Laura DeDonato Studio

From Snow to Sand...

2011-12-27T15:03:00.005-05:00

Beach Time Memories
Commissioned Family Portrait
Mixed Media wrap around painting
12"x16"x1.5"
© Laura DeDonato

One of the best parts of my work is bringing memories to life, and sometime back to life. The gentleman who commissioned this portrait of his kids for his wife as a Christmas gift came to me with a cute picture. The only problem was that the photograph was a printed scan of the original, which was washed out, scratched and had a fold in it (see photograph below). I was able to take the photo and recapture the memory as he described it in a painting. I brightened the colors and added more contrast and a light source. I also added some textured medium to the sand which gives it a great 3D effect in person. The painting continues around the edges, so it doesn't need a frame, and it draws you in from all sides. The kids are now 18 and 20, so I hope the whole family had a Merry Christmas and enjoys the painting!

Happy Holidays and wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Winter Dreams - Update

2011-12-27T14:55:00.003-05:00

Lanam Club, North Andover, MA
Holiday Card Illustration

Painting size: 11" x 14"
Print size: 5"x7" Folded Card
Mixed Media
© Laura DeDonato

I was excited to receive a Lanam Club holiday card in the mail! I had a great time painting a classic snowy scene without needing any snow gear to go outside here in Boston!

Website Updates and Another Sneak Peak!

2011-12-14T19:31:00.005-05:00

I recently updated my website and will be adding new sections over the next few months, so check it out to make sure you don't miss anything! LNDstudio.com

I am in love with a portrait I am working on, which will be a Christmas present for my client's wife. I couldn't resist sharing an in progress detail of it! It will be done next week, but of course, I won't be able to share the entire painting until after Christmas!

"Playing in the Sand" - detail
12" x 16" Commissioned Portrait
Acrylic Mixed Media (sand texture!)
© Laura DeDonato

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Winter Dreams - Sneak Peak

2011-12-02T15:46:00.004-05:00

Holiday Card Illustration - detail
5"x7" Folded Card
Mixed Media
© Laura DeDonato

The best of both worlds... I have thoroughly enjoyed the recent, but unusual 60 degree days, sipping gingerbread coffee and painting this winter wonderland scene for a client's holiday card mailing. I have to wait until it's sent out to share the entire image, but I couldn't wait to share a detail of it... Enjoy!

It's a Wonderful Life!

2011-11-07T12:15:00.004-05:00

"It's a Wonderful Life"
Ursuline Academy's Brescia Ball
Brochure Cover, 8.5" x 11"
Mixed Media
© Laura DeDonato

I had the pleasure of working on the print material for this year's Brescia Ball. I was excited to be able to incorporate a painting into the design and enjoyed the early start of the holiday season in my studio! Above is the brochure cover, the same theme follows through in the invitation, rsvp, directions and envelopes.

It's a Wonderful Life!

2011-10-19T12:42:00.008-04:00

Holiday illustrations based on
"It's a Wonderful Life" theme, Mixed Media.

Holiday season is in full swing
with holiday cards and event invitation illustrations!

Two versions of an illustration commissioned for an upcoming event's invitation and print materials (they're using the top version, but I always love to look at saturated versions). The event logo will go in the center red ornament. Once the invitation packet is mailed, I will post the complete designs.

When I was asked to sketch ideas for an "It's a Wonderful Life" themed event, I thought back to the many times I've watched that movie with my family...I mean it's on every Christmas! I thought about my favorite scene when George Bailey returns home, the ringing of the bells on the tree to give Clarence his wings, and the uplifting moment when his community pitches in to help him and his family. This moment was my inspiration for this piece.

These illustrations can be modified to accommodate any logo. Please contact me to use these illustrations or to commission your own!

Educational Mural

2011-10-19T11:19:00.004-04:00

"Rising", 2011

Keith Center
175 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301

Adding some color to brighten up downtown! This is the second mural at the Keith Center and it is in view of the 2010 Shoe Industry Mural on Legion Parkway. The Brockton Mural Crew is taking over the area!

This year's Summer of Work and Learning program mural has been well received by the community and visitors using this entrance to the Keith Center. With the support of the program, the 21st Century, and BPS we were able to get the dumpsters to the right of the mural moved. It can now be viewed from Warren Ave, Legion Parkway, and Frederick Douglass Ave!

We'll be starting the search for next year's wall soon, so send us your ideas!

