This is the final design for the 2016 Kennett Brewfest. This is the third year in a row that I have created a t-shirt design for the event, and it's always a challenge to come up with something fresh. In the official version I went more of a trendy route. In the unaccepted version, I was going for a pin-up, advertising style. And of course the reference to Garth Brooks' song 'Friends in Low Places' isn't hard to catch either.

Opening late 2016, worKS is a space for a curated group of high end purveyors of artisan, designer, handcrafted, vintage and one-of-a-kind goods. The space will feature local artisans and their wares. I was contacted by the owner, Tara, to create a logo with a classic industrial feel to it. The goal was to emphasize the 'KS' at the end, as a reference to the town of Kennett Square. I provided additional designs that were so well accepted we decided to make t-shirts to sell in the space.

In 2016 The Creamery opened in Kennett Square, PA. Transforming a century-old warehouse space into a pop-up beer garden featuring food trucks, local brews, live music, and games for young and old. The development included local artists, and when I was contacted to be involved I jumped at the chance. This 7 by 4.5 foot board was designed and hand-painted to be hung in the main space. In addition, a few other small boards can be found throughout the space.

Working closely with the owner, I was able to create this custom illustrated logo, from conception to completion. We experimented with different styles before deciding on this simple industrial style. The illustration was done by hand based on a traditional european style of table design.

I worked closely with the author to design from concept to completion, this hand lettered and illustrated book cover. The client, Estelle Tracy, was interested in creating a new cover for her eBook, but ended up loving the design so much she had to use it for the paperback as well.

This logo was hand lettered and vectored for a coffee roasting business in Philadelphia, PA. The illustration design was conceptualized with the business owner in order to reflect his brand. Other illustrations were included in the final package for use in merchandising, etc. A t-shirt design was created as an additional resource. The coffee is fantastic; check them out!

I first met Tim Mountz in 2007. After forging a friendship and watching his tomato empire grow, we both decided we should put our minds together to create a great brand. I started by illustrating nearly 60 different heirloom tomatoes and vegetables for his seed packets. After the product was featured on Oprah's "O-List", and in Williams Sonoma's Summer 2013 catalogue, we decided it was time for a new logo. The logo was hand lettered and vectored. In addition I have created posters and t-shirt designs for sale at farmer's markets in the Philadelphia area.

In 2015 I was hired by a local private winery to create custom illustrated wine labels for their rosé and grüner veltliner varieties. In addition I illustrated a label for an apple cider they created from their apple harvest. Illustrations and lettering were made by hand and vectored.

In 2015 United By Blue opened an outpost on the boardwalk of Asbury Park, New Jersey. They contacted me to create hand-lettering to be used across multiple merchandising platforms: t-shirts, tote bags, and pennants. The design was hand drawn and vectored. 

I've been working with State & Union to create custom merchandise designs since they opened in August of 2014. In addition to these hand lettered designs, I have created hand-painted signs for store products and store sales.

In 2015, Nomadic Pies opened up a brick-and-mortar storefront in Kennett Square, PA. I was contacted by Molly, the owner, to create a hand-illustrated rendering of the storefront to be used on a flyer. The Grand Opening type was hand-drawn as well. Soon after, I was contacted once more to create a drawing to be printed on t-shirts and sold in the shop and out of the food truck.

This logo was created in 2015 to be used as a stamp on the hand crafted leather products produced by John Burdumy over at JR Burd. The second image is a type treatment selection for logos. John creates a beautiful collection of hand made leather goods out of his home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Sun Bear Apiary is a small, owner operated apiary located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Recently I was hired to help rebrand the business, including new logo marks, labels for honey, candles, and leather balm, and a custom illustrated t-shirt design. The logo illustration was based off of a real sun bear that the client got to know while working at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Maryland.

Since 2007 I have worked for the famed Philadelphia restauranteur, Aimee Olexy, at her restaurant in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Throughout that time I have helped her to create a specific aesthetic for her brand. This includes everything from in-store signage, to menus and merchandise designs.

In 2015 Amanda from Fadalés in Shelby, North Carolina contacted me to help create a new logotype for her give-back brand 'Bé Kind'. 20% of all profits on the brand are donated to a local animal rescue. After providing a first round of logotype comparisons, we couldn't decide on just one. So, we decided to do multiple variations for use over different platforms. Check out her shop in Shelby, or click here.

In 2014, My hometown of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania hired me to create a custom design for their Brewfest t-shirts. The design was entirely hand drawn and vectored. In 2015, they hired me again to create an entirely new design. This time I offered two variations. Although it was a difficult choice, they chose the design with the gushing tap.

Although Smoke & Vine never came to fruition, it began as an idea for a wood fired kitchen in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood. In 2014, Philly restauranteur Aimee Olexy contacted me to come up with a totally custom logo design, and the only information I received was the potential name of the business. These two concepts were the strongest concepts until the project was abandoned later that year.

Lara Behm is a photographer based in Media, Pennsylvania. In 2014 she contacted me to create a custom, hand lettered logo design for her. She gave me pretty much free rein with this one, so I kept it clean and simple, and provided a few different variations for her to use over various platforms.

Here, you will find a selection of personal and private projects. As an artist I enjoy exploring different mediums, and incorporating as many mediums as possible into coherent graphic design. Although I am capable of taking advantage of the possibilities of digital design, I prefer to start by hand. Here is a selection of recent personal projects. From here on, you can find new personal and private works highlighted in the Blog section of my website.