BlackStone Studio Blog
I blog about my design work, share tips & personal experiences!
VECCS Magazine Ad
Companies come up with ways to continue to do business in these troubled times. And I am grateful to have clients that are among those who are strong and resilient.
Visual Thinker
Inspiration is the backbone of my business. As a graphic designer, I thrive on ideas and dreams that come to me.
Bad Ideas
Have you ever had a great idea… that turned out to be the worst idea EVER?!
Working From Home
Let’s talk about working from home. Why do (or don’t) you like about working from home?
Life Safety Training Guide
There’s nothing like the satisfaction of looking at a finished project to give you a boost. Like this training guide for Life Safety that I just wrapped up a few days ago.
Coloring
When I was little, I never passed up a chance to color. I can still remember the excitement over a new drawing book. I liked the feel of the smooth crayons, and I loved getting the crayon boxes that came with a sharpener in them. Remember those? Today, I still get...
Notebooks
Can I justify buying as many notebooks as I want if they inspire my business?
Weekends & Canceled Events
This Sunday would have marked the end of the San Antonio Chamber Music Society’s 77th season with a performance by the talented Parker String Quartet.
Lead Magnet Design
So you’re considering offering a digital download to get more followers, mailing list subscribers, members, or clients.
Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center Business Cards
One of my latest projects was these new business cards I put together for my lovely client, Jirzia Blackman, from the Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center.
Thank You
It’s been a while since I gave my sincere thanks to my amazing clients.
COVID-19 Announcements On Your Website
In a time of so much uncertainty, it is important to keep your customers updated.
Weston Dean Custom Homes Flyers
I’ve designed a lot of flyers for my awesome clients at Weston Dean Custom Homes.
Password Checkup Tool
Today I’m going to show Google users how you can check if any of your passwords have been exposed.
Successful Days
At the end of any given day, how do you know whether it was successful?
Humans and Plants
Humans and plants are strangely similar. Hear me out on this one, because I just realized something: we both have roots.
Life Safety First Aid Kits
Life Safety recently hired me to work on labels for a first aid wall kit and for a personal first aid kit.
Girl Figuring It Out Logo Design
My newest client, Cindy Ferguson, is starting a lifestyle blog called “Girl Figuring it Out.” I had the pleasure of working with Cindy to design her new logo.
The 5 W’s
Have you ever had questions for a graphic designer? Just in case, I’m going to answer the 5 W’s right here to help you out!
Quality Forensic Toxicology Trifold
I recently had the chance to tour a toxicology lab as part of my introduction to a new client who hired me to put together an informational trifold brochure.
Early Riser or Night Owl?
The best part of waking up early is how much you can get done before the phone and emails start to chirp.
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