Pathways Center Mural

2011-06-21T13:09:00.004-04:00

"The Road Not Taken"

Pathways Center panel mural
Downtown Work & Learn after-school program
Keith Center, Brockton, MA
2011

It's all finished and up in the Pathways Center! I'm so proud of the students and their hard work, it looks amazing. There have already been some great stories about teachers and visitors talking to the "student" in front of the mural, asking them about it and then discovering that they were only talking to a wall. Priceless.

Now it's time to gear up for the summer mural program! See you all outside in downtown Brockton!

A Wedding in Mexico, how it should be remembered...

2011-04-05T21:44:00.009-04:00

Every bride and groom wants their pictures to capture their wedding day. The perfect image to remember your perfect day. You deserve it! But, sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. (Sorry bridezillas, you can't force the sun out of those clouds.) And, as great as Photoshop is, sometimes you just can't get the lighting, contrast, colors, composition the way you want them. Here's where I come in. A painting is a great way to create the day as you remember it, in all its glory or maybe the way you always pictured it.

I was commissioned to paint this portrait as a wedding gift, a "fun picture" they thought would translate well into a portrait. The photograph was fun, a couple on the beach with the groom in a bright orange swim suit. The only problem was that the photograph was very dark, I could barley see their faces. There just wasn't enough sun to bring out the turquoise water, blue sky or his orange trunks to do it justice.

Here's the reference photo I was given for the portrait:

See what I mean?

Well, with some other photos and some magic I created a painting worthy of their big day (I think):

Congratulations to the couple, it looks like their wedding was a blast!

Update on the Pathways Mural

2011-03-08T23:21:00.005-05:00

"The Road Not Taken"/Pathways Center
6' x 11' Panel Mural

Here's an update for the Pathways Center mural in progress at the Keith Center. It's slowly coming along, we're starting to add texture, highlights and shadows.

The mural will have two cut out life size figures in front of the mural, deciding which path to take. It will be installed at the end of a long hallway, where you can go left or right. People from all over the city come for meetings, workshops, and programs in the Pathways Center.

Make a Wish!

2011-03-04T18:02:00.007-05:00

Birthday Bash
Illustration for 5"x7" printed card
Gouache and Acrylic
© Laura DeDonato

Here it is...fun and colorful, pretty much a birthday explosion. How could you not smile if you got this card in the mail on your birthday? Especially from an unexpected source, your local transportation company.

As I mentioned in my original posting about my sketches for SCM Transportation's birthday card illustration, I love cake! But, this was my first time painting cake as the focal point in a piece. Staring at it every day calmed quite a few cravings, though not all of them.

Surprisingly, it was the frosting that presented the largest challenge in this piece. The intricate lines and ripples of the frosting were interesting, but they were drawing too much attention. I had to simplify them. Once this happened, the candles got the attention they needed and a new star emerged, the oreos!

I can't wait to see it in print!!!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered...

2011-03-03T17:54:00.004-05:00

Hand painted gold and green sign now hanging in Tuxedos by Merian in Brockton. I custom matched the fonts and colors to match existing signs within the store.

6' x 1' plywood
Acrylic

The Story Continues...More from Sir Lancelot & Merlin's Code

2011-03-02T18:19:00.001-05:00

Here is the second installment of illustrations I colored from Sir Lancelot's, Knight of Gallantry, session on www.MerlinsCode.com. Enjoy!

All images are digital and copyright of MerlinsCode.com.

Merlin's Code

2011-02-25T15:49:00.005-05:00

I am finally able to unveil my work on Merlin's Code!

Throughout 2010 I was part of a team of artists around the world working on artwork for www.MerlinsCode.com. The site offers learning modules to discover the timeless legend of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round and the Code of Chivalry.

I joined the team as a production artist, specializing as a colorist. Using the established look and branding of Merlin's Code I was asked to take a line drawing and digitally color it in Photoshop. Using various brushes and techniques I was able to create a watercolor look. Once I established the look of a knight and the setting, they needed to be consistent throughout each setting and module.

Over the next couple weeks I will be sharing some of the work that I contributed. I hope you enjoy it and check out www.MerlinsCode.com to see some of the artwork on the site.

These images are part of the sessions for Sir Lancelot - Knight of Gallantry:

The best part of this series of illustrations is that they are at night. I had a lot of fun using the light sources of the moon and the different fire sources. (Lancelot is on the right)

This is one of my favorites. Sir Lancelot is walking in the shadows. I love the textures of the river and the tree stump in the foreground, and the limited palette.

