Diversity

Sparky's Activity Book, NFPA; acrylic ink with Photoshop

In this economic environment it seems you must adapt or perish. I've been working on my own evolution and that includes diversifying my client list, my skills, and my resources. But I feel better equipped to survive this climate than ever. I have a new resolve to do what it takes including working longer hours, working faster, doing projects that I may have turned down in the past, and doing more pre-production and client service because of new digital skills and software. And I'm getting Tim to "collaborate" with me more (meaning I beg him to do some of his digital magic on my traditional work). I am happy to say that this old dinosaur may be growing wings.

I'm working on new digital skills constantly but have also been trying different traditional media as well. The marriage of digital and traditional media is the most comfortable for me right now. Let's have a look:

Highlights For Children, July 2009; traditional acrylic ink with watercolor (fast and fun!)

Black Enterprise Magazine, June 2009.
Special Report: What Obama's Economic Agenda Means for You;
traditional watercolor with Photoshop

Cover for American Bar Association Natural Resources and Environment,
traditional acrylic with Photoshop.