“Freedom in Christ” Coloring Page
This was a new and unique project for me: designing a custom coloring page in the style of popular adult coloring books. The page was themed around “Freedom in Christ,” and I focused on creating an intricate and beautiful design with a lot of detail for the client.
“Oma always says Yes” Book Layout & Design
This book is a collection of true stories about a family and their life at the Millhouse near Charlottesville, Virginia. The stories, such as “Bulls in the Night” and “The Big Creek Adventure,” were written by author Robi Keyes and illustrated by Ainsley Bloomfield. This project involved laying out the book for publication and working …
1st Place VPA Award: Harrisonburg Ford “Winter Way To Go Event” Campaign
Award: 1st Place, Automotive 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated by …
1st Place VPA Award: Heritage on Main “Kegs & Eggs” St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Award: 1st Place, Food & Drug 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries …
1st Place, Fashion & Personal Care 2017 – B&J Coins
Award: 1st Place, Fashion & Personal Care 2017 – B&J Coins Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my strongest award year at The News Virginian, I earned ten honors in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards, headlined by this 1st Place win for B&J Coins. The VPA …
1st Place, Food & Drug 2017 – Ming Garden
Award: 1st Place, Food & Drug 2017 – Ming Garden Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian Continuing the success of my strongest award year, this advertisement for Ming Garden’s “Valentine’s Day Special” earned 1st Place in the Food & Drug category. The VPA competition evaluates entries based on their …
1st Place, Home & Garden 2017 – Ward’s Appliance Service
Award: 1st Place, Home & Garden 2017 – Ward’s Appliance Service Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my most successful year at The News Virginian, I secured 1st Place in the Home & Garden category for this advertisement for Ward’s Appliance Service. The VPA competition for 2017 was …
1st Place, Slick Publications 2017 – Explore the Valley
Award: 1st Place, Slick Publications 2017 – Explore the Valley Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian A highlight of my 10-award sweep in 2017 was securing 1st Place in the Slick Publications category for the magazine Explore the Valley. This category (A14) is reserved for multi-page standalone sections featuring …
2JZ Trucking Business Card
James McDonald reached out to me needing both a logo and a business card for his company, 2JZ Trucking. The business specializes in hauling mulch, stone, and sand, as well as sitework. I designed a logo featuring a dump truck and created a professional business card that clearly listed his services and contact information.
2nd Place Entertainment Ad: Woodworth Animal Hospital – “We’re Wild About Exotics”
Award: 2nd Place, Entertainment 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated by …
2nd Place VPA Award: Amy Argenbright Real Estate Horizontal Showcase
Award: 2nd Place, Real Estate 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated …
2nd Place VPA Award: Milmont Greenhouse Rose Festival Insert Design
Award: 2nd Place, Single-Sheet Inserts 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated …
2nd Place, Entertainment 2017 – Positive Paws
Award: 2nd Place, Entertainment 2017 – Positive Paws Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my most successful year at The News Virginian, I earned 2nd Place in the Entertainment category for this “Christmas Special” advertisement for Positive Paws. The VPA contest recognizes excellence in creative strategy and technical …
2nd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2016
Award: 2nd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2016 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, …
2nd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2017 – Childhood Cancer Awareness
Award: 2nd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2017 – Childhood Cancer Awareness Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my 10-award year at The News Virginian, I earned 2nd Place for this “Go Gold” Childhood Cancer Awareness themed page. This category (A10) recognizes excellence in themed pages that …
3rd Place VPA Award: Gospel Light Baptist Church “Spring Fun Fest” Campaign
Award: 3rd Place, Education and Churches 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries …
3rd Place VPA Award: Heritage on Main Street “Big Games” Strip Ad Campaign
Award: 3rd Place, Food & Drug 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries …
3rd Place VPA Award: SPCA “April Showers” Themed Pet Sponsorship Page
Award: 3rd Place, Multiple advertisers and themed pages 2015 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, …
3rd Place, Automotive 2017 – Harrisonburg Ford
Award: 3rd Place, Automotive 2017 – Harrisonburg Ford Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian Continuing my 10-award streak in 2017, this “Back to School” campaign for Harrisonburg Ford earned 3rd Place in the Automotive category. The VPA competition for daily members evaluates automotive entries on their effectiveness in conveying …
3rd Place, Entertainment 2017 – Dinosaur Kingdom II
Award: 3rd Place, Entertainment 2017 – Dinosaur Kingdom II Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian Continuing the momentum of my 10-award year at The News Virginian, I earned 3rd Place in the Entertainment category for this advertisement for Dinosaur Kingdom II. The VPA contest recognizes excellence in creative strategy …
