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2010-12-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

My Brother-in-law: Tyler

2010-12-12T19:32:00.001-08:00

Photos taken during Tyler's test

Tyler is the face of the Masters Club on Victory Academy's website.

I have been blessed with an awesome second family: my in-laws. This post is specifically dedicated to my brother-in-law, Tyler. Last week he passed his 3rd degree black belt—by crushing 4 blocks with his palm which required 360 lbs. of pressure...yes, three hundred and sixty pounds. Absolutely incredible. Both Meg and I are so proud of him—not to mention I'm officially scared of him :)

Tyler plans on testing for the 4th degree black belt which takes four full years of traning. He has no plan to stop there either.

Way to go, bud—you rock!

Snapshots // Pup's first snow

2010-12-05T15:44:00.000-08:00

Violet

Oliver

Oliver again

It hasn't snowed much but both Violet and Oliver love watching it fall.

Then and Now: Christmas in the 20's

2010-11-28T17:22:00.000-08:00

Megan and I spent our Thanksgiving in Ohio with my side of the family. While we were visiting, my Grandma's husband Darl shared with us some rare family photos of christmas in the mid 1920's. It was pretty cool to look through a family album of family vacations, holidays and home-building prior to the great depression. Other photos included trips to Washington, DC, Niagara Falls, Florida (which took 24 tires to make the roundtrip), and their cottage on Lake Erie.

The photography: (click to enlarge)

1. His parent's car (the car they took to Florida)

2. The house his father built for the weathliest family in Mansfield, Ohio. (The house is still standing and remains in the family)

3. Darl's parents Christmas tree.

Project: Office Space

2010-11-09T19:08:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately I don't have a "before" photo but imagine your stereotypical, bland spare bedroom/storage space—clutter everywhere! Both Meg and I were frustrated that we were paying for a 2 bedroom apartment but didn't really use the second room except for when family visited. Now it serves as both our guest room and our "office" area. Not a bad transformation for under $75.00! (click images to view larger)

Snapshot: AIGA Indy Blueprint

2010-11-06T21:51:00.001-07:00

AIGA Indy Blueprint // 11.6.2010 // Indianapolis Art Center

Documentary Recommendations

2010-10-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

Megan and I have been taking advantage of the documentaries on Netflix. So far, here are a few of our art+design recommendations. Other art+design documentaries on our queue: Beautiful Losers, PBS+Frank Lloyd Wright, NG:Photographers, Empires: The Medici, Visual Acoustics, Herb & Dorothy, 13 Most Beautiful, and the list goes on. Be sure to let me know if you have any recommendations that aren't on our list!

iheart... Riverview

2010-10-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I found out that this Riverview logo would be published in a logo book. The book consists of the top 'heart'-ed logos that were entered into the logo design competition: iheartlogos.com.

You can preorder iheartlogos season one here.
or upload your logo for season two here.

REBRAND: Kelley Jordan Photography

2010-09-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

KelleyJordan Photography is new to Indianapolis but Kelley herself is a very familiar face. Kelley, Meg and I studied art + design at the same University. As long as I've known Kelley she has done awesome work in photography. One of my favorite projects she's done is The Polaroid Project. I was lucky enough to participate back in 2007 and I was excited to have found the post still online! (click here to check it out).

Kelley specializes in wedding and portrait photography. She recently has been using her talent to document art objects & portfolio pieces. So whether you need some images for your Etsy page or your online portfolio, Kelley is exactly who you need.

See some of Kelley's recent work here.

Cook Gets a Facelift

2010-08-27T19:19:00.002-07:00

Psalm 46:10

2010-05-03T17:37:00.000-07:00

The Highline, NYC

2010-03-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Finally, I own a Paula Scher Map! (okay, a poster.)

The High line is located in NYC and was built in the 1930's as a means to elevate freight traffic and create safer streets in Manhattan. It was used for approximately 50 years and became a historical structure which was under threat of demolition in the late 90's. A group of individuals gathered with aim to preserve the High Line by transforming it into a park.

