The JEB Blog gives the back story on our creative projects of illustration and graphic design.
Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 3:51PM Every year, Eva of JEB Design likes to take a break from the computer to bake cookies and create related-theme packaging for our neighbors and friends. She can't wait to do next year's concept. Happy Holidays!
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2012 - "Angel Gets Her Wings" cookies
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2011 - "Christmas Cow Patties"
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2010 - "Special Delivery"
Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 3:40PM 
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:33PM 
Artists Charles Lawrance, left, and Joe Barsin flank Dave Rather, one of three owners of Mother's Peninsula Grille on Ritchie Highway in Arnold. Lawrance and Barsin created the artwork on display in the restaurant. Photo by Wendi Winters
This article and photo appeared in The Capital, Novemebr 10, 2012. By Wendi Winters.
Artists Joe Barsin and Charles Lawrance like hanging around Mother’s.
They love the brand spanking new Mother’s Peninsula Grille that opened recently in Arnold, directly across Ritchie Highway from Fishpaws Market Place.
Owned by brothers Dave Rather and head chef Adam Rather, and general manager Mark Boyd, the Mother’s Peninsula Grille is an airy, open, comfortable yet modern space.
The two artists love the food, especially the Bayou Jambalya, Mom’s Meatloaf and the more than 20 varieties of wings and burgers. But, they also enjoy looking up and seeing their artwork on display.
Joe, an Arnold resident, graphic artist and computer illustrator, was excited when he learned the owner of the restaurant, a legend on Baltimore’s Federal Hill, were opening a second location in Arnold. Eva Barsin, Joe’s wife and business partner, contacted Dave and emailed samples of Joe’s work. Impressed, Dave asked Joe to create special art for the new restaurant.
“It was kismet,” said Joe. “He liked my crabs.”
Millions see Joe’s artistry every day on the highways: he designed the Maryland Bay plate affixed to the rear of thousands of Maryland cars (read blog post on bay plate design). He designed the 2010 Eastport Lights Parade poster (read post) and developed this year’s montage poster, too (read post). His website is www.BarsinArt.com.
Joe Barsin with his sons below his 3 large murals at Mother's Peninsula Grill.
Charles’ studio at 214 West St. is called FinAnnapolis after his former studio in the FinArt Building in Fells Point. He’s known the Rather brothers for over a decade. Three years after Mother’s Federal Hill Grille opened, he created a mural for the restaurant. When the Rathers purchased a vacation home in St. John’s Island in the Virgin Islands, Charles painted a 70-foot mural in the house depicting a surreal underwater scene. To produce it, he spent a week underwater with a camera. “I’ve done large pieces before,” the 1994 MICA graduate said nonchalantly. “The sides of buildings in Baltimore.” (www.bakerartistawards.org)
He has an art show Friday through Sunday at 49 Spa Road in Annapolis.
Joe has three large paintings above the bar at Mother’s, and five smaller ones lining a wall in the main room. The iconic Maryland flag is featured in Joe’s works, as are a giant crab, a purple Raven and an Oriole (see work at CitizenPride.com).
The first thing you see when you walk in Mother’s front door is Charles’ mural, a three-dimensional work. It features a sculpted heart emblazed with the Mother’s logo, framed by a huge pair of wings. The wings do double duty: painted with a slate-like surface, the daily specials can be chalked on them. Behind the wings, a colossal outdoor party is happening. A blonde in tight jeans looks over her shoulder at the viewer. A guy with a Mohawk has a red heart tattooed on his head. Another fellow is playing a sax.
“Charles did a cool floating heart for Mother’s in Baltimore that customers can push around on a runner,” said Dave. “I give him two thumbs up.”
He added, “Joe has really cool artwork, too. I really like it. It fits in with our motif. Our colors are those of the Maryland State flag. His work looks really good here.”
Drop by Mother’s and have a look.
Outside Mother's Grill with "Citizen Crab"
Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 11:36AM Visit our merchandise site to see these products and much more! Order today, December 9, 2012, and receive a 15% discount. Check back after December 9th since there are numerous promotional deals via Zazzle.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 1:56PM New ceramic ornaments with Annapolis, Maryland and Chesapeake Bay themes. Illustrated by Joe Barsin of BarsinArt.com. To see the back side of the ornaments and to purchase, visit here.
