https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/about daily 1.0 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/d9c21237-f71b-4a3c-a084-8df72bee9bcc/skully+grunge+-+medium.png https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/southpaw daily 0.75 2013-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381924686756-402303UMYS3PNVEEH6U8/southpaw-roughs.jpg SOUTHPAW DIGITAL ROUGH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381935082699-GF2U60DG223WM3RUZP9F/southpark+watercolor.jpg SOUTHPAW DISTRESSING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1382571682466-ZF7F1DP3IJASOAO80FSM/bottlecap.jpg SOUTHPAW https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-03-06 https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/birthday daily 0.75 2023-07-18 https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/best daily 0.75 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1689977468980-Y572VBAE9GYLMYE1XWNZ/maggies%252B3.jpg BEST - MAGGIES FARM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1689977474413-RCZ1V6RQP6DD8854487Z/resturant.jpg BEST - GAUCHO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1689975956843-ZT5O6NJW1Z7W1YXGBFHD/maggies+2.jpg BEST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1689976630938-XZ4QTBDHUJWMCFB6XQXO/escape+room+1.jpg BEST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1689975957572-VXTGAFMXTWOU7IXEVYQ2/maggies.jpg BEST https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/test-gal daily 0.75 2025-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1645654278940-0HRGZIQRIGP0U3LDB7NN/Nuggles+squarespace.jpg ART PROJECTS Pet portrait created by hand using a Wacom drawing tablet. Final print size 40”x40”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1738872653760-L1RXE82EFL1HGX2SZQF4/sunflower-beverage.jpg ART PROJECTS One of many photos I took and edited for the restaurant Oak Hill Post for use on social media and the digital newsletter. This drink, specifically “Among the Wildflowers,” was one I created for my spirit-free cocktail program. View more cocktails (click the image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1645655027569-0CF4XEPE4SMO8XB6NYX3/book+image.jpg ART PROJECTS One of twelve illustrations for the children’s book A New Home for Harley, created to help children see adoption as a positive experience. To reflect the narrative the illustrations become more vibrant as the story progresses, with the color orange symbolizing hope. Hand-drawn using a Wacom drawing tablet. Available on Amazon (click the image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1409772285417-3VZU87RH2BUF2QEQ176Y/year+13+book+cover+RGB.jpg ART PROJECTS Cover design for Year 13, a book of poetry and prose written by Johann Lynge. The title Year 13 is the authors call to a new life after serving 12 years incarcerated and on parole. Available on Amazon (click the image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/ddf1eeca-5196-4568-9810-39e79d05dcdb/oak+hill+building+-+square+crop.jpg ART PROJECTS The legendary Oak Hill Post—an award-winning brunch and fine dining destination in Pittsburgh. I crafted its visual identity, designing the logo, monogram, website, handmade signage, artwork, merchandise, and photography for social media and digital newsletters. View my full visual identity breakdown (click the image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/2b81ffae-dfca-4a78-927a-d81fc95f0724/fede+2.0.jpg ART PROJECTS To create a truly unique entrance wall for this restaurant, I handcrafted the company name using letters made from 124 gnocchi boards, once used to shape their signature pastas. This approach not only added an earthy, timeworn aesthetic but also carried deep symbolic meaning. To complete the design, I hand-painted the background logo and arched lettering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/9b8a6052-5adc-4cc8-a48f-2780e8f32a6c/neon+cover.jpg ART PROJECTS I designed this vinyl album using a blend of photography and Photoshop to create a surreal, trippy view from the peak of Old Rag Mountain. And yes, I climbed it, starting at 3 a.m., to capture the original sunrise photo. On top of that, after much practice, I mixed the soundtrack live in one take using Serato and a software controller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1427862406528-28RY7Z2UVUI7L4A3I8YF/image-asset.jpeg ART PROJECTS At Cannon Coffee, a vibrant community hub, I designed the logo, digital and print materials, handcrafted in-store signage, custom merchandise, social media marketing, and ADA-compliant signage. I also built partnerships with community organizations and helped bring the space to life by helping facilitate open mic nights, in-shop classes, and an art program showcasing many local artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379911470570-5I28EUXQN4D4JC3UA5LF/owl-o-ween+II.jpg ART PROJECTS Shirt design created for a National Aviary Halloween event. A combination of water color textures, hand painted typography, photo manipulation, and digital painting in Photoshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/e11b114e-ffdb-4d75-8825-5b7e35dde17a/raccoon+%282%29.jpg ART PROJECTS This is one of many simple animal illustrations I’ve created using watercolors, colored pencils, and ink. Each piece blends spontaneity with careful composition, allowing the watercolor to take on a life of