I kept thinking that I haven’t done much lately to post about… what? It’s really been like a tidal wave. I’ve been working on several design jobs simultaneously - it’s keeping me quite busy (but I’m not complaining! It’s work!). I also made some centerpieces for our ward Derby Party (The KY Derby is a HUGE deal out here). Maybe I’ll post something about those later. But, for now, here are some of the design projects I’ve been working on…

The outside and inside of a folded business card I just finished for an interior designer. I also designed the logo. This was a referral job - love that!

A baby announcement for friends and their twin boys. I took the photos for this also. Fun! I did this as a gift for them.

A postcard design for an orthodontic practice (owned by friends). I also designed the logo and a business card for them. The funny thing is, they chose the logo design that I thought they’d like the least… in fact, I almost didn’t include it on the sample page. You just never know what a client might like.. BTW, who knew it would pay off (literally) to know so many dental students? I’m glad they remembered me when they set up their practice.

A Christening invitation and variation with back (I generally design for both front & back). This was another referral job. I feel truly blessed.

So, that’s what I’ve been working on lately. As a designer, you kind of have to be part chameleon to be able to design to the tastes of the people who have hired you. It’s fun for me to be able to branch out into different styles like that, but me being an artist, I sometimes get a little frustrated with designing FOR other people. I guess that’s why I’m starting my own company - so I can design what I want. Well, that, and because I would love to have some money to fund the art habit. Oh yeah, and after forking out all that cash for the classes, I should at least do something with the skill set. Heheh.

CREATIVITY QUESTION: How do you keep your motivation to complete your projects?
This is a tough one for me, and I have to admit I’m not very good at it. Sometimes I get tired or bored and sometimes distracted and other times I just plain don’t have or don’t make time. I call myself the queen of unfinished projects - now, that is NOT to say I’m proud of the title. I don’t mind having a few projects going on at once, but I wish I would finish up some of the major ones so I can move forward a few steps. Ahhh, life.