Print Design

The first element designed for Media, Marketing, and More! Inc. (MMM) was the logo. Kelley green is our basic color. The exclamation mark is an important design element we will be using in creative ways (circles, rectangles and squares).

Another local marketing company was already using the exclamation mark in their design, so we had to get creative: We turned it sideways.

Notice also the footer element, designed to be easily used in all work documents, power-points, etc.

Because all print needs to be adapted to black and white on occasion, here is a black&white design. It is simplified, without the curved gradient on top.

With the exclamation mark turned sideways, we now have a 'space' in the circle we can use to highlight what ever we choose. We like to put a keyword or client name there as it fits the purpose of the document. Unique and a bit fun.

We ordered and received the stationary from the printer. There is nothing quite like holding your own design on beautiful heavy paper. Yum.

Next: My several-month-adventure in Nametags

Ad Campaign

Dr. Duffin is a fantastic dentist! Glad I could help out with some of their advertising and marketing. The picture of their office building is one I took.



More videos featuring images I did for Dr. Duffin can be found here:
http://youtu.be/4xdSxgZEmh0
http://youtu.be/P-PaGnHI5_M

Logo Re-Design

One of the first projects I got to do when I began work at Media, Marketing and More! Inc. was to give them a new 'brand'. A long-standing and well known business here in Columbus, GA, MMM is a reflection of it's founder, Marquette McKnight.

Observations: Colorful office, modern art (including Andy Worhol), laughter, red-head with Irish heritage, intensity, (not to mention great experience and know-how).

Here is the logo that MMM had for the last 10+ years.

I did quality research and then presented our new look and feel.

COLOR is very important to me. It says so much. This green is not only a favorite color of Marquette's, it shows the energy and vibrance that she has in her work.

It is a bit unusual to have an exclamation mark as part of a legal business name, so I began my mission to use it well.

Here is our new logo:

A logo needs to be adaptable to both color and black and white printing. It also needs to be legible in both large and small sizes. Here is the logo in black&white:

Next adventure: Stationary and Envelopes...

Okay Columbus Georgia: Guess this Place!

The prettiest things can be found in small, regular places.

This picture could any one of many gates... but red roses, next to the high contrast of black and creme. Mmmmmmmmmm!

This could also be any one of many columns found in the city. Still amazes me though: someone planned and carved every detail with their own hands.

Here are the columns on the other side of the building. This shows so much more... have you guessed the building yet?

Here is a dead giveaway: No other place I've seen around has this distinctive fence!

Do you know this place?

Drawing in Graphite

December 2010

A couple years ago my husband asked me to draw him a picture of this image:

So for Christmas, I surprised him with the completed drawing:

This is a multi media piece. The paper is Windsor&Newton coldpress watercolor paper, and I painted a subtle layer of water color before I began the drawing.

Inspired by my art professor Ms. Black, I made every line count. She often said "draw each line with complete purpose". Since then I shade much differently: I rarely blend in lines, but rather let each show, as you see in these details:

You can even see 'every' leaf. I just think that's cool.

Stats:
-roughly 14x17 inches(to fit in a 16x20 frame)
-watercolor and graphite on cold press paper
-hours worked: unknown (but very carefully so that it would be a surprise!)

Feedback and Reviews

Wanted to share a note from Helena:
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"You are a genious! The pictures on this CD are amazing from when Cully came to hospital! Thanks so much for coming over and doing that. They truly are wonderful and I can't wait to scrapbook them one day. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!!!!! You rock."

Helena Coates
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Thanks Helena!

One Day Old

May 2011

I was so excited to hear the twins were born! So when I was asked to grab my camera and capture a few moments on their first day, I was ecstatic, honored and bubbling over. I adore these babies!

Here are the sweeties, Kayle and Coryn.

Here is big brother giving his new baby brother and sister kisses.

Tiny hands...

Cute from head...

...to darling toes!

Congratulations, Helena and Stephen, and big brother Culley!