Art and Design by Janet Allinger

Wedding Brochure

2012-01-19T14:24:00.000-08:00

Just finished up a local winery Beauregard Vineyards

wedding brochure. Sending off to print now!

First projects completed in January 2012

2012-01-10T17:21:00.000-08:00

Here's the first logo design finshed for 2012. Grey Flash.Also completed is another logo and business card design for a family Psychologist in CA.

Logo number 20!

2011-12-09T07:54:00.001-08:00

Working on my 20th logo this year which is a nice even number to end this year with!Will post the design soon!

psychedelic poster design

2011-11-21T07:26:00.001-08:00

I've been asked to design a poster for an art and education fundraiser in 2011. The theme is 1960's so I thought a psychedelic style is in order.This is what I've done so far. Still need to work on the text, making into more distorted. Having fun with this!

Street art up in San Francisco.

2011-11-15T10:33:00.001-08:00

While up in San Francisco this past weekend, we discovered great graffiti in the Dog Patch district.

My first business card

2011-11-09T12:50:00.001-08:00

Cleaning my office cabinets, I found my very first business card. I think this is from 1985! I remember I wanted it to resemble a matchbook. Instead of matches, I had two goofy clown characters. No wonder I didn't get any work!

Family Crest for Winery

2011-11-02T15:55:00.001-07:00

Just finished up this crest for a local winery who requested their pet Labradoodle and parrot adorn the top! I drew the entire illustration using Adobe Illustrator with a little help from Photoshop to make some of the hatch lines.

Yeeeehaaaaa! Postcard invite design!

2011-10-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

Just finished up a postcard for a client who wanted something fun and rustic for their party invitation.

New website is live!

2011-10-26T15:07:00.001-07:00

My new website is up! Still have some minor tweaks and more images to upload!

Fireman illustration

2011-10-25T10:24:00.001-07:00

A client requested an illustration of a fireman having a bit of an issue with putting out a fire. I'd say a leaking hose at the hydrant, is a problem!

Dorothy's new boots.

2011-10-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

Dorothy had enough of her ruby red slippers. Something more edgy? Boots?

Beer Label design

2011-10-06T16:02:00.001-07:00

Yep... guaranteeing my place in Hell. Here's a new beer label I'm working on for Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing's tasty spicy chili, chocolate beer!

Another logo completed!

2011-09-23T17:37:00.001-07:00

Roar logo idea

2011-08-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

My client wanted something with a lion and flowers coming out of the mouth for his landscape design business. This is my first comp for it!

Latest logo design!

2011-08-05T15:16:00.001-07:00

Wine label designs!

2011-06-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

Here are the latest wine labels for Carlotta Cellars! Charlene on the right is for the white and Betty on the left, red!

Illustration complete!!!!!

2011-06-08T08:55:00.001-07:00

Just completed a pretty detailed illustration for a client who runs a large farm. They wanted all the produce they grow represented in art as well as their landmark silo. Also created a logo using their silo and a few veg/fruits!

Drawing a bunch of fruit and veggies this week...

2011-06-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

A client who's an organic farmer is looking for a logo, requested something more illustrative, so I'm working up a woodcut like design. Lots of detail! Here's a portion of it working in hard lines and color over the sketch.

Yet another logo!

2011-05-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

A new logo for a new local dog grooming service! Get your dirty dogs ready!

Cool packaging!

2011-05-19T16:09:00.000-07:00

Searching for some packaging inspiration, I stumbled upon this. Pretty fun!

Busy, busy!

2011-04-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

More logos to design, web sites to create and a few character illustrations to sketch up, are what's on my plate these days!
Here's a website design I'm still working on for a local small farm.

Client site is up and running!

2011-04-08T13:56:00.000-07:00

This was quite a project! 35 photos taken, 330+ photos colorized and a few dozen illustrations created to create this beautiful website! Hanky Buddy

What colors should you use????

2011-03-31T10:50:00.000-07:00

Check out this site that's all about color. Great ideas and inspiration!
www.colorlovers.com

Fun wine event in Santa Cruz coming up!

2011-03-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

Just finished up the poster and rack card for the local Dare to Pair wine and food event. Should be fun!

Logo number 8 is complete!

2011-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

Blue Lotus produce bags

2011-03-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

My client Blue Lotus got some praise and a mention at www.rodale.com for their reusable produce bags with my art on em!

Photoshop rocks!

2011-03-15T12:56:00.000-07:00

Had a client in for some head shots and he was very excited about getting a Photoshop facelift! So easy to whiten teeth, lighten dark under eye circles and give them that glamourous skin!

