Weekend Paintings – March 27
My paintings in the past year have begun to go in a direction that is very illustrated like, with solid black lines and solid vibrant colors. Well on this day, when I stepped in front of the canvas, I wanted to go back to an older style of mine; more painterly (if that is a [...]
Poster Series Weekend of March 27
This weekend was wonderful. The weather has been great in Houston. If it could stay like this most of the year I would be very happy, but to appreciate this weather we have to go through things like 100 degree weather and humidity. Last week I worked on the sketches that will be used for [...]
Weekend of March 20 – Posters and Painting Combines
This weekend I started the sketches for some posters I am developing. Here they are: These drawings are 11 x 17 in size and will become full posters and paintings. This week was busy like last week and I didn’t get a chance to sit and draw until 9:30 tonight. Next weekend I look forward [...]
Weekend of March 13 – No Painting – Lots of Drawing
I didn’t paint this week, but I did create quite a bit of drawing. This drawing is a little bit different style the most. I decided to ink the face and build facial features using wax-based and oil-based media. I like the direction and will make a series out of this style. The following drawings [...]
Creative Women United and Workshops
Last month I joined a group – Creative Women United. It is filled with innovative, community conscious and creative women who are changing the world and minds. Today, I participated in various workshops on independent media, home schooling, children care and public relations materials. I presented two workshops; Creating Web sites for Non-designers and How [...]
Poster Series – Transplant
Transplant is a poster that I created in February of 2009. I am from Detroit, Michigan. It was a long drive and a long transition to the life I now enjoy. I hope to continue this series of posters now that I have combined web site and blog. I would love feedback on this design. [...]
BRANDTweet – Join in the Conversation
How do I write a mission statement? What should my focus be? Who is my audience? How do I reach them? Is my message clear? Do you have questions on how you can better your identity as an artist. Join BRANDTweet, a new bi-weekly event by DMJStudio. Tweet your questions to @dmjstudio on branding and [...]
Dissecting DMJ’s Painting and Drawing Style – January 2, 2009
I’ve been into portraits the last month or so. This sketch seemed like it would make a fascinating portrait painting. All artist have signature things that they do in their subjects or with their palette that distinguished them and their style of painting from others. I’m no different. Here are some things I’ve noticed in [...]
New Direction – January 27, 2009
I’ve been on a lot of networking sites and I see people sharing their expertise and knowledge about whatever they do. I think that is awesome. I thought this would become one of those people. I can see it now – “Expert in Graphic Design and Branding” – Sounds good and it may be true. [...]
Brand Basics
WHY BRAND? Branding simply is the sum of all the characteristics, tangible and intangible, that makes the service and products of an organization or business unique. These characteristics include our message, our goals and objectives, our services, our visual image in print, online and in our locations. Brand is the promise of the services and [...]
Sketchbook for Art House Project
Last month I decided to take part in a sketch book project with Art House Co-op. Here is a page of the sketchbook. I have a week to do some more work. I’ll share more pages before I send it off. If you are interested in the project and others just as interesting, visit: www.atrhousecoop.com
Weekend Painting – Week of October 4
This weekend, I completed the following painting. Excuse the blurry photo. I had to take these photos with my iphone. Great phone, not the greatest picture quality. I started two paintings this weekend. I will work on these next week. I am enjoying this series. It has sparked some really fascinating ideas for me. One [...]