Paula Scher was the designer of the High Line logo in addition to several others graphics for the park. I've always been attracted to her design work so owning the poster was a must.

For additional information and photos of the Highline, click here.

Inspiration Found.

2010-02-27T18:15:00.000-08:00

Today I visited the Boat Show at the Indiana State Fairground with Megan and my in-laws because my father-in-law is looking at replacing their current speedboat with a larger one. He informed me that the worst place to buy a boat is at a boat show, so we spent the day critically observing potential boats. There were some incredible boats–some completely tricked out while others were very simple. I've never had the urge to save up to buy a boat...(since my in-laws have a fantastic boat and every water-sport toy you could have)...but today, that changed.

Off along the side were some antique boats. The most beautifully crafted boats I've ever seen. They were simple boats. They were 2 passenger, wooden boats with a classic interior. Such an aesthetically pleasing boat. My in-laws plan to move south and build a lake house, so if they'll build a second dock, I may infact contribute a beautiful Chris-Craft Cobra. Time to start saving...

"MEET" Interview

2010-02-24T05:58:00.000-08:00

This week I was interviewed by freelance designer Allison Lehman for her "MEET" series. Be sure to stop over and check it out! (click image to read the interview)

2010 Beach House!

2010-02-18T18:17:00.000-08:00

Today I got a text from my grandma : "SHAMROCK IT IS!"

The countdown begins...4 months!

For more images and other rental properties in Emerald Isle, NC, click here.

A {short} visual tour of Seattle

2010-01-30T20:27:00.000-08:00

Today's Date.

2010-01-15T19:00:00.000-08:00

Meg and I have been married for 5 months.

Or 154 days.

Or 3696 hours.

Or 221,760 minutes.

Or 13,305,600 seconds.

Lovely flowers for a lovely lady.

Southern Shores. Outerbanks 2008

2009-12-20T09:05:00.000-08:00

Home: Counterpoint
Realty: Corolla Classic Vacations

Favorite elements of home: Porches. You could sit on the back porch and view the beach or sit on the front porch and view the ocean that touches inland N. Carolina. Southern Shores is a very thin strip of land and not built up (...yet). It might become the next Pine Island but the housing market really hurt the obx so it may be a while before it reaches that potential. If you're in the market to purchase an ocean front house, I highly recommend this area.

As you can tell, Meg endured last years vacation. Since the trip to Pine Island, Meg had studied in Italy which was enough for me to realize I didn't want her leaving again. I proposed the weekend she flew back to the states so this trip to the obx we had our engagement photos taken.

Here are some photos from the online tour. For more photos, click here.

Pine Island, Outerbanks. 2007

2009-12-19T18:46:00.000-08:00

Since 1997 the Cook family has made it a priority to spend time as a family away from the routines that consume the other 358 days of our lives. The location has always been the Outerbanks of North Carolina but the location within the Outerbanks has changed almost every year.

I was 13 years old the first year all 18 of us traveled from Ohio to North Carolina. We stayed in Nags head and rented an 'oceanview' home. That was the only year we didn't rent ocean front.

Most of the homes are owned by families but rented through a variety of realty companies. All of the homes have names and the home featured in this post is called "Absolute Ambiance" and is located in Pine Island .

This was by far my favorite house we've stayed in (My grandma wouldn't agree). It was very modern and the interior was stunning. (My grandma prefers rentals with a look-and-feel of a beach cottage). This year was also special because it was the first year my wife joined us. We were only dating at the time but we knew that if she could survive a week with the entire cook famliy in one house, she could handle anything :) For More Photos and Rental information, Check out the rental Page: Absolute Ambiance

Here is the tour:

Miles Design Holiday Card(s)

2009-12-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

If you haven't already seen the Miles Design collection of Holiday Cards, check out the process here!

