The JEB Blog gives the back story on our creative projects of illustration and graphic design.

Friday
Aug302013

Bike Jersey Apparel Design - inspired by the Ugly Xmas Sweater!

It is not every day you work on a project like this. Ross Larson of Colorado was fed up with bike jerseys with corporate sponsors. Why do we pay big bucks for cycling jerseys that advertise someone else's product for free?

Ross asked us to develop an original jersey design. Why not a jersey that channels our inner love of ugly Xmas sweaters! Ross agreed and ...  voila! We'll keep you posted when these will be ready for sale. In the mean time, read what Ross Larson said about working with JEB Design.

"Joe recently designed a bicycle jersey as an apparel project for my company. His work was quality, timely and professional. Communication was direct and consistent throughout the process including phone calls and emails, before, during, and after the design process. 

I would highly recommend Joe for his design work. Compared to other artists contracted for similar designs, Joe developed the final product much quicker and with no issues."

See more of Joe's work at jebdesign.com

Friday
Aug232013

SEA Change Ahead for new identity and website

SEAchange new website and corporate identity

Developed the corporate identity, stationery and website for SEAchange Business Coaching & Consulting. The task was to take the legal name, Stockton Executive Advisors LLC, and develop a memorable brand. The initials S.E.A. merged with the words, "change" not only symbolized their name but also reflect their goal for their clients through consulting and coaching.

To help convey this concept, we developed an introductory slideshow on the home page of SEAchange's website. You can review the site here: SEAchangeAhead.com

Thursday
Aug222013

ZOOM Dry Cleaning website a big success.

Facebook Profile LogoSeverna Park's ZOOM Dry Cleaning worked with JEB Design, Inc. to create their new web presence: MarylandZoom.com. JEB Design designed and built their website along with SEO. This included Facebook graphics so that ZOOM's online messaging would be consistent. 

Mark McInnes, Owner of ZOOM Dry Cleaning of Severna Park had the following to say:

Thanks for all your help. I've emailed a link to the website to a lot of people, and I'm getting nothing but praise for how nice it looks.

ZOOM's front page

Please visit ZOOM's website and, if you live in Severna Park, stop in and try them out. ZOOM is a eco-friendly dry cleaner. They provide top quality service, same-day turn-around and rock-bottom pricing! Dry cleaning for just $1.99 for most garments.

To see more website design by JEB Design, please follow this link.

 

Tuesday
Aug132013

New Annapolis Maryland oval car magnet released!

Order yours today!

Oval die-cut, 6" x 3.5", high quality car magnet

For note cards and framing options along with gifts and merchandise (i.e. note cards, place mats, beer mugs, mouse pads, smart phone and ipad cases, t-shirts, stickers, and so much more!using this poster artwork, please follow this link.



View more gifts at Zazzle.

Commissioned work and wholesale orders welcome: Contact Us. All posters by Joe Barsin are very high resolution vector graphics.

 

Friday
Jul192013

Website for Fabu' Salon & Spa of Severna Park already a big success!

Fabu's new website by JEB Design, Inc.The new website we created for Fabu' Salon & Spa of Severna Park, MD, has only been live for a few weeks and they are already receiving great response. Jean-Marie Carroll, Owner and Senior Cosmetologist, had this to say:

Just had a new client come in the salon because we have the best website ... :) :)  THANK YOU!

Besides creating Fabu's website, we provided SEO services and optimized their social networking through their Facebook and online blog. Please visit Fabu's website to learn more about this excellent salon in Severna Park. We highly recommend FABU not only for their amazing skills and services but their professionalism combined with their freindly, fun environment provides a wonderful experience every time. We should know... Jean-Marie Carroll has been making us look FABUlous for over 15 years! 

Fab's Facebook page

See more website design work by JEB Design here.

 

Thursday
Jul182013

Formation Building Campaign Identity for St. Margaret's Church of Annapolis, MD

St. Margaret's Church of Annapolis, Maryland asked JEB Design, Inc. to help develop their Formation Building Campaign identity. The Church needed to raise $3 million dollars in pledges to start the process of building a new building on their grounds. The structure will house their Day School along with many other community outreach programs.

JEB Design has worked closely with St. Margaret's Church in the past developing New Rector Search Profiles and, in 2006, creating the church's new identity. This was a great honor for us since St. Margaret's Church is an important, historic treasure of Annapolis that dates back to 1692.

Below we showcase the design goal for the Formation Building Campaign's identity. JEB Design needed to visually link the St. Margaret's logo with the previous Day School logo. The Formation committee's goal is that after the fund raising campaign was completed the school would have a solid identity to build upon.

 

We are thrilled to report that, as of today, St. Margaret's has raised $2.75 million and is closing in on the goal of $3 million. The project director, Anne Sessions, says the following:

It's amazing to get this accomplished in 8 weeks!

Architects drawing of the proposed school building of St. Margarets.

JEB Design is proud to play a small part is this very positive campaign.

To learn more about St. Margaret's campaign, please follow this link.

To learn more about JEB Design identity services then follow this link.

 

Thursday
Jul112013

Maid Marian and Robin Hood go 80's punk! New illustration for Childplay Theatre

Maid Marian and Robin Hood going Punk!

Maid Marion - square compositionBefore there was Katniss of The Hungar Games, there was Maid Marian! This modern 80's punk take on the classic tale of Robin Hood will be performed this Fall at Childsplay of Tempe, AZ. 

After the Play's creative director reviewed Joe Barsin's original illustration of the classic medieval portrayal of Robin Hood (see blog post), he asked for Maid Marian to be illustrated and included. Also, the creative concept of portraying this classic story within a modern 80's theme was requested. 

I love these challenges and taking the illustration to this new direction was great fun. The concept to portray Robin Hood and Maid Marian as 80's punks makes sense when you think that the classic tale was of rebellion in the UK. Robin Hood's inner Billy Idol comes out to play! That being said, this is a play for children so the illustration needed to be age appropriate. I hope you enjoy the work.

— Joe Barsin

To see more work by Joe Barsin, please visit BarsinArt.com

Monday
Jul012013

Real estate Commissioned Illustration, Smoky Mountains, TN

Joe Barsin, Barsinart.com, finished a promotional illustration for the rental properties within Brother's Cove, located in the Smoky Mountains. A large illustration was first completed for the owner of one of the gorgeous log cabins, B's Refuge, then a logo was developed. Smaller canvas works will be available for the people who rent the cabins as unique souvenirs. Learn more about Brother's Cover here.

Wednesday
Jun262013

HBO renews "VEEP" for Season 3. Season 2 Finale features Joe Barsin's art on the set.

"Annapolis Sails" sighting! We were delighted to see lingering views of our print in three different scenes during the season finale of HBO's "VEEP" on June 23, 2013. Let's see if the sails stay raised for the renewed, third season in 2014.

VEEP, Season 2 Finale

Go here if you'd like to have BarsinArt in YOUR home or office background scene!

Monday
Jun102013

USNA Annapolis: War of 1812 Conference, Art signing

The 1812 Superbowl comes to Annapolis this week. Top scholars from the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom will converge on the Naval Academy for a four-day symposium on the war.

During the conference, this Thursday (6/13/2013) Joe Barsin will be on hand to sign his original illustration: "By the Dawn's Early Light." Go say hello and check out the self guided walking tour to experience a wonderful exhibit on the Naval War of 1812. (Details here http://www.usna.edu/War1812/index.php).

See Joe's creative blog about the story behind the illustration, "Baltimore: By the Dawn's Early Light".

USNA War of 1812 Conference art signing

To purchase this artwork and to see other work by Joe Barsin, please visit BarsinArt.com