Hey Ray! Caricature

Hi All,

Happy New Year....OK, it's a little late.  Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm), would say you have 3 days before the statute of limitations runs out on "Happy New Year."  But I digress.

Here's a fun little caricature that I did for a friend, Ray, who is a life coach specializing in helping couples work through their issues.   I had a little fun with it and turned out Ray loved it and uses it for everything.  The other day he gave me a golf ball....that had the caricature printed on it.  He told me a client had it printed for him.

The original Ray Kopakowski caricature. 

Over the last couple of years I've done a few background variations and designed a couple of tshirts for him as well, with the caricature on them.  The one thing I didn't expect, was the golf ball with the pic on it. 

Hey Ray QnA - Design for social media to go with his podcast where he answers relationship questions

 Ray's got a good little practice going; helping people in relationship crisis, a podcast, he's finishing some books, and he's planning to do some public speaking in the near future.
His practice is called: Inner Power Insights.  He works with local clients as well as folks around the country and even internationally.  Website: InnerPowerInsights.com

The "Ask Ray" golf ball. 

It's been a fun little project that keeps bringing in work.  In the near future, there's a couple of book covers that I'll be designing around the Ray pic and I'm sure there's other projects that will come up as well.

That's all for now.  Back to work.  I hope you all have a wonderful winter.  Enjoy each day.  Even if you're in cold country - relax and enjoy...summer will be here soon.  Make each day a good one and do something good for others too....maybe even for a stranger. 

Peace,

Tom

Tom Kreienbrink
Artist, Illustrator, and Designer
www.behance.net/tk-art
email: tom.kbrink@gmail.com

Aaron Rodgers Sketch

Hi All,

You may know...I'm a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan.  And...they're one game away from the Super Bowl.  Yes!!  I'm excited.

So the other day I was doing a little sketching in a nice custom hand-made sketchbook my son Dave gave to me for Fathers day last year.  I did a little sketch of Aaron Rodgers.  I didn't intend to share it, but then I took it into Photoshop and had a little fun with it and...I'll share it anyways. 

Just quick and dirty sketch fun.  I had fun doing them.  I get a little self conscious sharing something that's loose and quick - but that's ok.  I will anyhow. 

The NFC Championship game is today. Go Pack Go!!

Have a great Sunday,

Tom

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LA Design and Custom Decal

Hi All,

Welcome to 2020.  It's a new year, the holidays are over and it's time to get back to biz.  It's winter here in Phoenix, AZ and it's so nice.  We're getting a little frost on the windshield of the car and some cooler temps in the day.  I know it's not winter like some of our northern and higher elevation friends experience, but it's a welcome break from our long hot summer.

I've been pretty busy, but still working on some artwork here and there.  One project I recently completed was requested by a friend of mine.  She's been getting out of her comfort zone, trying to construct a project/gift for her girlfriend: a make up table complete with lighted mirror.  She asked if I could design and illustrate a logo for this desk, to specifically customize this unique project and help with a solution to carry it out.

My friend wanted to show/reflect her partner's talent and love of singing, and customize it with her initials; LA.  LA (Los Angeles), is also where she's from.  The basic idea was there, so I got out the sketch book and pencil and drew up some ideas.  When I got to where my friend, Janessa wanted to go with this, I completed a tight sketch to work off of.

I took the sketch into Photoshop on my computer and using the power of layers, I started plotting points and creating paths.  For the most part, it's assembled with dark layers on bottom, working toward the lighter ones on top.  I created  two designs.  One with a star and one without.

When finished she decided she wanted the mic w/cord on the desk top and the star version as a small decal for the lighted mirror frame.  The next step - search the internet for a company who can print the decals.  We found Stickersstickers.com and had them print for us. They did a great job at a reasonable price.  The next step was to apply the decals.  So I got together with Janessa and we applied them to the prepped desk.  Janessa used a product called Modgepodge to cover and seal the decals to prevent peeling and damage.  (she told me later that the Modgepodge worked great).

When finished - the desk looked wonderful and is a piece to be treasured for many years to come.  I'm happy that I was able to assist in helping this project become an amazing gift.

Well, gotta go.  I hope you all are doing well and that your projects are coming along nicely.

Peace,

Tom

Tom Kreienbrink
on-line portfolio: www.behance.net/tk-art
on-line gift shop: https://www.zazzle.com/store/kbrink_design