(photo via Josh Miles)

Design Dialogue #1 // Allison Lehman

2009-11-07T21:00:00.000-08:00

JC // So tell me a little bit about your discoveries as a designer in Columbus, Ohio vs. Upland, Indiana
AL // It's crazy different. I felt like I was unable to think outside the box when I lived in Upland, Indiana. I didn't have my own space to create because I shared a house with 7 other girls and there was no way of networking within the town that I lived in. In Columbus, I've met so many people interested in the same things that I am. Especially through twitter, I've connected with clients that I currently have now. I had a chance to visit Sandbox Columbus and meet the team of Egolabel and collaborate. Plus, I think there's a feeling of legitimacy that you gain as an artist when you're positioning yourself in an urban area around people striving for the same things.

JC // Who makes up your clientele?
AL // My clientele is great. It took about a year to build up quality clients. I work with Emily Elizabeth Jewelry a lot. She's a designer in New York City. I also with a photographer in LA. She has a lot of small start up companies that are fun to work with. I get a lot of grooms/brides looking for invitation designs.

JC // How do you market yourself? What tools have you found most successful?
AL // I used to market myself through Etsy. About 2 years ago I started designing banner designs for small business's shops. Now I market myself through past clients (referrals are huge!). Twitter has also gotten me connected with clients/projects. And lately I've started blogging everyday and decided to buy an ad space on a widely read blog. I get a lot of visitors to my blog/site and randomly will get an email or two asking about my prices/processes.

JC // Who is your most significant artistic influence?
AL // Oh that's tough. I've always had a hard time picking influences. As far as fine art: that would have to be Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning. When it comes to design influences, I actually don't have a 'famous' artist influence. I keep track of a lot of blogs of designers who aren't huge. They're so talented but they're making a difference in their community and within their network.

JC // What is your favorite thing to design?
AL // I love designing for print. There's something magical about seeing it printed. There's a choice that goes into what kind of paper you use, or what type of printer you use, should it be letterpress, can I afford letterpress? Ha. When I design for print but it never gets printed, it's just this electronic file on my screen. Someday I want to invest in a really nice printer and print all my projects that never get to come alive.

JC // What is your all-time favorite piece you designed?
AL // Oh my gosh that's so difficult. Well I really like my design for TotsPups and most all the work I create for that client. But honestly, I become incredibly unhappy with my designs the longer time passes after I finish them. Every design I create is my favorite at that moment. Then I get frustrated and want to do something different and new.

JC // Last question: Give me 1 reason why I should hire you.
AL // My personality and who I am at the core is rooting for my clients. I want to see them succeed and gain recognition for what THEY are doing. I work with really creative people and I've made great relationships with those that I've worked with. I work hard and I don't send my clients designs until I'm personally happy with it.

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Allison Lehman graduated last May with a degree in Visual Communication Design from Taylor University located in Upland, Indiana. She is currently a freelance designer in Columbus, Ohio where she resides with her husband, Adam, and new puppy, Desh. If you are interested in working with Allison Lehman, please contact her via email: salutations@allisonlehman.com and make sure to check out her online portfolio.

Wedding photos – sneak peak!

2009-11-04T20:09:00.000-08:00

Guest Blogger for Miles Design

2009-10-02T18:50:00.001-07:00

So this week I was a guest blogger on the Miles Design blog. The post is titled "What are Your Brand's Affordances? To read the post, click here.

Before & After | Dining Room

2009-09-24T20:18:00.001-07:00

Brown. Blue. Black. White.

Our dining room table was a wedding present from Meg's Aunt. She found the drop leaf table and chairs separately at a flea market and repaired, painted, and reupholstered the set. The framed photograph on the black shelf was taken by Meg when studding abroad in Italy. The photograph is of a young girl feeding the pigeons. It was this experience that inspired Megan to write and Illustrate the children's story What Peapa Learns in Florence. See images of children's story here

Home Sweet Home.

2009-09-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe it has already been a month since August 15th! (...which means it's already the middle of September? yikes!)

