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MK Lynde photography

A clean simple post card that promotes local photographer MK Lynde

The quality work speaks for itself. the traditional pattern on the reverse of the card grounds the images and lends an heirloom quality.

The copy and logo I created for her as well

Behind Glass

Some remaining tools of the trade left over from my signcrafting years. I do miss it, however it was time to leave.

Another hand skill swallowed up by the cold efficiency of technology.

Residential Sign

The clients home was designed in a minimalist Scottish arts and crafts flavour, respecting their scottish heritage.

The sign design was inspired by the ancient iconic markers that dot Scotland. It respects the balanced, established landscaped front entrance - more of a participant than a feature.

The visually weighty design is well grounded in colour and tapered to harmonize with the evergreens that will cradle the sign when it's nestled in the landscaping, lending a sense of permanence and belonging.

The full horse design was applied at the client's specific request.

Last week a OPP constable was murdered on the job, the funeral was Friday past - a dark cold solemn day.

Our band OPP Pipes and Drums) led the funeral procession. 6,000 Police officers 4-5 deep lined the procession for blocks.

(I'm second row, second from the back)

Here is a letter sent to our drum major from one of the OPP constables in the procession:

Hi boys. Just a quick thought on today. As sad as this day and these gatherings are, they represent an opportunity for our members and other agencies to come together with a common purpose. No ego, no agendas, just one purpose to support one and another.

The greatest sense of pride and heeling, for me and most others, comes from the march behind our pipes and drums.

Today you were simply outstanding. I know I speak for all the OPP members, it was a great sense of pride to march with you out today, and back with all the other agencies.

You should be proud of yourselves, I am proud to call you the OPP, my, pipes and drums.

The photos are from the Toronto Star news blog. To view more

Influence

I continue the tedious task of repackaging (and reinventing) myself distilling it into the form of a web site.

It's interesting how many talented and experienced acquaintances are mentoring me through this process, I'm blessed.

An observation passed to me lately was that my design work is inflenced by art and my art inflenced by design. interesting...

This is an illustration I created for a oktoberfest a few years back. It'll reside on my illustration landing page

The warmth of Spring

feels like it's just around the corner. Other than the muck and a dog attack it was a beautiful afternoon for a run Friday.

This picture was taken on the last leg of a 17 km run

Taken with iphone

This is what happens when taking a picture while running - it snapped this shot just before it hit the ground and skittered through the mud.

Coffee Label

The Apt Student

Bella was enthralled watching the 3 D drawing video, she's a sponge for knowledge and bit of a techno junkie. ...they grow up so fast.

She 's an enthusiastic student but lacks the discipline.

Tea anyone?

While reviewing material for my website I came across this fun tea shop sign design that I created a few years back.

Full round shape

Newspaper ad

News print ads are a challenge - they have to project a clear enriched message in a two toned cluttered format. If successfully designed, an image in grayscale can almost seem to project colour in an otherwise very flat medium.

This was my attempt today. (actual size)

A master in the art of Adobe Illustrator

Illustrations created in Adobe Illustrator by Yukio Miyamoto

Anyone who has created vector based illustrations would have to agree this designer's works are Inconceivable masterworks.

click to enlarge

A new one in the works

A banner from the new blog I'm developing along with a new website for myself - A simple clean minimalist site that showcases my work free from distraction.

I hope to have it publish by the end of next week.

amazing technology

As I slowly emerge from my cave I'm discovering a new amazing world of technology and creativity.

Here is a video of a 3D drawing - the applications are endless.

Enlightenment

Design processes through the Right side of the brain. I always believed true design comes from this environment, free of self / ego.

This presentation (link below) resonated with me

Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight | Video on TED.com

Ski Resort Logo

An long established Ontario ski resort that was in need of an image update. an interchangeable logo that would have the flexibility to fit into their seasonal usage promotion.

They desired a fresh image that would appeal to their longstanding members and capture the imagination of potential new members. The logo reflects the boastful vertical pitch of their ski runs and creates a comfortable easy ambience in a traditional early ontario (1920's) format.

- Safe but not boring

Revised ad

A less ambiguous message.

The table profile is the same used in the cafe and the honeycomb image is a glass etching used throughout the cafe.

Winter

A blustery cold couple of days in Creemore to start the new year.

Let's see what changes will happen this year and where this new journey will take me. I sense it will be filled with new beginnings.

Happiness and blessings for everyone this New New Year.

A frosty view out the window

The Olympic Torch travels through Creemore

A bit of excitement when the torch made it's way down our main street.