For the Win!

2011-02-18T20:29:00.005-05:00

It was Senior Night for the Oliver Ames boys basketball team and cheerleaders. Each of the 9 seniors had a poster hanging on the entrance end line with words and quotes that were provided by their parents. Fittingly, the boys beat Foxboro and took a share of the Davenport Division Crown. Congratulations and good luck in the state tournament!

The 18" x 24" laminated posters were commissioned by the Oliver Ames Basketball Boosters and the input of the parents. I hand drew the bodies in ink and finished them in Photoshop.

Basketball Senior Boys:

Senior Cheerleaders:

Score!

2011-02-09T15:47:00.003-05:00

Senior night for the Oliver Ames girls' Basketball team was last night. It is tradition that gifts and acknowledgment be given to the seniors on their last regular season home game. I was commissioned to do a new spin on a caricature like poster for the two girls. They were printed on 18" x 24" photo paper and laminated so that they could be hung in the gym. Congratulations on your win and good luck in the play offs! GO OA!

Images:
18" x 24"
Ink and Digital
© Laura DeDonato

Round two: Grass

2011-02-02T16:10:00.004-05:00

Here's the second round of options for the logo I've been working on. I was asked to draw some grass and I immediately pulled out my ink and nibs. I love working with ink, but I haven't been able to pull out my dipping ink and assortment of nibs in a while. All of the line art for the precise map work I do, www.johnromanillustration.com, is done with very fine, technical drawing pens (ex: .005). I love the freedom and serendipitous strokes that happen with this medium. It also got me thinking about the last couple weeks and how fortunate I've been to be able to pull out so many different mediums that I enjoy, but don't always get to use: Acrylic paint, latex paint, gouache, pastels, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, ink, and my digital pen.

Some of the submitted logos for the "Grass Round":

SHINY and NEW(ly Wed)

2011-01-31T17:48:00.010-05:00

Mr. & Mrs. Minks
11" x 14" Acrylic
© Laura DeDonato

I am so excited to finally post my latest portrait commission! I just received confirmation that the newlyweds received their portrait this afternoon.

A portrait this size usually takes me a couple months, which involves a lot of staring at photograph references and bringing out the features that capture their essence. (It's rare that I get a sitting with the subjects I'm painting.) Everyone knows the saying that the "eyes are the windows to the soul," and I believe it. After staring at people's eyes for months, they tell me a lot. Mercedes and Jeremy both have these amazing, sparkling blue eyes that were a lot of fun to paint. More importantly, their eyes are always beaming with love whenever they're together. It was crucial that I captured this. I also have to point out that I had a a great time with the textures of Mercedes velvet jacket and stunning hair.

Congratulations and wishing you the best for a beautiful lifetime together!

A wedding in Mexico

2011-01-25T23:09:00.005-05:00

Every painting has to start somewhere. This is a "color blocked" sketch for a commissioned wedding portrait. I start of with a sketch and then block in the shapes with a solid color. Sometimes the sketch shows through and adds some texture and value. It's nice to be working on a painting of somewhere warm and sunny. It helps me forget about all the snow outside, with more on the way.

Confession: I have a weakness for frosting!

2011-01-24T20:38:00.006-05:00

I just got the go ahead for my SCM Transportation birthday card illustration! I am very excited about painting cake, or at least a van that looks like cake. I might just have to bake some reference and late night inspiration :-)

This is the concept thumbnail they chose:

Here are some of the other submitted thumbnails:

P.S. I am anxiously waiting to post my most recent portrait piece, but I have to wait until the newlywed couple receives it! I can't wait!!

Round one...

2011-01-22T18:32:00.003-05:00

Here is the first round of logos for AMCOM. Pretty straight forward with basic requested fonts and text. The client also wanted to do some funny versions just for the office, in the right column.

Happy Holidays!!

2010-12-09T13:02:00.004-05:00

Winter Wonderland
5"x7" Folded Holiday Card

(Version with a wreath on the barn)

There's nothing like a winter wonderland painting to get me in the holiday spirit! This is the second year that I have done SCM Transportation's Holiday Card (last year was a Santa, you can find it in the archived posts), and I had a great time. The client, based in Somerville, wanted their logo on a snowflake so I came up with a few sketches and we decided on this concept. It just so happened to be the first one that popped into my head.

Here's the sketch/thumbnail:

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

I love weddings!!!

