Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words
“Your identity and your success go hand in hand. Many people sacrifice their identities by not doing what they really want to do. And that’s why they’re not successful.” ~Lila Swell
Many of you were here last fall when I began to establish my business and brand myself. I suppose I’m not the typical...
July 1, 2010 - 6:33 pm - I love it, it's beautiful! I'm so excited for you :)
July 1, 2010 - 6:35 pm - My mom, Brian and I were exclaiming over your business card Monday night because we'd never seen anything like it before. I really enjoyed reading about how it was made! I appreciate it even more now and I totally understand why you went with letterpress. Thanks for sharing/educating.
July 1, 2010 - 8:22 pm - I absolutely love your business cards Amanda. They are full with design and so much love. A true artist you are to follow your gut and making a statement. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.
July 2, 2010 - 10:56 pm - They look Amazing A!!! I still remember showing you the first round of concepts and sharing how exciting it would be if down the road they were letter-pressed…! Once again, thank you for making me part of this process :] PS, I can't wait to touch them!!!! D*
July 5, 2010 - 1:36 pm - Thank you for sharing the process! Brooks was correct that I would enjoy seeing him at work..he has explained the process many times and I still couldn't visualize what he was actually doing, (except for the part about getting his hands caught in the machines!) What beautiful cards! What an excellent way of expressing the passion of your vocation. Catherine Lawrence (the Letterpress operator's mama).
The new year is well underway and I find myself immersed in staying busy, as usual. I’m about two weeks into teaching courses at Valencia, 3 weeks into a new quarter full of new classes at SCAD while I continue to make up 2 courses from last quarter too. In one of the courses I’m...
January 22, 2010 - 12:43 pm - 18. The Logo, possibly with different text. 73. Elegance. 83. Good form, could be built upon. 3. Good form, could be built upon. 1. Looks like your logo, and is good but maybe too similar? My favorite would have to be 57's "h" and I would look at more ways to incorporate that style, but that's just me and my opinions. Good stuff, glad I could sneak a peek at your process. Good luck on the assignment.
January 22, 2010 - 12:52 pm - wow! great ideas!!! thats tough to come up with 100 different ideas! wow! i got to say, i am loving number 38.
January 22, 2010 - 12:56 pm - if you made #38 more into kufi style calligraphy with symmetrical and even design, i think it will look awesome!! google kufi calligraphy, you will see what I mean, youre like almost there with that sketch.
by Amanda Kern
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