I have worked in the field of graphic design and illustration since 1984. The following are just a few examples of my efforts.

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I left the cartoons for last as sort of a parting gift.

Enjoy!

The CVEEC Curriculum

All the Rivers Run

The Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center Teacher's Curriculum was a very challenging project. Accompanied by two "Discovery Books" (workbooks for two levels of children) , a CD and cassette, this was, by far, my largest undertaking. Working together with the wonderful staff of the CVEEC, we produced an award winning package that everyone was very proud of. It won an award of excellence for design at the 1997-98 Advertising Federation of Greater Akron's ADDY AWARDS, and was praised upon it's presentation in Washington.

Ohio Dance Theatre Logo

This is the final incarnation of a logo for Oberlin, Ohio's Ohio Dance Theatre. My client is very pleased and we've worked continuously throughout the years to put forth a top-notch, consistent image of excellence.

 NUTCRACKER images 1999-2003

postcards, posters

The yearly inundation of cute little clip-art nutcrackers in the pages of the newspaper and in magazines led us in an exciting direction for our print advertisements. Ohio Dance Theatre received numerous comments on how refreshing and exciting the images were. These images was used as postcards and posters as well as print advertisements both in color and black & white.

COYOTES SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Three approx. 5 'x6 ' signs were designed for the outside of this bar. One was a new logo. One was to advertise their GREAT burgers, and one was to advertise the ever popular karaoke night. I updated and freshened up the pre-existing and crudely drawn coyote mascot and standardized the format that the signs were designed within. This gave the otherwise drab appearance of their parking lot some "zing". Now that they have the new mascot, I can do small illustrations of him specifically for events and holidays in any position.

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