2010-12-08T17:42:00.004-05:00

A Four Seasons Wedding
24" x 36" Acrylic
© Laura DeDonato

I love Boston buildings and I love weddings, so this painting was a dream job. The client wanted a custom gift for their soon to be married sister. It just so happened that the lucky couple got engaged in the Boston Public Gardens and were to be married at the Four Seasons Hotel across the street.

The composition allows for the viewer to enter the painting through the garden walkway, pass through the beautiful iron gates and jump across the street to the iconic hotel. Of course some artistic license had to be taken in order to make this possible! The wedding was held on the second floor of the hotel overlooking the gardens. You can see the wedding cake in the second window from the right.

Best wishes to the newlyweds!!!

All the finishing touches...

2010-12-08T17:33:00.003-05:00

Final photo of the Brockton Shoe Industry mural on Legion Parkway Cleaners. Thank you to the community for embracing and supporting us. We hope you enjoy it!

One More Week!!!

2010-07-25T21:43:00.002-04:00

One more week to add all of the finishing touches to the mural! Wish us luck!

See the progress shots at:
http://swlmuralproject.blogspot.com/

Go Team!

2010-07-20T18:33:00.002-04:00

The Mural Team was highlighted in the Sunday Brockton Enterprise's photo gallery regarding the Summer of Work and Learning Gives Back clean up day. Check it out for photos of the mural in action:

http://www.enterprisenews.com/photos/x98872007/Brockton-students-making-a-difference

BROCKTON MURAL TEAM

2010-06-29T20:20:00.003-04:00

I'm very excited to announce that this week I have started a 5 week mural program with the Summer of Work and Learning in Brockton. I will be leading a group of high school students from Brockton with BPS teacher Nan Shea in the creation of an outdoor mural on the side of Legion Parkway Cleaners at 93 Legion Parkway. The mural will depict the history of the Brockton Shoe Industry. You can learn more about the sketch, our process, and follow our progress at:

http://swlmuralproject.blogspot.com/

The Barnes Mansion

2010-03-30T22:31:00.005-04:00

Here are some photographs of the final Barnes Mansion painting! Some how these pictures don't capture the size of the canvas, 3ft x 4ft x 1.5in. This massive building has amazing detail in its moldings, steel door, and limestone. It's located at 10 Charlesgate East at Marlborough Street in Back Bay. The cars in the painting all belong to the client and were added as a special touch including their personalized license plate.

One of my favorite parts of the building, and the clients' chosen focal point, was the main entrance and its massive steel door. It is very intricate and is framed by columns.

The painting continues around the edges of the canvas, so no frame is needed. This works great for the large space it's in. As you approach the painting you can see it's left side and it creates a nice effect drawing you in to the painting. Hopefully I can post a picture of this soon.

A view of the painting hanging in its new home :-)

Getting there...

2010-02-12T15:59:00.003-05:00

Barnes Mansion IN PROGRESS...

Most of the shapes and initial color blocking have been laid down in this picture (early January). Slowly I've been refining and adjusting colors and perspective since this picture. Now on to the detail! My favorite part, I can't wait!!! I'll keep you posted on my progress... remember it's big so it doesn't transform over night :-)

Out there...

2010-02-12T15:43:00.003-05:00

Some conceptual rough sketches for an essay in an environmental journal.

You want a piece of me???

2010-02-12T15:34:00.004-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts... but, I've been working on some really great projects!

This is a rough sketch of a knight early in the process, with more to come soon. I'm doing some illustrations as well as concept and production work for Merlin's Code.
Check out MerlinsCode.com

"Special Time with Dad"

2010-01-28T18:31:00.003-05:00

Portrait
Acrylic & Mixed Media
9" x 12"

Christmas is Coming!

2009-11-30T13:39:00.005-05:00

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa illustration for Holiday Card

Inside text and layout

Commissioned image, 9" x 12" original, 5" x 7" print size
Mixed Media

Holiday Stroll Map

2009-11-10T22:11:00.003-05:00

Cover and Back

Inside Map

Christmas is coming! This is a double sided, tri-fold illustrated map for the Canton Downtown Business Association to promote their Holiday Stroll for shoppers down and around town. I had a lot of fun doing the Christmas illustrations and loved the creative freedom I had with the piece.

Ursuline Academy's Brescia Ball

2009-10-19T18:27:00.006-04:00

Brochure cover:

Cover and back side of invitation:

Inside of invitation:

The cover of the invitation folds over with the bottom white section and a "ribbon" of purple showing from underneath.

