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“5 shirts”, it was announced at the final toasting for the board and staff, “We just got back the totals on the merchandise, and all that is left is 5 shirts!” (followed by applause) All 5 remaining were white 2XL’s, and quite the record breaker. Blue shirts alone had sold out on day 1.

Local cynics may say what they like about Bele Chere, but obviously there are many people who enjoy it. And, in their eyes, I seemed to be a celebrity, if only for a moment. For that I am incredibly grateful, touched and surprised that I have left such an impression; and so many truly believe in me. (How many times I heard the phrase “You have to do next years design” from the Bele Chere faithful.. if I had a nickel.)

Here’s the rest of the pics I rounded up.  And some clippings from the guide for those who are out of town.

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I’m going to level with you. I thought when I got home today, I’d pass right out. Instead, I can’t sleep. (And yes, I’m this nerdy.. I’m blogging) I am also inspired.

Day 1 was better than I could have hoped for. I’m meeting some really cool people, and I seem to have some sort of celebrity status. The Vision Test cards have been fun to hand out, because everyone is reading them in front of me, and it’s a bit of a puzzle I created. I’m excited by the response. I had planned on taking more pictures, but I was so awestruck I just couldn’t whip the camera out all the time. Note to self: “When a bunch of cute Soccer Mom’s want to take a picture with you - remember to take one for yourself as well”.

These are a few of the shots I managed to get. Not much, but I was busy signing shirts, and stuff. I’ll try to focus more tomorrow. View more…

This is the coolest Idea I’ve seen in a while. Freerice.com

I don’t know how it works (?) All you do is increase your vocabulary, and simultaneously feed the hungry.

A great way to spend your free time. And a well designed game.

My latest label designs were created for Green Girl Basics. The logo was derived from View more…

When I first started going to A-B Tech back in 2000, Photography was one of only a handful of Art classes available. I never got the itch to take it until last August, and View more…

A Fine Arts Photography project I call ‘Perplexing Observations’. It is a work in progress. The following are non photo-shopped scans of original prints shot on a 35mm film camera View more…

It’s funny - I made this poster for A-B Tech 3 or 4 years ago, and when I stopped by the offices View more…

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For last springs photographic journalism assignment, I decided to work with Hands On Asheville, and the United Way. I was fortunate enough to photograph Women Build 2008. View more…

My good friends at The Bier Garden proposed I create a shirt for St. Patricks Day. View more…

Asheville Aerial Arts is a unique group of Asheville Artists, whom are gaining more exposure everyday here in Asheville. They are available to perform for a variety of events and functions. It was my pleasure to design their logo, and they even put it on some awesome T-shirts (incredibly comfortable, and inexpensive) available on their website ashevilleaerialarts.com

Here’s some scans from a (poorly processed) roll of film I took. I can’t wait to photograph them again. View more…

It’s really astounding to be a major part in something as large and important to the city as Bele Chere.

Yesterday was the kickoff party and it was my first look at some of the T-shirts, and posters. I can’t wait to see the rest of the merchandise. These are some snapshots from the party, and the journey so far. View more…

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Words can’t describe the Asheville Fashion Shows my friends take part of. Be on the lookout for upcoming shows, and if you have the chance to catch one, your guaranteed to see some interesting fashions and artists. These are just a few snapshots I took at the recent show from Asheville Fashion Conspiracy. View more…

I first saw this episode of Iconoclasts back in November.

ICONOCLASTS: Mike Myers & Deepak Chopra.

The Sundance Channel reran it this week, and I was lucky enough to stumble on it again. Or, if I learned anything from watching this time; I should say, View more…

The first official word that my can was out came in mid May on a Sunday. My best friend had recently moved to Baltimore, and his wife saw it at a sales meeting in Jersey. Later, he’d call to tell me he just had the best Pepsi in his life. He promised to take a picture and send it to me, but didn’t. A few weeks later I got word my family had seen it in Chicago. Excited to hear it, but still haven’t seen it for myself. Then I did.

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Take ‘The Vision Test’! Print it via PDF or JPG.

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