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Annapolis, Maryland and Chesapeake Bay theme Tree Ornaments by Joe Barsin
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9:59AM The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce hosted a stellar Holiday Mixer tonight at the beautifully decorated, Homestead Gardens. The evening was well attended and offered great food and festivities. JEB Design created the branding and promotions for the event. Barsin Art was proud to be part of the silent auction to support student scholarships for Anne Arundel Communtiy College (AACC).
Citizen Crab canvas art helped to raise funds for scholarships
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 1:45PM Have you really looked at the skyline of Annapolis? It is filled with interesting and historic steeples and cupolas. Joe Barsin's illustration features the many recognizable elements that rise high above our city and make it so special. Listed here are some of the historical Annapolis landmarks in the work, which include the following (shown from left to right) St. Mary's Church, St. Anne's Church, Buddy's Crab and Ribs, Schooner Woodwind, Senator Madaleno Office cupola, Middleton's Tavern, Maryland's State House, Annapolis Post Office cupola, USNA Chapel cupola, USNA Holsey Field House, St. John's College and USNA Mahan Hall.
To purchase and to see other work by Joe Barsin, go to BarsinArt.com
Annapolis: Steeples and Cupolas
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 8:52AM Congratulations to Joe Barsin for having three of his works selected for the "Transportation" Exhibition! The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County judged the art for the show which will be on display at BWI (Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall) Airport from December 7th, 2012 through March 15th, 2013.
Learn more about the exhibit at the Art Council's website. To purchase this work and the see other work by Joe Barsin, visit BarsintArt.com
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:59AM 
The EYC is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Lights Parade! The Club commissioned JEB Design, Inc. to design and develop the commemorative poster and note cards. Our goal was to showcase some of the most beautiful posters from the past 30 years and to brand the 30th Anniversary Celebrations for the Eastport Yacht Club. Shown here is the poster that was unveiled November 7, 2012. The artists' showcased are (from top left to right and down) Gayle Mangan Kassal, Desiree Holmes Scherini, Joe Barsin (see blog on this illustration), Sara Proctor, Carl Patty, Carol Dryer, Kay Kandra, Mary J. Arthur, Jill J. Galloway, W. Jaeger and Amy Torres. If interested in purchasing the 18 x 24" 5 color, offset poster or note cards, please contact Phil Maher.
Details about the Lights Parade:
Every year on the second Saturday in December, magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor... boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers. Families and friends gather at their favorite viewing spots along the waterfront to see this yearly spectacle and to celebrate the holiday season together. The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade is one of Annapolis' signature event and we invite you to join us as a participant or a spectator cheering on all the decorated boats and their crews.
Press picture from The Capital Gazette
Learn more about the EYC Lights Parade here.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:48AM 
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Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2012 was a special day. The Fishing Tournament started before the sun rose on the Chesapeake Bay. The fish weigh-in finished around 6 pm and then the Cancer Bash started at the Annapolis Marriott. Many sponsors, donors and Captain's Challenge participants helped make the event a great success.
JEB Design, Inc. helped again this year by donating its services to continue with establishing the brand with a consistent look and message through out all of Fish for a Cure promotions.
Background: Fish for the Cure is an invitational fishing tournament that started out as friends enjoying the Chesapeake Bay in the fall, and vying for bragging rights to the biggest fish.
When a very close friend was touched by cancer, we decided that this tournament could become more than just a fun event. We wanted to use the fishing tournament as a vehicle to raise money for charitable interests that have touched our lives. In 2008 and 2009 the Board chose the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City as our “cause”. In our first two years as a fundraising endeavor, we raised over $35,000!
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Greg Lilly and Joe Barsin;)
The Dan Haas band rocking!;)
Over 400 came out to the Bash!In 2010 and 2011, the board decided to donate locally and all proceeds from both events went to benefit the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center. In 2012, with your help, we hope to make a huge dent in our pledge to donate a further $1 million.
Fish for the Cure Board of Directors: Greg Lilly, Mike Cassidy, Melissa Bowen, Adele Oliver, Jim Kantowski, Jennie Kantowski & Scott Swidersky
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Joe Barsin and Citizen Crab work;)
Jennifer & Ken Scaturro;)
Joe & Eva Barsin of JEB Design
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Joe with Melissa BowenTo donate and the learn more about F4AC, please follow this link.
