Author Archives: Max
Happy Halloween! Coloring Page to Download and Print
Happy Halloween! I created the above image for anyone to print and color with their favorite crayons, pens or anything else. The image was first sketched in pencil and then brought into Illustrator to create crisp lines using vector paths.
Posted in Downloads, Illustration, Portfolio Tagged cat, coloring page, halloween, illustration, illustrator, jack-o-lantern, pumpkin, spider, spider web 2 Comments
Chico State — 40 Years of Graphic Design, Illustration & Photography
This year marks the 40th anniversary of graphic design at Chico State. Having graduated from Chico State's design program I'm happy to be able to return to my former school for the alumni reunion this October.
Use Photoshop Actions to Improve Your Workflow
Discovering and learning to to use Photoshop actions can dramatically improve your workflow saving you time and the frustration of repeating tedious tasks over and over again.
Posted in How To Tagged action, adobe photoshop, automate, cell phones, graphic design, image editing, photoshop actions, save time, workflow 1 Comment
Nature Photography
I lay on my back, tall grass reaching toward the sky all around me. I stare up at fluffy clouds drifting along in a sea of blue. Closing my eyes I hear leaves rustling in the wind and the familiar sound of birds singing in the distance. The smell of eucalyptus reminds me of the long line of immense trees standing like giants along the edge of the field at the end of the street where I lay...
Posted in Photography, Portfolio Tagged camera, childhood, flowers, landscape, memories, nature, Photography, pictures, plants, sunset 2 Comments
Quick and Easy Thank You Cards
Following are the steps we took to create our own personal cards without spending much effort or time. And now that we have a two-year-old son we need use all the extra time we can get!
Posted in How To, Personal Design Tagged bristol board, diy, fire truck, graphic design, How To, illustration, pen, thank you cards, tutorial, x-acto 2 Comments
Hippo Kisses Logo Design
Hippo Kisses is a boutique offering "new and preloved clothing and giftsfrom the belly and beyond." The logo needed to appeal to babies, kids and parents with a primary target audience of mothers.
Posted in Logo Design, Portfolio Tagged adobe illustrator, graphic design, hippo kisses, identity, illustration, logo design, sketches, typography Leave a comment
Beyond the Focus Logo Design
BeyondTheFocus.com is a WordPress powered site created by myself and Eric M. Martin. The site will feature articles about photography as well as free textures, wallpapers and tutorials. The site is supposed to be a fun place to learn about photography, and the logo needed to reflect that.
Posted in Logo Design, Portfolio Tagged adobe illustrator, beyond the focus, graphic design, identity, illustration, logo, logo design, typography, website header Leave a comment
Berkeley Covenant Church Logo Design
The Berkeley Covenant Church describes themselves as a "growing family of faith nurtured by the love of Christ to bring the whole gospel to Berkeley and beyond." When they came to me for a logo design I asked them what they wanted the logo to convey. The three main ideas they wanted included in the logo were: community, spirituality and diversity.
Posted in Logo Design, Portfolio Tagged adobe illustrator, graphic design, identity, logo, logo design, sketches, typography 1 Comment
Randolf the Hungry Wizard Logo Design
Randolf the Hungry Wizard is an action/comedy, short film which tells the story of a young wizard plagued with the curse of unceasing hunger. He is forced to commit unspeakable acts in an attempt to satiate his ravaging need for food. The logo had to ooze fantasy and magic while being somewhat playful and fun. Many fonts were explored, but ultimately I decided on Zapf Chancery which has that old, fantasy vibe I was looking for.
Posted in Logo Design, Portfolio Tagged adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, fantasy, graphic design, logo, logo design, randolf the hungry wizard, sketches, typography, whimsy Leave a comment
Cricket Signage at the San Jose
Spring Style Show 2012