its own while the ink enhances the form and intricate details. https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/cocktails daily 0.75 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/f6cfd4e7-3b95-4931-971d-0ea36de58c30/jetplane-beverage.jpg COCKTAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/6353fbe5-d4d3-4746-bcd8-165ea7786dc7/bitter-beverage.jpg COCKTAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/25edb629-028c-4872-a122-af869ee610ea/black+paper.jpg COCKTAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/652da545-89d0-4635-a50c-1a5efad65441/shrub-beverage.jpg COCKTAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/4b31dca6-b370-42ae-a84d-c550e0d0cf27/sunflower-beverage.jpg COCKTAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/af361d07-4e10-4e02-a8db-b6d36988a02b/Basil+lemon+lime+glossy.jpg COCKTAILS https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/deepspace daily 0.75 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/c83f4e00-a159-4073-a2ce-8aa0a380e112/ChatGPT+Image+Apr+8%2C+2025%2C+05_28_47+PM.png https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/projects daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://www.westgraphicdesign.com/projects/work-dsf75 monthly 0.5 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1645654278940-0HRGZIQRIGP0U3LDB7NN/image-asset.jpeg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - PET PORTRAIT (Copy) PET PORTRAIT Pet portrait created by hand using a Wacom drawing tablet. Final print size 40”x40”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1380954821960-PZGNREB2WF76G97C8DJ4/fede.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - FEDE PASTA RESTAURANT (Copy) FEDE PASTA RESTAURANT To give this restaurant a unique entrance wall I handcrafted the company name using letters made from 124 gnocchi boards previously utilized to make their signature pastas. This approach produced both a great earthy worn look, and upheld a great bit of symbolism. I hand painted the background logo and arched type to complete the look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1645655027569-0CF4XEPE4SMO8XB6NYX3/image-asset.jpeg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS (Copy) BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS Created a total of twelve illustrations for the children’s book “A New Home for Harley” by hand using a Wacom drawing tablet. Available on Amazon now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1738872653760-L1RXE82EFL1HGX2SZQF4/image-asset.jpeg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - OAK HILL POST (Copy) OAK HILL POST Designed and developed the restaurant's visual identity, including the logo, website, handmade signage, artwork, merchandise, and photography for social media and digital newsletters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1427862406528-28RY7Z2UVUI7L4A3I8YF/image-asset.jpeg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - CANNON COFFEE (Copy) CANNON COFFEE Personally responsible for digital design and print media, handcrafted in-store signage, custom made merchandise, social media/marketing efforts, production of ADA compliant signage, and communication with customers/community organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379911470570-5I28EUXQN4D4JC3UA5LF/owl-o-ween+II.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - OWL-O-WEEN SHIRT (Copy) OWL-O-WEEN SHIRT Shirt design created for a National Aviary Halloween event. A combination of water color textures, hand painted typography, photo manipulation, and digital painting in Photoshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381264618276-2XYWKA9WQ1S061R5Y30V/west-southpaw-mock1.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - SOUTHPAW HOME BREWERY (Copy) SOUTHPAW HOME BREWERY Distressed logo for a small home brewery in Morgantown, WV. Click here to view the digital concepts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381270115096-76ZXNBMWA9Z0C7YBO90M/dogII+copy.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - CHIHUAHUA CHALKBOARD (Copy) CHIHUAHUA CHALKBOARD One of many chalkboard illustrations I did for Giant Eagle Market District. This particular piece was for the small dog section, and was created from a reference photo of my older brother's dog Maxwell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1409772285417-3VZU87RH2BUF2QEQ176Y/year+13+book+cover+RGB.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - BOOK COVER (Copy) BOOK COVER Cover design for "Year 13", a book of poetry and prose written by Johann Lynge. Available on Amazon now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1400274033632-Q6BXRZW5K6KENDW1YPRJ/watercolor+betta.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - BETTA WATERCOLOR (Copy) BETTA WATERCOLOR 4"x6" Ink and watercolor pencil drawing/drip painting done by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379895821075-3I380M1XVA7O9R9BTHK8/392271_503491713011224_1229416594_n.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - DIGITAL PORTRAIT (Copy) DIGITAL PORTRAIT Using Illustrator I built multiple layers of vector shapes over a reference portrait I photographed to create a unique visual style. I then placed this vector art on to a skateboard mock-up designed via Photoshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381301396531-MQ2RWB2IFIXS3G6WDJED/west+grunge+cut.