Read my news and views from the trenches. I am a guest author for Notes on Design, a blog published by Sessions School of Design.

PDF Portfolios
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Graphic Design-NEW (3/08) Illustration Typography

Fonts
My original font designs are available for purchase through several online distributors.

Interviews
Here are answers to questions asked of me by design students concerning a career in graphic arts and other items of interest.

Lithographs
Handcolored prints of popular Boston and Cambridge scenes are available for purchase here.

PAPYRUS...Love it Or Hate It?
Any thoughts on the world's most ubiquitous font that you just have to get off your chest? Post 'em here.

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I was recently interviewed by CNN for a little piece featured in the small business section of CNNMoney.com sharing a bit of positive news for graphic designers and advertising professionals in this sick economy. [10.09.08]

Two pieces that I designed for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage were chosen winners in Graphic Design USA Magazine's 2008 American InHouse Design Awards. One entry will be featured in the July 2008 Awards issue. [07.15.08]

Read some of my scary true stories about getting started in a design career and share some of your own on Notes on Design. [07.15.08]

Here's an interview I did for Joe Wagner at IHeartPapyrus.com recalling some of the good ol' days. [07.24.07]


Still keeping busy... I've finished several new websites this summer. See them all on my re-tooled Website Design section. [07.15.08]

I also finished a traditional pen & ink cover illustration for the American Classic, The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman. The Folio Society, publisher of "beautiful editions of the world’s greatest books," will release this title in November 2008. [07.18.08]

I have partnered with Pop Artist, Ed Heck (some really great stuff here) to create a new CD cover and booklet insert design for Kimmy Schwimmy. One of the most fun jobs I've done in a long time... Kimmy Schwimmy, Volume 2. [09.04.07]