My beloved speaks and says to me...

Nine times out of ten women return to their abuser. 

NoReturnAthens is an idea that might one day be a platform for women affected 
by domestic violence to share their stories and get connected to community. 

The goal: Sustainable Independence Powered by the Gospel. 

LeighAnnBarnes Website Graphics

Again, totally irrelevant to my real life job with PureFUN! Apparel. 

This is just me messing with reality. 

A whimsical sketch for Kipper and Hannah's engagement celebration!

(charcoal on linen)

Rendering: Odell Brewing Co.'s 90 Shilling Ale

(charcoal on blue linen)

My Challenge: A Non-Traditional Advent Wreath

Faboosh!

(50%off brilliant collection of colored vases from Hobby Lobby.)

New Venture in Athens: Handbags!

Working with handbag designer Leigh Ann Barnes on the redesign of her packaging materials! This piece is an example of what would be placed inside a newly purchased handbag. (Content and wording to be altered.)

I'd Gather Here:

Graphic Design for The Wild Basin

Our marketing gal, Hillary, had me design a graphic for the "Vendie Award" series that she is doing on the business blog for our preferred vendors. This logo will go on the vendor's website and link to our website. Check out Hillary's writing on The Wild Basin blog here: www.wildbasinlodge.com

Commissioned Painting

30x40 Oil on Canvas

Texture Closeups

NICU Competition Presentation

Today is the big day for the final presentations of our Senior Studio Competition! Ah! Check out the boards highlighting our design for a NICU Rooming-in-Room:

Concept

Design Development

Materials

Technology 

Competition Sponsor: Cotton

Website Design!

A requirement of one of my senior projects was to write a research paper about my studio's design concept- defending our design with research and exemplifying critical thought. I hate paper writing so I wanted to take a more creative approach that made "research" seem less daunting and lame. Intuitiverestoration.com became the vehicle for me to graphically organize and lay out my thought process and make for an interactive writing/reading experience. Special thanks to my amazingly generous, patient, and servant-hearted brother who helped me make it all happen. Andrew, you make my love of functional beauty become an unbelievable reality.

Hand Renderings Board for Senior Showcase

Professional Practices Monopoly Board

Lauren Edmunds for Miss Georgia!

This is the ad design (sponsored by Lauren's beautiful and supportive family) 

that will appear in the Miss Georgia Pageant 2011 program this summer. 

Happy Birthday, Meredith Casada!

I love you, my sweet garden friend! 

I am encouraged and challenged by your honesty, stubborn pursuit of Truth and righteousness, and your deep rooted love for Jesus and continual reliance on Him. 

Colorado Bound!

After graduation I'm moving to Allenspark, CO to work with an event center near the Wild Basin entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Going along with my current interest in the stationary arts, these residence boards were inspired by moving announcements from Minted. (P.S. In reality, my actual living situation will be a bit more primitive. Hello, shower in the living room...)  

I leave May 14th--seriously, come see me!!