I took a small break from blogging but am now ready to get back into the full swing of things. There are a few exciting things happening with the blog. I'm pleased to announce that you will not only be viewing posts from jcook -- but also from mcook. We're going mix things up a little bit...It could get interesting.

We're finally starting to feel settled in our new home so we plan on sharing some of our before/after shots of the townhouse. Stay posted....

081509

2009-08-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

Recognizing The Routine.

2009-07-23T18:40:00.000-07:00

The first time I remember a broken routine was in the first grade.

Miss Griffin was my favorite teacher and I'm pretty sure I was her favorite student too. Everyday was just like the previous. I would stay inside during recess to grade papers and help Miss Griffin decorate the classroom (odd now that I relfect on it...) I remember a few days during my time in the first grade that upon arriving to school and entering the classroom there would be a different teacher in the room. It was not Miss Griffin but it was her desk! Her Classroom! I remember tensing up as I realized it was a substitute teacher. It was at this point I would sit at my desk and begin to cry. Everytime. It wasn't a sad cry -- it was an uncomfortable cry. Although the schedule remained the same, there was a piece of the routine missing. I don't remember much from 1st grade -- but I do remember this. (I also remember that in the future when Miss Griffin had a substitute teacher I was given permission to join a different 1st grade class whose teacher I was familiar with.) //

I've been thinking about routines lately and it wasn't until tonight's drive home that I remembered this experience. Routines are powerful. They can be incredibly efficient and they can be incredibly dangerous (not to mention their comfortability.) In my thinking about routine, I'm beginning to see the significance of being able to recognize it for what it is. What is your routine? And what drives your routine?

Lately I've been trying to remove myself (mentally) from my own routine so that I can recognize what is happening and regain perspective. I'm amazed at how quickly a week can pass when I'm caught up in my routine. It's usually not until the routine collides with the unexpected that I'm reminded of the fragility and preciousness of each day.

I'm currently reading Tribes, by Seth Godin, which is about gaining the confidence and skill to lead (rather than manage). In his book he mentions how the concept of factories has been woven into our genes. The notion that a routine developed for efficiency and profit is something we strive for not only professionally but in our personal lives. It causes me to seriously consider what profit I am working towards personally (not financially speaking-- although it may be for some). Is it a daily profit? Or A yearly profit? Maybe the profit of my life's work. Whatever the profit is, I believe recognizing the routine and regaining a clear perspective of the 'here and now' will help determine the success of achieving it.

Wedding Invitations Printed!

2009-07-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Able Printing (chicago) for doing such a great job!

Before & After 01

2009-06-23T21:24:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I am meg-less this week...so in order to quickly pass the time I decided on Saturday to visit a local flea market and check out some furniture pieces that could use some repairing. I've been interested in the practice of repairing for a little while now but haven't had much time to pursue any more reading or writing. About four months ago I came across the Repair Manifesto and that is what sparked my interest. So here is my repair 01. It is not a huge transformation but it was an enjoyable first attempt. I'm not totally sure what my plan is for the pieces I repair, but if your interested in them -- shoot me an offer and maybe we can work something out. Stay posted...repair 02 is almost complete.

Don't you mean "Speed Bump Ahead" Correction!

2009-06-19T21:45:00.000-07:00

After being informed that there was a difference between a 'speed bump' and a 'speed hump', I did some more research and found out that speed humps are often implemented as a 'municipal solution' where as speed bumps are used in a more residential/private area. (www.trafficlogix.com) Also, the dimension for a speed bump is around a foot wide where as the 'hump' can range from a few feet to as many as 14 feet. Very interesting. Thanks to Josh Taylor, www.makeseriously.com, for pointing this out -- now instead of cracking up in the morning, I try to guess how wide the hump is. (ha).

Sneak Peak...

2009-06-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

Our wedding invitations have been sent to Able Printing in Chicago and should arrive early next week. Here is a sneak peak at the 4 piece invitation...less than two months away!

Don't you mean "Speed Bump Ahead"?