Website design round 2

2011-03-10T12:45:00.000-08:00

Here's a site I'm working on. It's for a new product for men who wear pocket squares called the Hanky Buddy. When the site is up, you'll be able to learn all about the history of the pocket square, how to fold them and order a Hanky Buddy to keep your square from slipping down into your suit, tux or sport coat pocket!

Blue Lotus Goods!

2011-03-02T16:28:00.000-08:00

My client Blue Lotus www.bluelotusgoods.com is heading to Anaheim Natural Products Expo West. Bags are sold at New Leaf, Whole foods and other locations in CA!

Technical logo design

2011-03-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

Just finished up this logo for a new client who wanted a shield shape. A few highlights really gave this design some flair!

Strong Women Brew Strong Beer Poster

2011-01-27T18:03:00.000-08:00

Here's the final for Santa Cruz Mountain Brewings new poster! It was fun to create and I look forward in seeing it all over town!

Sketching up a new Strong Women poster for the local brewing co!

2011-01-25T15:20:00.000-08:00

I want it to be Rosie the Riverter-ish in color but with a contemporary twist! Hip cap, sexy t-shirt and apron showing her muscles!

Before... and after Photoshop

2011-01-06T16:17:00.001-08:00

I had a TON of fun today turning this photo into something dark and gritty!

Hedgehog Red, wine label design.

2010-12-30T14:52:00.000-08:00

Working up some girlie design ideas for a client!

2010-12-17T16:38:00.001-08:00

Developing a monkey character for a client!

2010-12-13T10:04:00.001-08:00

Roz in space!!!

2010-11-28T13:14:00.000-08:00

Silly illustration of my cat who looks like an alien

Logo is complete!

2010-11-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

My clients love their new logo and I am very proud of it! Rayah and Jessica are a joy to work for. They know what they want and always give me great directions to work from. I will post more info on their new company soon!

Wine bottle art

2010-11-16T10:24:00.001-08:00

The Hedgehog design.... is complete! Files have been sent off for government approval for this fun design which will be screened directly onto the wine bottles. Red and white will be the ink colors used and the dark red wine ( which appears black) will fill in the rest of the design.

Advertising

2010-11-14T16:14:00.000-08:00

Just signed up for another year in the Directory of Illustration. Why does it have to be so expensive?!!!! Check out my DOI page click here

Fun wine label design!

2010-11-08T11:55:00.000-08:00

What a fun project for one of my wine maker clients who wanted something playful for their new red wine.
The design will be screened directly onto bottles so, the red areas will actually be void of ink so the color of the wine can show through!

Maternity shots

2010-11-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

Had alot of fun taking photos of Keshia and Jake yesterday. They are such a beautiful couple and made it easy!

Having a lazy day today.

2010-10-29T16:15:00.000-07:00

Clouds are rolling in and after staring at my computer unmotivated, I think I just call it a day.

Logo comps for new client.

2010-10-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

Working up some logo ideas for a new group forming here in Santa Cruz!

Clients Blog

2010-10-06T07:58:00.000-07:00

My client Eco-Herbalista has a great blog on health, environment and more.
Their current blog, they were kind to write a little about me and the local brewery who I've worked for designing some of their beer labels.
eco-herbalista

Trade Show booth

2010-09-29T14:29:00.001-07:00

Here are a few photos taken at Inter bike last week of the Light and Motion booth. Some of the artwork that I created for the brochure was used for backdrop and props.

Logo Design

2010-09-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

Here's a logo I designed for a client who runs an art gallery in Los Angeles.
I created this a few years ago and have been contacted to create a new logo for her second business. Love loyal clients!

Well... it's back to work this week.

2010-09-19T12:27:00.000-07:00

I did have a nice time on vacation and took some pics while in Minnesota and Michigan. Here's a pic of some windmills in a farm field on a foggy day and another of the "yellow" room at the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis.

Comic panel

2010-08-23T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here's one of 6 illustrations I'm working on for a California bicycle light company. These are fun to work on and I'm using more gradients than I normally use. I may drop the finals into Photoshop for some texture.

Photography Workshop photo

2010-08-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

Spent a full day up in San Francisco learning photography, posing and some technical stuff on exposures and lighting. Here's a photo I took of the "Goth" bride and groom who were fun to photograph!

Freelance Camp 2010 artwork is complete!

2010-08-09T14:42:00.000-07:00

Here's the final art for the Freelance Camp event in Santa Cruz this October! If your interested in participating in the event go to their website freelancecamp.org/santacruz

Illustration project

2010-08-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

Yeah a fun project to work on today! Been working on website and packaging for the past few months so more technical.
This is a sneak peek of the art. When finalized, I'll post the full piece!

I forgot all about these characters!