Cover and back of RSVP tri-fold card:

Inside of RSVP card:

Directions are printed on vellum and fit inside the middle of the RSVP card:

Mailing Envelope:
RSVP Envelope:

Brescia Ball Concepts

2009-10-09T09:43:00.003-04:00

Ribbon and Lace:

Cinderella:

Falling Leaves:

Wedding Map, Jacksonville Florida

2009-10-02T13:43:00.007-04:00

I had so much fun creating this wedding map!
The map is hand drawn with only the text done on the computer.

Pictures from the East End House Mural & Service Day

2009-09-30T14:30:00.007-04:00

Click for more New England ARAMARK Building Community Center Enhancement Day Pictures

East End House, Cambridge

2009-09-22T17:26:00.003-04:00

Just got back from a wonderful day with City Year's Care Force and Aramark volunteers. You guys did a wonderful job bringing the mural to life, thanks for all of your hard work! Pretty darn good for less than four hours and what a perfect day to paint.

Barnes Mansion

2009-09-20T15:26:00.005-04:00

I've been working on a 3ft x 4ft building commission of the Barnes Mansion, behind the Charlesgate Hotel, on Marlboro Street. I'm in the process of painting it now and will have updates soon, but here is the color comp and sketch on the canvas:

Color comp is a pastel and photo hybrid. The cars on the street are three of the clients cars including a Saab Sonnet with their last name on the license plate.

Pencil sketch on canvas before painting.

I'm Back!

2009-09-20T15:25:00.003-04:00

Sorry for the absence, but lots of exciting projects going on. I'm working with City Year's Care Force on a mural for their Service Day at the East End House in Cambridge. Below is the sketch on the wall, a black and white line sketch, and a rough color comp. The mural will be completed with volunteers from Aramark on Tuesday.

The wall is 10ft x 18ft 7in and we have about 4 hours to paint it, wish us luck!

WorkBar

2009-09-20T15:21:00.004-04:00

Here's a newsletter I did for WorkBar :

El Presidente

2009-07-26T21:57:00.005-04:00

Military Murph
Mixed Media, 18" x 12"

Here is my latest commissioned portrait that was inspired by a Goya painting of the Duchess of Alba, where she is pointing down at Goya's name in the dirt. The client wanted a military dictator with an "El Presidente" banner at the bottom.

2009-07-06T10:09:00.002-04:00

Frosty
Acrylic on Board
8" x 10"

2009-06-11T19:58:00.003-04:00

Rebel
8" x 10"
Mixed Media

Gimme a T! Gimme a V! What's that spell....?

2009-06-01T10:36:00.002-04:00

Working on some silhouette drawings for a roll over intro on
http:www.Judy.tv

Working on the finishing touches...

2009-05-19T13:15:00.006-04:00

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Mixed Media

So close to finishing these chocolate covered strawberries...and they were delicious.

Wedding...Vegas Style

2009-05-04T19:20:00.005-04:00

"The Mick and Bob Show"
Chrissy & Gareth, Commissioned Wedding Portrait

Acrylic on Canvas, 16" x 20"

Congratulations to the newly weds!

Is it morning, already?

2009-05-04T18:32:00.008-04:00

Randal the Roman Emperor

Mixed Media on board, 18" x 24"

Here's the next commissioned birthday portrait installment, Happy Birthday Randal! You can witness the unveiling, CLICK HERE !

Flowers in bloom...

2009-04-27T18:15:00.004-04:00

I love walking around Boston and stopping at all of the public gardens. I saw these echinacea in one near Hemenway Street by Northeastern.

Acrylic on Board

Fenway Park Theme Sketch

2009-04-07T21:12:00.003-04:00

Yay opening day! Go RED SOX!

Go OA!

2009-03-26T23:27:00.006-04:00

Here's the final commissioned piece for OA Basketball Banquet...

Mixed Media on Board

Just for Fun...PowerPoint Illustrations!

2009-03-20T12:34:00.006-04:00

This is a short PowerPoint presentation an IBM group gave to say thank you and have a little fun with their boss. I provided the digitally altered images for the slide show. Content and layout copyright IBM 2008-2009.

2009-03-08T23:42:00.000-04:00

La Boheme Poster
Mixed Media 3D

Portraits:

2009-03-08T01:35:00.007-05:00

Miles Davis Montage - Charcoal

Conceptual Self-Portrait : Charcoal
A combination of current and baby pictures, paint tubes,
brushes and my parents wedding picture.