3rd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2017 – SPCA Available Pets
Award: 3rd Place, Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages 2017 – SPCA Available Pets Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian Continuing my 10-award sweep in 2017, this “Summer Theme” sponsorship page for the Augusta County SPCA earned 3rd Place in the Multiple Advertisers and Themed Pages category. This category (A10) …
3rd Place, Special Sections (No Slick Pages) 2017 – Valley Favorites
Award: 3rd Place, Special Sections (No Slick Pages) 2017 – Valley Favorites Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian To conclude my most successful award year, this “Valley Favorites Winners” publication earned 3rd Place in the Special Sections (No Slick Pages) category. This category (A13) recognizes multi-page standalone sections that …
3rd Place: Education and Churches 2016 – Creative Wonders Learning Center
Award: 3rd Place, Education & Churches 2016 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian This advertisement for Creative Wonders Learning Center & Early Head Start earned 3rd Place in the Education and Churches category at the 2016 Virginia Press Association awards. The competition for daily publications is judged on the …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Brandon Ladd Apartments
During my tenure as a Graphic Designer at The News Virginian, I had the opportunity to represent our local publication in the prestigious Virginia Press Association Annual Awards. This high-impact advertisement for Brandon Ladd Apartments earned First Place in the Real Estate category, demonstrating my ability to create effective, results-driven layouts for local housing providers. …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Camp Guide
Award: 2nd Place, Multiple Advertisers & Themed Pages 2014 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Foot Care Center
During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated by objective, out-of-state judges to ensure high standards of creative strategy and technical skill. This advertisement for the …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Harrisonburg Ford
During my tenure as a Graphic Designer at The News Virginian, I had the opportunity to represent our local publication in the prestigious Virginia Press Association Annual Awards. This award-winning print advertisement for Harrisonburg Ford earned First Place in the Automotive category, a highly competitive field requiring the organization of complex retail data and tight …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Rick’s BBQ & Catering
Award: 1st Place, Food & Drug Category 2013 During my tenure as a Graphic Designer at The News Virginian, I had the opportunity to represent our local publication in the prestigious Virginia Press Association Annual Awards. This award-winning print advertisement for Rick’s BBQ & Catering earned First Place in the Food & Drug category, competing …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: Rosser Motorsports
During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated by objective, out-of-state judges to ensure high standards of creative strategy and technical skill. This advertisement for Rosser …
Award-Winning Print Ad Design: SPCA “Sponsor a Pet” Double Truck
During my time at The News Virginian, some of my favorite projects were those that supported our local community. This “Double Truck” (two-page spread) for the SPCA was a true labor of love. My goal was to take dozens of individual business sponsors and weave them into a single, cohesive theme that honored the pets …
Award-Winning Real Estate Design: Halloween & Instagram Themed Campaign
Award: 1st Place, Real Estate 2014 Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian During my time at The News Virginian, I continued to represent our publication in the Virginia Press Association (VPA) annual awards. The VPA is a statewide organization that recognizes excellence across Virginia’s media landscape, with entries evaluated …
Award: 1st Place, Professional/Technology Services 2016
Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual Advertising Contest Publication: The News Virginian Building on previous successes at The News Virginian, I continued to earn recognition from the Virginia Press Association (VPA). The 2016 awards, which were judged by members of a different state press association to ensure objectivity, evaluated entries based on the quality of …
Bottles Holiday Private Event Graphic
I created this promotional event graphic for Bottles to drive bookings for private holiday parties. This project, requested by John (owner of Bottles and Zeus Theaters), needed to be quickly pushed on social media to maximize sales during the holiday booking window. The primary design challenge was to convey the warm, exclusive party atmosphere using …
Bottles Idol Logo & Emblem Design
This project involved designing a unique logo/emblem specifically for the recurring “Bottles Idol” competition, part of the venue’s “Saddle Up & Sing Thursdays” lineup. The design challenge was to create a standalone visual asset that immediately conveyed both the singing competition theme and the Western ambiance of the venue. The final emblem (which you can …
Bottles Idol Monthly Competition Graphic