2009-06-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

Every morning when I arrive at work I pass the sign that is pictured below. I never paid too much attention to the wording until the other day I realized it read "hump" instead of "bump". I'm pretty sure in Ohio they're called speed bumps so I've always read the sign as just that. Now every morning as I approach the parking lot I read the sign as more of a command: "Speed hump ahead". Cracks me up every time. Oh Indianapolis.

New AIGA President: Debbie Millman

2009-06-09T04:55:00.000-07:00

Check out her books too:

Look Both Ways!

How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer

The Essential Principles of Graphic Design

Summer Apartment

2009-06-08T20:22:00.001-07:00

Finally getting around to posting some photos of my summer apartment. In a few short months I will be moving closer to Indianapolis but this is great for the time being. There is also a bedroom, bathroom and living room that are not pictured...more photos to come later! (**Glass/mirror installation by Glass artist, Cara Camp)

The Vendor Client Relationship

2009-06-06T15:35:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago during our weekly job meeting we watched this classic demonstration of what designers have to endure on a day to day basis...painfully funny. Enjoy!

Woah...what was I thinking?

2009-05-15T20:04:00.001-07:00

This week I spent much of my time sorting through years of stuff. From Elementary school yearbooks to college papers, I revisited approximately the past 16 years of my life. Exhausting to say the least! When it came to sorting through my artwork from jr.high/highschool, my response was "woah...what was I thinking?"

As much as I laugh at this work, I'm reminded of the art teachers who have to put up with jr. and sr. high students. It was my high school art teacher who really encouraged me to pursue design as a profession. I really believe that if it wasn't for her push, these few works may have been my last....thankfully I listened -- ha!

(Art teacher: PhD. Mary Porter and Me after Commencement, June 2005)

Pursuing "the new" & Clinging to Consistency

2009-05-11T19:47:00.000-07:00

I am an ecstatic owner of a brand new 2010 Mazda 3i Touring. Growing up I had a neighbor that drove a red Mazda Miata (2 seater, convertible). I was as envious as a child could be! As he would drive down the street, I would watch with amazement. I decided that when I grew up I would buy one. Well, as most of you know, this past weekend was graduation and the phrases "You're all grown up" and "Welcome to adulthood" were mentioned quite often. I took this as my cue...and family friends who are car salesmen helped too!

Graduation marked the first of many transitions to come in the next few months. Saturday I move into my summer apartment, Monday I start working at Miles Design, and in a few short months I get to marry my best friend. I'm finding that "growing up" can either be a stressful transition or one that is enjoyed and lived well. It's going to be a challenging transition as I relocate from where I grew up in Northeast Ohio to Indianapolis.

As I begin this new chapter of life, I'm reminded of an article I read on Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright believed that consistency was needed, but that consistency alone was not enough. Consistency must be joined with the new, for consistency alone would kill creativity. Although Wright may have been speaking to the underlying unity of his architecture, I believe this notion holds true to the necessity of transition. There is discovery and opportunities for learning that come with transition, or rather "the new". I am looking forward to pursuing "the new" while at the same time clinging to what is consistent for comfort and reassurance.

"Hello...my name is" Miles Style

2009-05-06T18:51:00.001-07:00

Tonight Megan and I attended the Open House for Miles Design. Not only was the food delicious (Qdoba) and the work superb, but the name tags were incredibly entertaining! I wish I could remember what some of the others said...If I'm remembering correctly, one tag read "I'm only here for the beer".

I can't wait for May 18.

(click image to enlarge)

2009 Art+Design Seniors

2009-05-06T12:46:00.000-07:00

Black Pleather = Power?

2009-05-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

So I bought this great chair for only $15.00. When it comes to hand-me-down furniture, I'm always a little skeptical about the quality/oder, etc. but this chair is unbelievably odorless and clean -- no flaws -- and it makes me feel powerful when I sit in it...?

Megan and I decided a while back that our color pallet for our future living room would be black/white/khaki so I guess we're off to a

good start.

If you find yourself compelled to contribute, we are registered at Target, Crate & Barrel...and accept gift cards at IKEA. ha.