Color Block Portrait: Acrylic

Angelina Jolie - Digital

2009-03-07T18:58:00.005-05:00

Trompe L'oeil

Acrylic on Canvas Board

Coveyland Unveiling...

2009-03-04T22:58:00.007-05:00

Here is the next portrait installment called "Coveyland." (Better picture soon...)

This time the client wanted to create a made up place called Coveyland, where they believe their friend often dazes off to in his head. They envision a place with lollipops, stairs to nowhere, a unicorn, Waldo, gadgets, toys, etc... (see the video for more information!)

Here's the video of the unveiling: Coveyland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c0G6HTkUuM&feature=channel_page

Acrylic on Canvas

Happy 40th...

2009-02-11T22:29:00.010-05:00

This is a commissioned portrait I just finished for a birthday gag gift, similar to the Kramer portrait from Seinfeld and Will Farrell's portrait in Old School. It was a challenge to combine the references into the face the client wanted, but I think in the end it came together to get his character across.

Check out a video of the unveiling at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYdHH3S3Jac

Acrylic on Canvas

2009-01-05T18:48:00.006-05:00

Cherry Blossoms

Acrylic on Panel, 8" x 10"

Memories...

2008-12-31T14:50:00.004-05:00

Jon and Bugs
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 2007

Musical Theater Dance

2008-12-03T20:42:00.003-05:00

Shinny and new, here is the final logo! I hope the girls like it...

Mural sketches...

2008-11-18T15:30:00.003-05:00

Here's the rough sketch and color study, in the beginning stages, for a mural I am working on for Little Sprouts...seeing as winter is looming, it's going to have to wait until the spring...

The day care wanted to use characters from their sponsor's program "Between the Lions". The family is reading a book that is coming to life...

An old logo needed some jazzing up...

2008-11-18T15:15:00.004-05:00

Working on some designs for The Dancing School in North Reading, they're in sketch stage for now...

www.TheDancingSchool.com

Suffolk UniverCity

2008-11-18T15:07:00.006-05:00

Check out the John Roman Suffolk University Map that won Adobe Site of the Day at:

http://www.suffolk.edu/virtualtour/

(click on campus map in the top right corner)

Roxbury Community College Mural

2008-09-21T22:38:00.003-04:00

Finally, here are the pictures of the RCC mural that I did with the Mayor's Mural Crew in my fourth summer working with Gregg Bernstein and the crew, good luck with school! If you like it you should call the Mayor's office and tell them! Your feedback keeps programs like the Mayor's Mural Crew alive and able to provide jobs in the summer and the after school program for kids in the city of Boston going.

The mural depicts the land that RCC sits on as it transitioned from an apple orchard with the indigenous Roxbury Russet to the T and industrial buildings and to the college it is today. The large figure is Ed "Pop" Cooper who worked to better the Roxbury community and started many of the community gardens. Check out www.coopergarden.org.

2008-08-26T13:24:00.000-04:00

For everyone who has been asking, I promise that pictures of the new mural at Roxbury Community College are coming soon, in the mean time you can enjoy these.

Wonder Dish project

2008-08-26T13:17:00.001-04:00

Different stages of the process work done with John Roman for Wonder Worx's new sculptural seating for playgrounds, showing how to use the large dishes that project sound over long distances.

2008-07-26T12:23:00.000-04:00

Main Stream

This is an fire safety line illustration I did where I was asked to simplify objects and fix the perspective of the original piece.

2008-07-24T17:46:00.000-04:00

Puppy Love

Here are the finish clogs, I think they make a cute pair.

2008-05-18T17:18:00.000-04:00

So the client decided on a portrait on each shoe and we changed it to a girl and boy poodle, this is the color comp/final drawing for them...

Pretty Poodles

2008-05-17T20:26:00.000-04:00

These are some sketches of French poodles for the first phase a project I am working on. Eventually they will be painted on Dansko clogs.

I can't wait to go to the beach

2008-05-17T20:17:00.001-04:00

This is an assignment I did in pastel for the Pet Gazette cover.

Pastel on Paper

Bill Belichick & Spygate...

2008-05-17T18:23:00.002-04:00

I think it's time Senator Specter moved on to more important issues that are affecting our country. What do you think?

Go Pats!

Mixed Media on Board