The Hills are Alive

Winter chill-induced visions: sleds... snowmen... plaid...

Rustle. Rustle. Gobble! Gobble!

Spent the weekend visiting the in-laws and making a slideshow.

Won't earn Weekend Warrior status at this pace!

Brush with Painting

Exploring acrylic painting. I'm pleased with the results and hope the recipient is too!

Logo for a Good Cause

The “PASS IT ON” program from the Spring Lake Sports League in Lincolnwood, IL, collects and donates gently used sporting equipment and uniforms to schools and recreation centers in Chicago’s most needy neighborhoods. They help kids have fun!

Here's a shot of several versions of the finished logo and the rough sketches that proceeded it.

Big Sale?

Just heard word all Cafe Press stuff is 15% off through Saturday. Don't know if its only for the 'featured' stuff, but a good excuse to pick up some goods... especially from the Graveyard Shift!

MikeDraws Merchandise

This shirt features a unique pencil skeleton ( pencil-eton? ) working his fingers to the bone, trying to beat that final deadline. Available printed on a variety of colors and styles of shirts, mugs, and other merchandise from Cafe Press.

Postcards are Here

Just back from local printer Clark Graphics. These will serve as a hard-copy accompaniment to the slides show posted earlier. Wow, synergy?

Art that makes Ideas Sing

Are your presentations whistling Dixie? High time to let them howl with some full-throated illustration!

Art that makes Ideas Sing

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Anybody Home?

Come in and look around. Help yourself to a slice o' onion, pot a plant or check the oil.

Images for household product concepts.

Show'em How its Done

The latest postcard promotion demonstrating that in order to persuade a client/customer just how your idea works, a accurate and attractive picture sure helps. Done quickly and within budget sure helps too! Got a new idea, a way to improve your existing product, or just need some slick graphics to impress? I'd like to help you out!

Some of the Guests at the New Years Party

Take a look and give a little support to:  Glorified Gopher,   The Chicago Reader,  Peaches & Coconuts,  Egg on Your Face & Deli in Your Belly , Tyler's Tender.

Creating a Holiday Card