2010-08-05T12:21:00.000-07:00

I created about 20 little saucer-eyed kids a few years ago. I call them Oggles and I used to sell kids tee's with them printed on the front. Need to do something with all these silly creations one day!

Website near completion!

2010-08-02T11:02:00.000-07:00

Getting very close to finishing up a clients website. 4 months and many, many hours of work!

My FaceBook art page is missing!

2010-07-30T17:14:00.001-07:00

WomanCARE bowling event card.

2010-07-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

Every year I happily donate my services to design ads, brochures, etc, for a local organization who supports women with cancer.
WomanCARE offers a safe haven where women who are making the cancer journey will find mutual support, shared experience and open hearts. http://www.womencaresantacruz.org/

Practicing photography in between projects.

2010-07-22T17:30:00.000-07:00

Spent a few hours learning more about lighting, depth of field and why flashes, when not used properly, can make peoples skin look like paste.

Geisha superhero character

2010-07-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

I was digging around in some old files and found this character design I did a few years ago for a client.
Bookworm by day and Geisha superhero by night!

Awesome Monitor for Graphics!

2010-07-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

WOW! Check out this self calibrating monitor made by EIZO. I'm saving my pennies for one of these.
Eizo self calibrating monitor

Pie label design!

2010-07-07T15:01:00.000-07:00

Building my new website!

2010-07-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

Designing my website today and will be trying out a program called Site Grinder that uses your photoshop files to build CSS style pages. We will see!

Photo Workshop Pics

2010-07-02T17:49:00.001-07:00

I had alot of fun the other eve learning more about photography and most of all, meeting a bunch of great new people! Still learning how to take that perfect photo on the best setting but, when a pic doesn't quite come out as expected, Photo-shop-it!

Silhouettes

2010-07-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Had fun meeting some local photographers yesterday at the Studio SC workshop!

Photography Workshop

2010-06-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Heading out for a photo workshop about Portraits. Should be fun!

Vampires are so hot right now!

2010-06-28T09:56:00.000-07:00

Vampires are everywhere these days with Twilight, True Blood and band Vampire Weekend so I thought I'd post a vampire illustration I created a few years ago.

Logo Lounge design book has arrived!

2010-06-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

3 of my logo designs are published in Logo Lounge, MASTER library, Animals and Mythology (Rockport Publishing). This book is now available at bookshops and online. ww.amazon.com

I own a few Logo Lounge books which I often use for reference, so it's very exciting to have some of my work apart of their collection!

Artist of the week!

2010-06-22T16:05:00.001-07:00

Made Creative of the week on http://www.illustrationpages.com/!
Oh and here's a cute photo of my cat Rozwell I took today. She looks angry, but I can guarantee, she's not!

ICONS!!!!!

2010-06-21T10:33:00.000-07:00

Need a Facebook, Twitter or any other social media icon for your website design? Check out www.iconspedia.com They have a great variety of pre-made FREEEEEEEE icons.

Cool photoshop plug-ins!

2010-06-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

Maybe you already know about Mister Retro but if not, checkout these cool plug-ins for great textures and patterns to enhance your designs. I have a couple sets and they come in handy! MisterRetro.com

Dangers of the internet when your focus is lacking.

2010-06-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

Why work when you can search endlessly online for useless stuff.
Searched some vacation spots,
downloaded a few new songs off of itunes,
looked at some cute dresses (and shoes),
checked out some cool bike sites and oh... I do have some photos that I took last week on
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-hot-wings-hot-laps-2010.html

Will snap out of it soon and get back to work, really!

Nice post on my work I found today online.

2010-06-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who enjoy my work and silly sense of humor!
http://www.outliersolutions.com/thinktank/item/2010/3/25/top-5-female-graphic-designers

Granola, Cookies, Pie and more!

2010-06-10T08:27:00.001-07:00

Working up package designs for a local bakery. I created "baker man" years ago for their coffee cups and now he's coming back to represent all the goodies they sell in stores and soon, online.

Funny youtube video on Photoshops, content aware tool.

2010-06-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

I like to go on youtube and watch tutorials now and then. I came across this one yesterday about how to use the content aware tool in Photoshop CS5. The instructor is pretty funny with his swearing and notice the instant messages that keep popping up on the bottom of the screen. Even with while chuckling, I did learn how to use the tool properly.
youtube content aware tutorial

What makes a great logo?

2010-06-02T08:29:00.000-07:00

Every once in awhile, I get a new client who requests to have a rough mock up using clip art or a sketch they did, turned into a logo for their company. Some can be a great start and others, not so much. When I get a "not so much", I send them to this article on a blog I found What is a great logo? It explains what types of designs are effective and the principals that make a great logo.

Sketching

2010-06-01T14:19:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick sketch of a female character for a blog I'm working on. I love how in Illustrator CS5 you can paint with "bristle brushes" to get a watercolor or even a magic marker look!

