Heavy Metal & Awkward Prose
My good pal, Julie Gomoll, recently introduced me to a cover version of Simon and Garfunkel’s classic, The Sound of Silence (video below). This unexpectedly beautiful interpretation by heavy metal band, Disturbed, took my breath away. I’m not a huge fan of metal, but this haunting version was worthy of multiple listens, which triggered a…
Tuesday’s Type Tip: Tracking vs. Kerning
When “flicker” becomes “fucker,” you know someone got fired.
The Not-So-Glamorous Life
Today I spent 16 hours designing two pages of a 32-page brochure. I wouldn’t say this is normal, but it’s not a first. If I had the energy, I’d be embarrassed or depressed, but who’s got the time? The life of a small business owner isn’t glamorous, and it isn’t always fun. So what drives…
Texas Association of Counties
Awards Show Presentation Slides
The Inglenook Decor, Brochure
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Texas Association of Partners in Education
Conference Graphics
San Antonio’s Latest Jewel: Carnival Ride Minus the Nausea
The Weenies went to San Antonio yesterday for some work and a visit with Mama Weenie. The highlight of the day was after the sun went down and we headed over to the San Fernando Cathedral to see the city’s new multimedia production, “San Antonio | The Saga,â€Â by French artist, Xavier de Richemont. Using projection mapping technology, Richemont was able to…
Business Ownership: The Zen of Terror
Exactly 14 years ago this month I started my own business. Like most things in my small universe, it wasn’t a very graceful transition. This was before the term “entrepreneur” made it onto the collective radar. Most people just thought I was nuts. “What about health insurance? How are you going to get clients? What…
