The Pinewood Princess

I was so happy to have uncovered these pictures while searching through files on my computer. My recent project illustrating for the Boy Scout Jamboral reminded me of the pioneer day float that I was able to art direct and participate in. The Pinewood Princess paid homage to the tradition of mothers helping their young cub scouts in their scouting merit badges. We wanted to design a pinewood derby car with a bit of a Nascar flair. Add two incredibly large cartoon headed figures and you just about have a float. Our ramp provided seating for young cub scouts to ride on the float in comfort. We also displayed some of the cub scout's larger than life pinewood derby cars. This all took place in July of '06. We had a great time, and we took home the Children's Choice Award from the Ogden Pioneer Day Parade Committee.

Mockingbird

Control Confidence

For a software company that helps clients prepare for external audits. Through the creative process I was interested in getting a subtle double 'C' in there somewhere as well as a captain's wheel on a ship.

Branding and biz card for voice teacher

Boy Scout Jamboral

I feel fortunate to have been asked to illustrate for this project for the Boy Scouts of America. It was a pleasure to work under the direction and collaborate with Brent Watts and Peder Singleton. The Jamboral is this weekend at the Miller Motor Sportspark. The 3 rectangle banners will be hung from a stadium and will be around 25' feet tall. The other flags will measure about 6' tall.

Here are some actual photos taken during the event:

Joshua

New addition to the family means a new logo to create. This mark for Joshua was tricky but I love the story behind it. It was inspired by a growing bean stalk and the words 'Just Wait'; saying Joshua in Italian sounds very much like that phrase. We'd named our son and I was pronouncing his name in Italian over and over. 'Just wait' is what I heard; the same 'just wait' I'd been hearing I'd been hearing in my mind with respect to many life questions for the past 6 months. In that moment, I once again learned how patience is a virtue and how true inspiration doesn't always come on my timeline, but it does come.

Ogden Marathon Poster Contest submission

I put these together for a poster contest that is going on for the Ogden Marathon. They allow two submissions so I thought I'd take advantage of the chance to do two pieces. Two very different pieces. I like to board game concept in that it shows off some specific details of the Ogden race. Submissions are showing in the Union Station Gallery 51 during the month of September. I went to check them out today with the kids. Not much to say for the competition. I didn't see many other pieces there. The great news is that my two pieces sold on the first night during the gallery stroll. Yeah!