I developed the promotional graphic and a unique custom logo/emblem for the Bottles Idol monthly singing competition. This graphic was needed to promote the high-stakes monthly competition, which occurs the last Thursday of every month. The primary design challenge was to create a standalone image that captured the fun, karaoke competition while remaining within the …
Bottles Late Night DJ Party Signage
I recently partnered with John, the owner behind Bottles (and also Zeus Theaters), to create a high-impact, flexible signage template for their weekly “Late Night DJ Party” events, held “Every Friday and Saturday night”. This ongoing partnership highlights my ability to deliver consistent, quality design work and a cohesive brand experience across his properties. The …
Bottles Public Hours Signage
This project involved updating the crucial public hours signage for the Bottles venue, based on new operating times implemented by owner John (who also runs Zeus Theaters). The need was for a clean, permanent-looking graphic that would be displayed on the venue’s side fence and online. Maintaining the established western/vintage aesthetic, the design clearly communicates …
C. Morris Roofing Business Card
The client needed a new business card that would clearly communicate their unique selling points. Their primary request was to include an image of “a man on a roof nailing shingles with a hammer”. It was important to them to specify “Hand Nailed Shingles” to highlight their quality craftsmanship over using a nail gun. The …
C. Morris Roofing Work Order
Following the new business card design, the client requested a “very simple work order” on a 5.5 x 8.5-inch template. This new work order was designed to be clean and professional, incorporating the new logo and branding from the business card. It includes all the necessary fields for a job description, price, and a final …
C.J. Storage Buildings Door Hanger
I was hired to design a professional and eye-catching door hanger for C.J. Storage Buildings. The goal was to create a marketing piece that clearly presented their business information and highlighted the various storage shed sizes and options. This project demonstrates my skill in creating effective print materials for local businesses.
China’s Cocina Food Truck Logo
The client reached out with a unique request: they needed a logo for their food truck, “China’s Cocina,” and provided a colorful, hand-drawn Etsy design as inspiration. The goal was to create a vibrant, custom logo that captured a similar look and feel, even though the business name was not a direct reflection of their …
Corbins Commercial Services Business Cards
I was hired to design custom business cards for Corbins Commercial Services. The client wanted a professional and clean design that highlighted their specialized services. A key detail of this design was the continuous water graphic, which was carefully created to match up seamlessly from the front to the back of the card. The final …
Crazy Deals Business Card
I was hired to design a business card for a new business called “Crazy Deals”. The client had specific requests, including a red “Crazy Deals” logo and a list of products on the front of the card, such as Electronics, Home Decor, and Toys. On the back, he wanted three QR codes for his Instagram, …
Friends-Themed Bridal Gift Illustration
A client, Jennifer Tran Strosnider, asked me to create a unique and sentimental gift for a bride-to-be. She was inspired by the TV show “Friends” and wanted a print that featured five of her friends, each holding an umbrella. The design was to be placed in a 5×7 frame and include the iconic quote “I’ll …
Gibson Clean Cut Lawn Care Business Cards
I designed new business cards for Gibson Clean Cut Lawn Care, a company specializing in lawn and landscape services. The client needed a professional and modern card that would provide a clean and consistent brand image for all customer interactions. The final design features a new shield logo and provides essential contact information and services …
Gibson Clean Cut Lawn Care Logo Redesign
I was hired to redesign the logo for Gibson Clean Cut Lawn Care. The client wanted a more modern and professional logo to replace their original design, which featured a lawnmower graphic. The new design is a clean and bold shield logo that reflects the company’s commitment to quality and gives their brand a fresh, …
Great American Welder Business Card
A client, M.A. Droughman, approached me to create a business card for his mobile welding service. His main request was for a design that “looks like welding.” He gave me creative freedom to develop a concept that reflected his services, which include commercial, residential, repair, and custom ornamental iron fabrication. The final design captures a …
Happy Hair by Miriam Business Card
I was hired to design a business card for a new hair salon, Happy Hair by Miriam. The client provided an existing logo and requested that I add color and other elements to make the card more engaging. I worked closely with her to refine the design, making specific changes to the font, color scheme, …
Momma Jess Yarn Labels
A client approached me to design custom labels for her yarn skeins. The goal was to create a simple yet effective label that included the business name, care instructions, and other key details. This project was a fun and creative way to help a small business establish its brand identity and package its products professionally.
