Author: laura anderson
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Infographcis
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”80″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mf-infogr-expt-01.png” image_size=”full” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mf-inf-web.png” image_size=”medium” group=”_general” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_fancy_title color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”]SF Muni / MuniForward[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″] Accomplishments infographic produced as part of awareness campaign for rollout of enhancements to San Francisco’s Muni public transportation system. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][mk_divider style=”shadow_line” margin_bottom=”60″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/elmhurst-insert_smpromo_2ol-01.png” image_size=”large” margin_bottom=”25″…
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Icon Design
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/perc-icons.png” image_size=”large” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Asset-1-2combined-300x-100.jpg” image_size=”large” group=”_general” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Asset-7-300x-100.jpg” image_size=”large” group=”_general” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_fancy_title color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”] UC Davis | PERC Pesitcide Safety [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″] Icons and illustrations created as part of a pesticide safety campaign aimed at agricultural workers. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”80″][mk_divider…
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Pen & Ink
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Botanical Illustrations[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/poppies.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sage-duo.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/anise-and-cloves.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cacao-pods.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Vintage / Art Deco[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_1.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_2.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_3.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_4.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SF Muni / Muniforward Infographic
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mf-infogr-expt-01.png” image_size=”full” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mf-inf-web.png” image_size=”medium” group=”_general” margin_bottom=”25″ crop=”false”][mk_padding_divider size=”160″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_fancy_title color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”]SF Muni / MuniForward[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″] Accomplishments infographic produced as part of awareness campaign for rollout of enhancements to San Francisco’s Muni public transportation system. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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The hills are alive…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] with the sound of Lupe (my dog)! All kinds of wildflowers are in bloom right now, and with plenty of beautiful rolling hills to explore, our hike in Pittsburg this weekend was so fun on so many levels![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_gallery images=”8231,8232,8234,8235,8236,8242″ hover_scenarios=”none” item_spacing=”22″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Chiocolate | Package Design
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_row_inner attached=”true” padding=”3″][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h5″ color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”] CHALLENGE [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″]This unique line of specialty chocolates is made with chinese medicinal herbs, and although the client wanted to emphasize the traditional eastern medicinal herbs and their benefits, it was also important that the designs be dynamic, modern and appealing…
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Elmwood Logo Design
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1439235588805{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner attached=”true” padding=”3″][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h5″ color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”] CHALLENGE [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” margin_bottom=”10″]The Elmwood is a thriving community with a truly unique personality—though there’s plenty of nostalgia evident in this neighborhood’s historical architecture, the businesses are very much modern and contemporary. The local merchants association wanted the logo…
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Watercolor Illustrations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Nature[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cow.jpg” crop=”false”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/marsh-interdependency.jpg” crop=”false”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/red-shoulder-hawk.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VEbeetle.png” crop=”false”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/kestrel.png” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Architecture[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fishing-nets-holbox.jpg” crop=”false”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/junkyard-fence.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dirtbike-watertower.jpg” crop=”false”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/holbox.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Childrens Book Illustrations[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chameleon_3.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chameleon_1.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Pen and Ink Illustrations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Botanical Illustrations[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/poppies.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sage-duo.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/anise-and-cloves.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cacao-pods.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”normal” font_family=”Open+Sans” font_type=”google”]Vintage / Art Deco[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_1.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_2.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”1″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_3.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nouveau-illustrations_4.jpg” crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Being Here
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The hikes, the solitude, the other artists, and just all the time in the world to paint…it’s really incredibly special. The light here and the immensity of the sky are not at all represented in these photos – I am really falling in love with Wyoming. Even cloudy, snowy days are beautiful in their…
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Residency, Day 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”30″] After unpacking my studio (which in itself was an incredibly exciting experience), I joined the other artists for a great dinner and plenty of lively conversation. The artists include 4 visual artists, a composer, a sound artist and 2 writers, and the variety of experience and outlooks are so fantastic; so great to…
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The Drive from Salt Lake to Brush Creek Ranch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”30″] The trip from Salt Lake to Saratoga was pretty easy; seemed to be all downhill. I kept wondering what it will be like to be on that road going the other way…it will be a longer trip for sure. I stopped in the little town of Evanston, Wyoming for gas – a sleepy…
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Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I made it to Bryce Canyon for sunrise and pretty much had the place to myself as I toured the park. I stopped at Sunrise Point and hiked to see the Hoodoos in the Queens Garden…the formations known as hoodoos were named by the native Paiute Indians who believe they are the ‘Legend People’ who were…
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Zion, Utah: The Desert in Winter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So, I’ve been here once before but i somehow managed to forget how spectacularly beautiful this place is… I drove through Zion National Park this afternoon and it was absolutely and completely amazing from beginning to end. And as usual, the photos cannot capture the grandeur of this beautiful country; it’s a breathtaking experience to…
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The Journey: Day One
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid gap=”10″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1451720913124-67faf275-db7a-1″ include=”7645,7646,7647″][vc_column_text] All in all, a great first day. Some of the drive was a bit challenging, as is always the case on any road trip, but I had fantastic music to keep me company along the way. Knowing that what lies ahead will be incredible has made the journey so far pretty…
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An amazing start to the new year…
[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1451612564215{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text] I’m so excited to be among the artists accepted for a month-long residency at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The ranch is a resort that is also home to a residency program for artists of all types; I’ll be there along with other visual artists, writers and musicians—it’s a dream…
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Inspiration from Above
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of my favorite things about airplanes is the view you get from up in the clouds. The re-definition of everything from way up there is endlessly entertaining to me. It’s not just about literal definitions of things (i.e., a semi-truck’s container now looks like a very simple, flat rectangle) – it’s also…
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I love you West Oakland.
I’ve been in love with the urban landscapes of West Oakland since I moved here in 2000. Back then I painted the buildings and streets that inspired me; today they’re finding their way into my work via photos I take that get manipulated in photoshop, printed and then collaged into my work. There is something…
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FIRESIDE STORYTELLING | Logo Design
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1439235588805{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][mk_gallery images=”7129″ style=”style1″ item_id=”1448603657-5657f0094a112″][vc_row_inner attached=”true” padding=”3″][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h5″ color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”] CHALLENGE [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” margin_bottom=”10″]The logo design for Fireside Storytelling is another example of a modern yet classic style—an appropriate sensibility for a group whose events are inspired by our culture’s love of storytelling. The design…
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DOWNEAST BUILDERS | Logo Design
[vc_row attached=”true” padding=”2″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][mk_image src=”https://lacreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/5-downeast-final7001.png” image_width=”730″ crop=”false”][vc_row_inner attached=”true” padding=”3″][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h5″ color=”#464646″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”1″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none”] CHALLENGE [/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” margin_bottom=”10″]The owner of this east coast construction business wanted a logo design that felt modern yet classic—a style that would get noticed but not feel too showy. The rich color palette and classic typeface combines…