Wow - what a busy weekend. Had a great 4th of July holiday, got to watch a good fireworks display. Then, we hosted a party yesterday, which was fun. A low key get together, but hopefully a good time for all. Whew!
Today I dug out a piece that a did a while back for a guy we call Cap'n Pete. Cap'n Pete is a guy who would conduct transition programs for the military. The programs help military members transition professionally from being an active duty military member to becoming a civilian again and Cap'n Pete is excellent at what he does.
Cap't Pete had developed a special transition program for career military members who were venturing out into the workforce after a 20+ year career. I developed a design that he could use on folders, coffee cups, email and web, and various other promotional items. One thing about Cap'n Pete; he is a huge Jimmy Buffet fan - or a Parrot Head.
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| Midlife Cruise artwork - Photoshop and Wacom tablet. |
The life preserver is a symbol of getting help that is needed - like someone tossing you a life preserver when you're floundering in the water. We all need that when transitioning to a new chapter of life post military service. Of course the parrot and drink with umbrella are a light hearted nod to Pete's love of Jimmy Buffet and the laid back lifestyle and his mellow island music. It's also representative of how this should be an enjoyable "cruise," into a new chapter in life, not a rough situation.
Like a lot of my artwork, I started with a tight pencil layout. I then scan the pencil sketch in to the computer and work in the color with Photoshop and a Wacom tablet.
Well - gotta go. There are still things to be done today. Have a great week ahead. Enjoy every day.
Peace,
Tom
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