Logo Design

Ok I swear I have too many friends...well it's a good thing! So here is a logo I just designed for a friend who has just started up this little cafe at Ettalong Beach on The Esplanade on the gorgeous central coast NSW. The cafe is in a fantastic position on the waterfront and is situated just across from the Mantra hotel. The brief was she wanted a clean & simple design and after many pencil sketches I felt this would work for the cafe's style. The airbrush effect of the lines portray the sea as it laps the shoreline across from the cafe. It's such a tranquil spot. The cafe is up and running and the food and coffee is delicious. Open 7 days for breakfast & lunch!!!

Logo Design

Recently designed this logo for friends of mine starting up a tours and charters company on the Central Coast of NSW. Their brief was the logo had to be simple, using a 'moving' southern cross graphic with Australian colours and it had to portray fun. This is exactly what they were after.
I then had to come up with designs for their new & recently purchased, fully equipped bus to get on the road and get attention. Some of the photos used on the sides of the bus I took as well as we tried to capture in a photo block just what tours or types of ventures the company organises. They shuttle people on conferences, film sets, tours, winery tours throughout the Hunter region, wedding party guests, golfing tours, horse races or tourist attractions, etc. So look out for them around the coast or go on line at www.letsgotoursandcharters.com.au if you need details for a trip for yourself!!!

This caricature was requested for a Kindergarten teacher from all the kids in her class!
This caricature requested for a Principal who was retiring and was the hardest piece I've done so far. This caricature had to encorporate most of this lady's teaching life and drawing every single element was looking messy. I took a trip to Spotlight and discoverd the many pieces that scrapbookers use to create their albums. I had a field day let me tell you , and, no, i won't be starting scrapbooking after this! I bought little felt frames, wood frames, little bags as she travels alot, little books and pencils and the lamp post was just perfect as a signpost of all the places she's taught at or lived at. The background papers available just helped to pull it all together. The actual caricature was drawn seperately and is attached to the board with double sided thick foam tape that raises it a little from the background paper. The whole piece about a 11"x14" size, was placed in a black frame and is quite a spectacular piece if I say so m'self!



This caricature was fun to draw as the brief explained this guy loves to shop and wanted to look a little more oriental. He also wants to own a 'Red Dog' so I added that element into a luxurious bag with bling!
This was drawn with pastel and coloured pencils.

A Cats Day...cartoon series

This is number 6 in the series and....like most cats, he was feeling a little mischievous today!!

Somersby Falls NSW

Somerby Falls on the central coast NSW is such a beautiful spot to visit. A photographers dream spot for amazing photos that would change on a daily basis and upon whatever weather you encounter. It's a fairly easy walk down to the base of the falls but a steep walk back up lots of stairs. Well worth it I say. I'm currently doing a photo shoot for a tour bus company on the coast and just getting to reconnect with the gorgeous landscapes here is magical. I had to wait 2 hours for the falls shots as it was a hot summer day and everyone goes to the falls to cool off in the clear water.

A Cats Day... cartoon

This is the third cartoon in this series based on an idea that a cat could fashionably wear a fur coat (faux) of course and partake in a random act of street exposure without getting into trouble. Nothing to expose but feels good anyway, hehe!!! Enjoy!

A Cats Day cartoon series

This is the second cartoon from A Cats Day series. I have lots of currawong birds flying overhead at my house and they drop berries all around you like little bombs. I felt the need to get 'em back!