“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.’” erma bombeck
Although the majority of my work involves graphic design …
[logos / branding / signage / brochures / ads / posters / books / magazines / newspapers / web graphics]
… I’ve worn many hats over the years.
Illustrator
Besides drawing and painting for pleasure, I painted an eagle mural for Boyd Chevrolet in 1990 and have illustrated dozens of brochures, magazine articles and book covers. Here’s an example:
Book cover for America on the Edge (1992)
Songwriter
Besides writing songs for enjoyment (two were recorded on albums), I’ve written several jingles. Here’s an example:
Joy of the Lord for First Baptist Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas (1987). To hear it, click on the score.
Photographer
Besides taking thousands of photographs during my travels, I’ve taken photos for brochures, magazines articles, advertisements and books. Here’s an example:
One of several photos of the Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Chorus used in the book This is Their Story! This is Their Song! (2020)
Writer
Besides writing poems, plays, two self-published novels and a collection of short stories, I’ve written text for innumerable brochures, ads, fundraising campaigns, books and magazine articles. Here’s an example:
Ascension of the AI God published in Prophecy in the News (February 2018)
Typographer
In addition to hand drawn calligraphy, I've created typeface families and display typefaces for businesses and publications.
Typefaces - 1: Texan for Southern Baptist Texan (3 weights, roman & italic) / 2: Ricardo for SBC LIFE (3 weights, roman & italic) / 3: Gabriel for Oklahoma Baptist Messenger (3 weights, roman & italic) / Numbers: Newlife for SBC LIFE (5 weights, roman & italic) / Display - 4: Advantage for C-TEQ corporate branding
Editor
Almost every book, magazine and brochure I’ve designed, I’ve functioned as a copy editor as well. Sometimes behind the scenes; often in an official capacity. Here’s a recent example:
Over the Front (Summer 2023)
I wonder what hats I’ll be wearing today.