Momma Vic’s Bakery & More Business Card
The client, Vicki Earhart, needed a business card for her company, Momma Vic’s Bakery & More. She provided me with her business information, including her name and phone number, in her own handwriting. Her request was to add color, clipart, or something to draw attention to the card. The final design features her specialties—bakery, crafts, …
Multi-Page Warranty Form Template
This project involved designing a comprehensive, multi-page warranty service contract and corresponding forms for a major client. The primary goal was to create a professional, highly organized, and legally compliant document template for their financial and insurance products. The design challenge was focused on document utility: organizing complex legal text, customer disclosures, and multiple dealer/administrator …
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee – America 250 Children’s Book Design
Client: Ainsley Bloomfield (Author & Illustrator) Services: Fine Art Digitization, Book Formatting & Layout, Pre-Press Production, Kindle KDP Conversion, Promotional Asset Design Overview In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, author and illustrator Ainsley Bloomfield created a gorgeous 34-page picture book bringing the lyrics of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” to life through hand-drawn ink …
Project Title: TML Fitness Logo Design
I had the pleasure of working with Eddie, a passionate personal trainer, to create a logo for his new business, TML Fitness. The goal was to design a clean and powerful logo that captured his brand’s energy and his business motto, “Thank Me Later.” I worked closely with Eddie to develop a design that he …
Saddle Up & Sing Thursdays Promotional Banner
I recently continued my ongoing partnership with John (owner of Bottles and Zeus Theaters) by designing the promotional event graphic for their weekly “Saddle Up & Sing Thursdays” night. My consistency across his properties ensures a cohesive brand experience that builds customer recognition and trust. The primary design challenge was to merge two very distinct …
Siloam Healthcare Marketing Series
Project: Siloam’s Healing Hands – Cinema Marketing Suite Client: Siloam’s Healing Hands (Waynesboro, VA) Role: Graphic Design & Ad Layout The Challenge: The owner of a local medical spa and quick care clinic, needed a series of advertisements for local theater screens. She required three distinct deliverables that targeted different audiences: a general brand awareness …
The Story of Marlin the Cat – Book Layout & Design
Collaborated with Ainsley Bloomfield to lay out her book, “The Story of Marlin the Cat.” This involved using my font knowledge and other design skills to set up the book for publication, in addition to scanning her original artwork with a high-end scanner to prepare the illustrations for print. Year: 2024-2025 Author’s Website: Illustrations by …
True Tales of Fun and Adventure: Interior Book Layout & Design
This extensive project involved the complete interior book layout and design for R.L. Hinnant’s True Tales of Fun and Adventure, an anthology of adventure stories. The design process included meticulous attention to typography, margins, page flow, and formatting for over 300 pages of text. A key component of this partnership was managing all visual assets: …
Twisted Creek Farm Logo Design
A client reached out to me for a new logo for her business, Twisted Creek Farm. She provided me with photos of her farm, and my goal was to create a hand-drawn logo that looked exactly like her barn. I used her photos as reference to meticulously recreate her barn, capturing its unique shape and …
Valley Stone Works Business Card
I was hired to design a business card for Valley Stone Works, a company specializing in stone and landscape projects. The goal was to create a professional and clean design that reflected the quality and expertise of their work. The card was designed to be memorable and to clearly display their contact information.
Waynesboro Church of Christ “Our God is an Awesome God” Graphics
I designed a series of social media graphics for the Waynesboro Church of Christ to promote their daily Bible schedules, announcements, and other church news. I continue to be in charge of all their social media posts and graphic design needs, highlighting an ongoing partnership to keep their online presence consistent and engaging.
Wings & Wits Wednesdays Banner
I recently partnered with John, the owner behind BOTTLES in Waynesboro, Virginia, to create a high-impact promotional event graphic for their weekly “Wings & Wits Wednesdays” night. Having a strong working relationship with John—who also operates Zeus Theaters—is a real advantage. It allows me to deliver consistent, quality designs across his different properties, ensuring a …