(click image to enlarge)

Miles Design

2009-04-30T08:14:00.000-07:00

It's not very often that students get their first choice when being hired out of college. I feel incredibly blessed and privileged to start working with the designers at Miles Design starting in a few short weeks -- my first choice! I could go on and on about their work and their approach but they say it best-- www.milesdesign.com

Over the past year I have become more excited with the collaborative side of design and really appreciate that Miles Design focuses much on the collaboration between design, client, and business and the success of all involved. I can't wait to start //

(images from milesdesign.com)

How Quickly Things Change

2009-04-28T15:48:00.000-07:00

The other day I had a few minutes to doodle. This is what I camp up with...

Today I spoke with Josh Miles of Miles Design....this is my newest doodle...

Time Is Running Out

2009-04-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

So much to do. So Little time. Graduation....12 days. Unbelievable.

Converge: More Images

2009-04-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Bulldog Invite #1.2 Revised

2009-04-07T20:56:00.000-07:00

So here is the revised version of the invitation. All feedback/suggestions would be appreciated. For those who aren't familiar with the specs, the spread is 4"x9", with a short front fold of 4"x"4. Also, ignore the gray boarder. It is just the pasteboard. (click image to enlarge)

Exhibition Open!

2009-04-06T11:03:00.000-07:00

Converge: It totally matters what it's next to
Anderson University Art+Design Senior Exhibition
Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 4P-8P & Saturday 1P-4P
Location 919 East 8th Street, Anderson Indiana

(below)
Joshua Cook
A Family Reunion
wood, laser

(click image to enlarge)

Come one, Come all...

2009-03-31T13:49:00.000-07:00

Before

After

It is official! Our opening reception is this Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 2-5 in the afternoon. The address is 919 East 8th Street Anderson, Indiana. The space was previously a Rent-A-Center but over the past month has been transformed into a gallery space. The senior class has completely revamped the space from cleaning, painting, and constructing over 50 additional feet of wall space. You'll have to come see it for yourself. It looks sweeeeet....

Bulldog Invite #1.2

2009-03-20T21:08:00.000-07:00

Here are two options for the interior spread (cover on previous entry). There is one I prefer but I'm interested in what additional viewers think. Let me know which one you prefer and why. I really appreciate it. (click image to enlarge)

Bulldog Invite #1

2009-03-19T21:26:00.001-07:00

Here is idea #1 : the size is 12" x 4".

The thin vertical hairline is actually where the front fold stops. The '2009' is part of the interior spread. The school colors are deep purple and white so I plan to use the purple throughout the remaining interior. Purple is tricky. I'll post the interior once it's a bit more resolved (in the near future).

All comments & critiques are welcome!
(click image to enlarge)

Good Type is like...

2009-03-18T19:17:00.000-07:00

The Elements of Typographic Style. Robert Bringhurst. 2005

"Good typography is like bread: ready to be admired, appraised and dissected before it is consumed." - Robert Bringhurst

This book is a must read for all designers (and should be read by anyone who writes...so everyone). Don't be intimidated--it's beautifully written. Very early in the book Bringhurst writes how letters have a life and dignity of their own. I am going to directly quote from this book because he writes so clearly I don't want my paraphrasing to miss anything:

Letterforms that honor and elucidate what humans see and say deserve to be honored in their turn. Well-chosen words deserve well-chosen letters; these in their turn deserve to be set with affection, intelligence, knowledge and skill. Typography is a link, and it ought, as a matter or honor, courtesy and pure delight, to be as strong as the others in the chain.

It gives me chills. There is the potential to be incredibly effective. The form feeds the function. Quite different than what we are used to hearing. I believe there is much to learn here specifically when we try to understand the significance of cohesion ||

UN1TY

2009-03-17T20:14:00.000-07:00

Had some extra time to mess around in Illustrator tonight. My University work has been based around discovering the significance of cohesion. I believe unity is a moral responsibility but the act of forming is just as important. What does Cohesion look like? I'm not really sure if it has anything to do with 1, but I'm working through that. The alphabet is teaching me more than you would imagine about cohesion and the power of well designed typography.

oh. Frank Lloyd Wright is still a sick man---in an unbelievable way.