Back to crashing/freezing

2010-05-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

Well... the Adobe support suggestions didn't work after all. I called Apple so to see if they had any suggestions. Perhaps it's conflicting with my OS so I'm going to update to Snow Leopard. Fingers crossed!

FYI Photoshop CS5 users.

2010-05-26T14:13:00.001-07:00

I've been having problems with photoshop when using the TYPE tool. Adobe suggests the following:
Choose Photoshop > Preferences > Type (Mac OS), or Edit > Preferences > Type (Windows).Deselect Font Preview Size.Retest your issue to determine if this solved the problem.

It seemed to help me and so far no crashing. Problematic fonts can also cause the program to freeze.

Go Green!

2010-05-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

Want to go green with design? Check this blog that I stumbled upon which has great tips for a better designers green world!
BLOG LINK

Need package design inspiration?

2010-05-17T13:09:00.000-07:00

Check out The Die Line

Arches National Park, Utah

2010-05-14T10:46:00.001-07:00

Spent a few days in Moab this past weekend and took some photos in Arches National Park. After playing around in photoshop I gave the first pic some depth and gold tone colors to make it sorta vintage looking. Second one is one my husband took of me walking back. I desaturated it and then gave it a subtle greenish tone.

Logo design ideas.

2010-05-06T13:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a few ideas for a client that I worked on today. Need to tweak the leaf more!

Runner up, Artist of the year!

2010-04-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

I got runner up for artist of the year here in Santa Cruz! Thank you everyone who voted for me!
Good Times Weekly

Editors Choice!

2010-04-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

I won editors Choice on www.photoshopuser.com (NAPP National Association of Professional Photographers) earlier this month and just found out now!

Before and after shots

2010-04-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Walked around downtown yesterday and took some pic's of the locals and downtown area. Here's two photos before and after some photoshop work and also used NIK software plug ins.

TGIPhotoshop!

2010-04-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

Photoshop is such an awesome program! A blurry shot of my cat sitting by the window went from bleh to dramatic after a few minutes in photoshop.

Wine labels are off to print!

2010-04-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

My client Carlotta Cellars is getting ready to bottle 3 varietals next month! Labels will be printed on 100% recycled paper!

Beautiful Baby!

2010-04-16T18:22:00.000-07:00

Ran over to a friends house and spent about 30 minutes photographing her beautiful 2 month old baby girl. Practicing using natural lighting and here's a few after some post production work in Photoshop.

Start of a pin up character

2010-04-15T10:02:00.000-07:00

I'm working on an illustration and logo for a new company. I don't want to say what it is yet till I get the OK from my client but, here's a sneak peak!

Got a little feature on MUJERES diseñadoras' Facebook fan page

2010-04-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

Gained 40 fans from this like on Facebook! Thank you for posting me!MUJERES disenadoras'

Temporary Pie label

2010-04-12T16:04:00.000-07:00

My clients needs a pie label/sticker for an upcoming event. Something that they can print the pie type and it's ingredients on.
I used the baker character I created for their coffee cups in the past and colors from their bread line.

Website design round 2

2010-04-06T18:21:00.000-07:00

Working up another idea for a clients site. This one is interesting with it's wood textured background and pencil drawings here and there.

Baby photo shoot!

2010-04-03T15:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a few pic's friends baby I took the other day.

This week has flown by!

2010-04-01T14:23:00.001-07:00

Today, working on an ad (near complete, just waiting for proper photo), postcards for local gym designed and ready for print and now back to cookie packaging. Tomorrow a photo shoot with mom and baby.

Kids need business cards too!

2010-03-31T14:46:00.000-07:00

A friends daughter is going pro-baby sitter so I made her a business card today!

website buttons.

2010-03-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

Made a few buttons for a clients website. To masculine they say so back to the drawing tablet to make more feminine looking icons!

Tweet tweet!

2010-03-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a few icons for a clients website. Instead of using the usual Twitter bird icon, I thought I'd make my own!
If you need icons and don't have time to create one, check out this site iconspedia
It's a great resource for designers!

Write up that made my day! And it's only 8am!

2010-03-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

Check out this write up I received on www.Illustrationpages.com today! They highlight visual artist from around the world!
illustration pages link

Local gym logo and website design

2010-03-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Here's something I worked up for a local crossfit gym I belong to. Working on some business card ideas along with a new website for another client.

Web again!

2010-03-10T17:57:00.001-08:00

Working on my new website.... again. Here's the latest. Loony tunes inspired!

Working up my new website!

2010-03-04T16:56:00.000-08:00

Finally starting some roughs for my website so hopefully, I'll have it up in a month or two!