the solid structure that this company wanted to portray as the foundation for success in invention patenting. The letters "I" and "H" are neatly tucked into the design as structural elements of a simple and effective brand identity logo.
Client: Pro Chef New York
Media Objective: Holiday event advertisement
Creation Tools: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Date: 2021
The Pro Chef New York knife sharpening company needed an eye-catching advertisement for their holiday sharpening event. Although there was limited time for creation and customer awareness, this social media post contributed to a large turnout based on the customer responses at the event.
Various Logo Designs
Creation Tools: Adobe Illustrator
.01 Monarch Headwear, 2003
.02 Nervous Nut, 2020
.03 Vibez NYC, 2022
.04 Dj Hookup, 2015
.05 Ezi Dezign, 2007
.06 Strategic Materials, 2005
GAMING GROUP PROMOTION
Client: Sueycidekings Pro Gaming Team
Media Objective: Gaming team recruitment promotion
Creation Tools: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Date: 2018
This gaming group wanted a strong urban feel for their recruiting advertisement. By hand-lettering and digitizing the group name in an angular graffiti-like style, I added to the overall fierce feel of this ad post created for the team to attract like-minded gamers.
Client: GWS Gaming
Media Objective: Gaming team logo and forum assets
Creation Tools: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Date: 2018
The logo design for GWS Gaming incorporates the concept of the interconnected nature of electronic gaming by representing a circuit board appearance. I further created forum section assets for the group and custom individual player signatures for this strong gaming crew's members.
WALL PAINTING
Client: Doggy Be Good
Media Objective: Outdoor wall painting
Creation Media: Weather-resistant enamel paint
Date: 2016
The Doggy Be Good kennel grounds wanted a more friendly and inviting atmosphere for their human and furry friends. This series of outdoor paintings I created, in collaboration with fellow artist Mark Di Donna, brought the very playful look and vivid colors that the owners were seeking.
Client: Private residence
Media Objective: Indoor wall painting
Creation Media: Acrylic paint
Date: 2016
In another collaboration with Mark Di Donna, we hand painted animals and plants to match the jungle theme for this newborn baby's room. The images added a bit more color to the room and helped create a fun space for the child to learn and grow in.
PERSONAL ARTISTIC CREATIONS
Title: Love Grows
Creation Media: Polymer clay
Size: 13cm L x 13cm W x 9cm H
Date: 2021
This tree sculpture I made as a 3 dimensional cartoon that depicts a fun and quiet sunny place where two pumpkins grow together sharing one vine.
Title: The Geometry of Graff
Creation Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 24in H x 32in W
Date: 2002
When creating this painting I envisioned a close-up view of the potentially overlooked geometric design complexities in the graffiti style of urban art. The sharp angled shapes convey an almost mechanical juxtaposition against the fluidity of the dripping paint background.
Title: Rising Star
Creation Media: Oil on canvas
Size: 24in H x 32in W
Date: 2001
Many times in our lives, we can be faced with chaotic turmoil, as in the year 2001, that can challenge us to find a way to persevere . The central blazing star in this painting is the end result of that strength that keeps individuals rising as stars even when faced with immense adversity.
Title: Synergy of Energy
Creation Tools: Bryce 3D, Poser, and Adobe Photoshop
Date: 2002
This digital artwork was inspired by the "hold the ball" Tai Chi Chuan pose. The central figure is holding a sphere of space and time, in condensed form, as the 3rd dimension is extended inward and reflected back outwards. The figure’s foremost foot penetrates the water acting as a direct channel for planetary energy to flow.