Paula Scher | TED.com

2009-03-15T19:29:00.001-07:00

Paula Scher’s lecture “Great Design Is Serious (Not Solemn)” from last May’s Serious Play TEDTalk conference. Scher is one of my exemplars and does excellent design work as a partner for Pentagram. Her work includes, Citi bank, Truvia, NY Public Theatre, Museum of Modern Art, NY Philharmonic, etc. The lecture is 20 minutes but is totally worth it. Enjoy! ||

...and through the woods

2009-03-14T05:51:00.000-07:00

Spending the weekend with the grandparents! This is the view from their back patio and is one of my favorite places in the world. What a great start to Spring Break ||

View More Work!

2009-03-12T14:15:00.000-07:00

Artist Trade

2009-03-08T21:31:00.000-07:00

So this was an artist trade I made with a friend back home. She has cut my hair for years--charged me $0, I told her I would make it up to her. She just graduated from massage therapy school and is starting her own business in professional hair styling and licensed massage therapy. They are double sided business cards with each side addressing hair and massage. She loves them. I think they suit her perfectly! I hope to help expand her business system as soon as her business starts growing!

'A' Lithograph

2009-03-04T21:36:00.001-08:00

Here is the lithographic stone I am working on. I spent 7.5 hours preparing the image and pulling prints on Tuesday. The process is rough--but the outcome is worth it. If you want to see the print, it will be one of my pieces at our Senior Exhibition:

CONVERGE: it totally matters what it's next to
Opening: April 4, 2009; 2pm-5pm (art+refreshments)
919 East 8th Street (at the corner of 8th and College)
Anderson Indiana 46012

Juried Student Show '09

2009-03-02T20:36:00.000-08:00

Here are my pieces that made it into the 2009 Anderson University Department of Art + Design Juried Student Show. There were 7 banners total but I only submitted four. They were used back in November but decided to make a second appearance. For more images from the visual campaign, visit My Porfolio Site (book > Vote | 08)

Save the Date!

2009-03-01T09:57:00.001-08:00

Well, here they are! Offset Lithography on 130 lb. paper. Glorious (thanks to Able Printing in Chicago). Meg and I spent hours cutting the labels and getting them ready for send off! 5ish months to go!!

Student Handbooks

2009-02-27T22:11:00.001-08:00

2009 Anderson University Department of Art+Design Handbooks that I designed last August but finally went to Print this month. The Inspiration came from Chica Chica Boom Boom :)

olives= g's counter.

2009-02-26T15:56:00.000-08:00

counter =negative space within letterform

I was playing around the other day with the letter g and decided to make a g-creature. Somehow it developed an eye made of olive and a huge nose (which is actually an ear according to type anatomy). Anyway, now whenever I eat an olive, I swear it's actually the counter of g. Weird.

My fiancee bought some wicked shoes for her bridal showers. I hope to post some photos of her artwork very soon! :) she is brilliant.

Behind the Name

2009-02-25T10:44:00.000-08:00

This blog is titled: Relearning.

Learn: to gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in something by study, experience, or being taught.
Relearn: to learn again

With learning comes the opportunity to embrace ignorance. When ignorance is accepted and appreciated, discovery can happen. In my work right now I am relearning the alphabet and discovering the shared relationships between our people world and the world of typography. This they do not teach in Kindergarten. In relearning the alphabet I am beginning to see them as people. People that can unite to communicate something greater or they can create a typographical mess. There are enough parallels between between the two worlds that cause me to believe there may be some truth in the way the alphabet operates. Truth that could be carried over to the people world. ||

The title may also serve as a disclaimer from time to time.

Jasper

2009-02-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

I want one. (Jasper Johns. 0 through 9, 1960)

The Studio

2009-02-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

I love typography.