Sunday, December 23, 2007

power branding

I usually use CorelDraw when developing logos. This software enables me to manipulate text easily. This winged logo for Rodriguez Auto Sales was rendered entirely in CorelDraw then transported into PhotoShop to colorize. When working on logos - I first work with black and white imagery to make sure the branding is strong as a one color design.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Tribute for Paul


Early 2006, I was asked by Gene Crume of Midland Lutheran College to submit a tribute cartoon piece for Paul Norris, creator of the Golden Age comic classing Aquaman. I was deeply honored to say the least. Paul also hand his hand in such classic comics as Secret Agent X - Flash Gordon - Jungle Jim - Brick Bradford - Magnus & Tarzan. I received a letter from Mr. Norris which reads as follows:

Dear David:

This is about two months late, but I want to thank you for the art in which Submariner is set straight. Nice touch for Aquaman. I like your technique. It will find a permanent place on the wall in my den. The den used to be my studio before I got too old to draw cartoons or run out and play golf.

The tribute to me by Midland was a surprise and it made an old man feel happy. I thank you for being part of it.

Best wishes,
Paul Norris

Paul Leroy Norris April 26, 1914 - November 5, 2007

I am still today so deeply honored to have been asked to have played part in that tribute.

make room...

The inside reads "Let's make room for Jesus this Christmas!"
Original Christmas card design for Occupational Therapy of Gadsden, LLC for 2007. The initial art was created in CorelDraw and then taken into PhotoShop where text, color, and textures were added.

wolf in sheep clothing

Just a sample of the many illustrations for http://www.playingpolitics.com/. Original hand illustration is scanned and sweetened in PhotoShop.

Lawley Drug & Medical

One of two Ads recently created for Lawley Drug & Medical that ran in the Anniston/Gadsden Christian Family publication.

Alabama vs Auburn

I developed this football schedule a few months back for the area magazine Etowah Illustrated.