Guarding the Nest

This killdeer bird is loudly protecting her ground-based nest of three eggs. Her nearby partner feigned a broken wing to draw attention away from the scene.

Dock Walk

The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, home to a marina clustered with various watercraft, offered this perspective.

Santa Cruz Harbor Two

The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, home to a marina clustered with various watercraft, was rendered into this scintillating, artsy scene.

Walton Lighthouse

Walton Lighthouse marks the entrance to the Santa Cruz Harbor. This is the view looking from the marina perspective outward to the lighthouse.

Grandad’s Training

I was in the midst of scanning childhood photos my mom had compiled into an album for me some time ago. The resulting sketch personalized and lent realism to the picture of my granddad, sister and me. I sat on grandad’s lap to play,       Engrossed in “Birdy fly away.” And when I heard his…

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Missions Brochure

This brochure was designed nearly four decades ago. This is the inside portion of the three-panel piece. I conceptualized the visual concept and theme. This was long before the arrival of desktop publishing. I also did a watercolor of the senior pastor Charles Crabtree.

Magazine Ad

Magazine ad layout for famous artist Thomas Kinkade.  

Binder Cover

This is a singles retreat binder cover insert design.