Have I ever told you how much I enjoy business cards? I think it’s just the forced simplicity that makes the design challenge so wonderful. Let’s face it, complexity and business card design go together about as well as ice cream on a hot dog (unfortunatly there are people who like both I’m sure…somewhere). I’m [...]
Author Archives: Mike
Dot-Dot Revamp
April 17, 2012 – 2:06 pm
Has it really been since February…holy toledo! Artists, puh. To the left please notice the revamp I did for Becky Barnett of Dot-Dot.com (this is one cool lady, and she knows her business…she is an SEO Titan.) We haven’t implemented the new logo on the link I’m giving, but I am working it into another [...]
Reptillian Ocular Anatomy Study
February 13, 2012 – 1:00 pm
Sounds fancy doesn’t it? All I really did was draw a lizard eye. But it is a study any time you draw anything in detail…yeah, hence the word study. My wife and I bought this wonderful 18″ x 24″ Rainforest book for our girls as a Christmas gift (they’re pretty nuts about books). There are [...]
Stand Still for these WordPress Plugins
January 2, 2012 – 7:47 pm
Plugins…so ridiculously useful, what would WordPress be without them? (OK, it’d still be pretty awesome, but less awesome). Here’s a list of the plugins that I’ve used or am using. Enjoy, use at your own descresion! (I’ve not had any problems with any of these FYI). All in One SEO Pack All in One SEO [...]
Robin Hood…where is he going?
September 6, 2011 – 4:28 pm
I began doing some character sketches of Robin Hood & Little John a while ago as a personal project. I’m not sure where its going, but I’d love to re-invent the story a bit (doesn’t everyone?). It’s simmering in the back of my skull somewhere. Feel free to throw thoughts and ideas at me!
Thoughts on Great Clients…
August 19, 2011 – 6:51 pm
As a business owner I’m most grateful for wonderful clients. People who clearly communicate, appreciate your hard work, trust that you know what you’re doing (or at least can figure it out! HAHA!), encourage you with kind words about your progress, give you everything you need when you ask for it in a timely manner. [...]
Second Place: OUCH!
July 28, 2011 – 8:13 pm
Who knew second place was so tough? The afore mentioned 99 Designs contest I entered, second choice. It does makes me feel good that out of 200+ designs I was second, but you only get paid for first in these contests LOL! Great experience though. I’m sure I’ll do it again sometime soon. The guy [...]
A&K and 99 Designs
July 21, 2011 – 5:49 pm
Well, I’ve been fairly busy lately. Finished a painting, working on a few websites, a t-shirt design, a little logo work and some fun icon design. I guess I’ll start there. A friend of mine asked me to review some logo designs he had done through 99designs.com. Normally, I don’t go for these types of [...]
DWTS Contest Winner: Ryan!
May 27, 2011 – 6:52 pm
Thanks for participating guys. I love drawing people, there is something incredibly intimate about it…even if you don’t know the person. It’s like getting a small glimpse of what GOD must see/feel as he shapes and molds us in our mother’s wombs.
Bears, Aardvarks & Dancing with the Stars
May 18, 2011 – 5:04 pm
For the longest time a new Mac compatible All-in-One printer/scanner/copier has been on my wish-list…yesterday I got one! It’s an Epson Stylus NX625. So far, so good. Below are some sketches I’ve done over the past few nights watching TV. Bears on PBS, Wild Kratts (Aardvark) on PBS with my kids and Dancing with the [...]