What better day to announce my latest illustration/logo project involving U.S. Presidents, than Presidents Day? About a year ago I tripped over a very simple iconic, logo-like portrait of Hugo Chavez created by Argentinean based studio Nobrand. I was captivated by the way they captured so much of his likeness, by only using simple shapes…
My NASCAR Connection
I am completely thrilled and honored to announce that, earlier this year, I was privileged to be an advisor and designer for the launch of the American Majority Racing team. This honor included designing the racing logo, signage (including victory lane), merchandise (including apparel), team uniforms (including driver) and the official #81 car driven by 2011 NASCAR…
Two logos selected for inclusion in Logo Lounge book 7
I was thrilled and honored to receive word that two of my logos (shown below) will be included in Rockport Publisher’s Logo Lounge book 7 available in July 2012. The first was created for the John Hancock Committee for the States, and the other was for Kara Collegeman Photography. You can read more about the…
Court Report cover illustration
Being asked to do an illustration for a magazine is fun and exciting work. Being asked to illustrate the cover is even better, especially when it’s for a well crafted article written in the style of a Hardy Boy’s mystery. It was titled “The Mississippi Five and the Case of the Missing Case”. After being…
Thoburn logo published in logolounge Master Library
Thrilled and honored to have my logo published in volume three of logolounge’s master library of shapes and symbols. I received my copy today, and immediately flipped to page 240 where my little flame appears.
System of Government Infographic
Who doesn’t LOVE well-done infographics? I’m always impressed by artists who can take a pile of information and turn it into a work of art (check out this site for some great examples). I was thrilled recently when asked to create an infographic to be used in an online presentation. I was given a general outline…
New logos added
Added two new logos to the portfolio section of the site.
New work added
Updated portfolio to include several projects from the later half of 2010. Dogs were the inspiration for two different logo assignments. These logo concepts were ultimately rejected for much simpler designs.
Thoburn 2.0
It’s been a big year (so far) for Thoburn Design & Illustration. On August 1, I left the safety and comfort of my “day job” to support this business full time. It’s a direction I was quietly being nudged in, but a plunge I was reluctant to take until I was pushed. I had grown…