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - WEST MUSIC LOGO (Copy) WEST MUSIC LOGO A logo for my personal music projects. Hand painted typography digitally perfected in Photoshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381306768101-NHAP8TVQCWG51NSUVZEQ/uncle-sam.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - FORTH OF JULY CARD (Copy) FORTH OF JULY CARD A pop-up card created for fun to send to friends, family, and clients. It started, like much of my work, as a sketch I then scanned into illustration to use as the basis to create the final vector images and design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381296908525-C36OUS44370E2GJG1KLD/west+may+newsletter+cropped.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - NEWSLETTER COVER (Copy) NEWSLETTER COVER This illustration was created to grace the cover of Market Districts monthly newsletter. The hamburger and shake where both hand drawn with pencil. I then scanned, cropped, and placed those drawings in Photoshop were I digitally added color and some final touches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379895829534-K2Z4TSK7YWM52M5L1FZ8/422319_503491906344538_2127054284_n.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - BIKE PITTSBURGH SHIRT (Copy) BIKE PITTSBURGH SHIRT I always like to create my own reference material whenever applicable, and this is design is no exception. The bike image was created using a picture of my own, and the bike tread was created by running a mountain bike tire coated with ink over a long sheet of paper. After some designing/editing in Illustrator and Photoshop this is the finished result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381700363425-6R53K0K6GCCA3SWX7BH5/blacklightII+copy.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - BLACKLIGHT BANNER (Copy) BLACKLIGHT BANNER Created in Photoshop to be used as a Facebook cover photo and banner for the bar/club the Blacklight District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1380954824810-RQCB6LJMLKWNWCNA2WIO/IMG_3292.JPG ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - PERRIER WATER SURFBOARD (Copy) PERRIER WATER SURFBOARD This illustration was made on a full size fully functional surfboard. I applied a layer of chalkboard paint on top to allow easy change of the price point and because eventually the surfboard would be erased and reused for another product or event. The finished product hung from the ceiling over a display of stacked cases of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381202741469-288LM1OEKD21HB26C3HA/548958_503501953010200_2022037624_n.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - LUAU FLYERS (Copy) LUAU FLYERS Half page flyer printed in a multitude of colors to promote a luau event. Created in Photoshop and Illustrator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381106163741-NOG8U1F78JQLSJHKZUZ8/dog.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - DOG ILLUSTRATION (Copy) DOG ILLUSTRATION Illustration created on kraft card stock using black and white colored pencils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379895834110-LYDC6XNDBJBHTYX5GM9G/422369_503497889677273_1135976208_n.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - TAILGATING PROMO (Copy) TAILGATING PROMO These faux license plates were created to hang at each checkout register as a means to drive Market District's current promotional message. They were printed at actual license plate size and double sided. Created entirely in Photoshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381296689704-FRGF7799DUNT9W3GKVF4/wineII.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - WINE CHALKBOARD (Copy) WINE CHALKBOARD Large chalkboard illustration created by hand to hang above a selection of barwares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381104204293-7ZM62FVJM7K1JI1CQG97/corgi.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION (Copy) DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION Digital illustration created from a sketch in Illustrator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1381300249784-G068754JQ7GYFSY0CTIC/car.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - VECTOR CAR (Copy) VECTOR CAR Car created entirely from vectors in Illustrator utilizing a variety of different opacity filters and gradient mesh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1389364964203-6VHHTM7WNRR0YZQ9B8LU/lil+bub+edited.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - LIL BUB (Copy) LIL BUB Part of a series of pet portraits done in color pencil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1380954823704-JG8N4M4VPZZYDXTB6AU5/IMG_3268.JPG ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - CITRUS SIGNAGE (Copy) CITRUS SIGNAGE Large hand painted wooden sign for a new Market District store in Solon, OH. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5236720de4b05de551a4ad0c/1379895840942-HRD6O4KIT7LGTWQUW6NE/488272_503492109677851_2015885603_n.jpg ART PROJECT FOR COPY - CLICK TO VIEW - JONES DISPLAY (Copy) JONES DISPLAY This Jones Soda display was created mainly from black acrylic. The main box shape was laser cut and the curve behind the bottle was shaped by hand. The tagline and body copy were laser etched and then coated with white paint. The Jones logo and colored bottles on the left were printed on tracing paper and a light inside the box illuminated them.