Design & Craft

Harry O’ Diamond

Heather Graef — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:36:17 +0000

I came across a nice article by Steve Vaught about the work my grandfather, Harry O’ Diamond did for Westways Magazine in the 1950′s. Harry’s style was wonderful and witty, and remains fresh and modern to this day.
Click here to read the article and see more of these great covers.

Filed under: Art & Design, Family, Illustration

New DIY Blogs

Heather Graef — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:51:46 +0000

I just started some new blogs! This is quite bold of me, I know, but it gives me a virtual warehouse to stockpile my creative ideas. I will be sharing interesting and useful design concepts and craft projects that I find online, and in the future, posting my own tutorials and projects for inspiration.

Design & Style Inspiration for You and Your Home:
www.designerdiy.blogspot.com

Craft & DIY Projects:
www.athomediy.blogspot.com

Marin Handmade, a blog for our group art shows:
www.marinhandmade.blogspot.com

Filed under: Art & Design, Blogging, Food, News & Updates, Tips, Tutorials

Surfing for Art

Heather Graef — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:27:20 +0000

Surfing online one day not too long ago, I came across an artist from Santa Cruz. Jim Denevan is I guess you can say, a performance artist, creating massive, “temporary drawings on sand earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather.” His perfect geometry and trickery of the eye is something to behold. If I knew where he was working next I would love to watch him at work. See his Sand portfolio and other work on his website, www.jimdenevan.com. Denevan is also involved in an elaborate international traveling project called Outstanding in the Field, inspired by farm to table dining. Read more here. Find Jim Denevan on Facebook.

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Gstudio Bags at the KPFA Craft Fair

Heather Graef — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:28:01 +0000

I’ve been gearing up for the KPFA Craft Fair at the Concourse in SF Dec 11-12, 2010. Its my first ever fair, and I’m hoping it will jump-start sales for 2011. Save the date, and come visit me there!

Filed under: Art & Design, Entertainment, Marketing

Save the Date

Heather Graef — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:46:54 +0000

Some of you already know about Roots Collaborative, the brand-new gallery/gift shop in Mill Valley, CA. Roots opens its doors next weekend, and there will be two Opening Events, April 30, and May 1. The shop features the work of about 40 artist, including myself!

I will be there on Saturday, May 1, from 5-8:30.

I hope to see you there to celebrate!

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Happenings

Heather Graef — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:00:55 +0000

Thanks so some great connections at MAWS (@maws_org on twitter), I am working on their new identity and new website graphics. MAWS is a nationally recognized organization for preventing domestic violence, in San Rafael, California.

Aside from these, and other graphic design projects, I was invited to sell my new handbags at Roots Collaborative in Mill Valley, CA. This will be my first retail shop, and I am very excited.

I’m making some inquiries for a new project. I’d like to get a gaggle of artists together to design graphics for a collection of semi-permanent decals for interiors. I have seen some great designs out there and think I/we can contribute to the market.

Filed under: Art & Design, News & Updates

Fancy Facebook

Heather Graef — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:36:02 +0000

I’m offering customized Facebook Profile Pictures at $50. See an example live on one of my Fan Pages at: http://www.facebook.com/GstudioStyle. When you go to my page, you’ll see that I used a secret little trick that makes the image seem to extend up into the blue area. Cool, huh? Contact me for more info. [Note: this article is out of date, and my Facebook graphic has changed on the link provided.]

Customizing your profile picture is a good way to make your company, product or service on Facebook stand out, and look professional. You can also have a custom picture for your personal Facebook page… why not? No one’s stopping you from getting Fancy on Facebook!

By the way, if you visit my Facebook page, you might like the handbags I make. If so you can click Become a Fan for news and updates on my upcoming designs. Thanks!

Posted in Art & Design, Branding, Facebook, Facebook Tips, Logo Design, Marketing, Personal Branding, Social Networking

Art

Heather Graef — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:35:37 +0000

I’m really enjoying this artist:

http://www.hadleyhooper.com

Posted in Uncategorized

2010 Resolution: Buy Indie!

Heather Graef — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:41:32 +0000

Happy New Year!

As 2010 rolls in, a new resolution rolls out: Buy Indie!

The Buy Indie! Project is a graphic campaign I created in support of independent artisans, including those who design indie clothing labels, hand-crafted works, make music, foods, fresh local produce – and the small businesses who carry them. I can see infinite possibilities for this graphic campaign, but for now I am offering several versions of the logo, printed on a variety of T-shirts and gift items, available at my online shop at cafepress.com.

Wear one to support your creative friends and colleagues!

Buy Indie! shop and news:

NOTE: This blog is no longer active, but you can now go to THE BUY INDIE! PROJECT BLOG at www.thebuyindieproject.blogspot.com.

Posted in Art & Design, Branding, Logo Design Tagged: Logos

Gstudio Blog

Heather Graef — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:16:48 +0000

I have a new blog for Gstudio, my line of handbags. From now on you can read updates there, as well as find Twitter and Facebook links for Gstudio. Here’s the link: http://gstudiostyle.blogspot.com

Posted in Art & Design, Blogging, News & Updates Tagged: Gstudio, handbags