RPO Brand Illustrations

Last year I dedicated a lot of time in creating some brand illustrations for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) to use in their marketing communications. They have been one of my clients for several years now and they could not be a more appreciative organization to work for. These illustrations incorporated a color palate inspired by Maxfield Parrish, the accomplished American painter. One of his most famous works "The Lute Players" hangs in the Kodak Hall, at the Eastman Theatre in downtown Rochester New York. The original has since been moved to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. The Lute Players currently resides inside the Memorial Art Gallery, and a Kodak reproduction now hangs where the original once was. This campaign consists of the illustrations, posters, note cards, and the Bravo program covers. Many thanks to the four writers that helped craft the copy for this campaign... Matt Smythe, Matt Conn, Greg Shainman, and Angelo Juliano. The work was recognized at the 2010 RAF Addy Awards and thanks to AdHub.com can be seen online here.  This campaign also earned the RPO the distinction of becoming the 2010 Non-Profit Marketer of the Year.

Click the link here, and become a fan of the RPO on Facebook. Go see a performance or two this year. The economy is on it's way back, they are a cultural gem, and their performances are beyond measure.

Now, on to the work:

The Trombone.



The Trumpet.



The Bows.



The French Horn.



The Timpani.



The Clarinet.



The Piano.



The Upright Bass.



I'm planning to print, frame and sell these illustrations at some point, so if your interested let me know and I will certainly expedite that process.

RPO Symphony Showhouse Illustrations

A series of posters designed to commemorate the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Symphony Showhouse. A RPO fundraiser featuring the work of leading area designers and the Ellwanger Estate, a home once belonging to George Ellwanger, the horticulturalist and visionary whose sprawling nursery earned Rochester its nickname: the Flower City. A series of custom illustrations for the posters were created to reflect unique characteristics of the 19^th century home. The Pipe Organ, the Landmark Society Gardens, the Carriage House, the Architecture of Fletcher Steele, the Historic Bird House, and the Ellwanger Estate itself.

These illustrations won an Addy, as well as NY District2 Gold. The posters are currently in the international 2010 Graphis Poster Design Annual. These illustrations also recieved Special Judges Recognition for illustration, at the 2009 RAF Addy Awards. Hey, that's the third straight year!

MC Lars at the Lilac Fest

Recording artist, MC Lars, played a free concert to open the 2009 Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY.

My illustration and poster is based on the album This Gigantic Robot Kills. And in this case... he kills a whole lot of lilacs.

Ingrid Michaelson Sings at the Lilac Fest

Recording artist, Ingrid Michaelson, played a free concert to close the 2008 Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY.

My illustration and poster was recognized at the 2009 RAF Addy Awards (but I think my autographed poster from Ingrid is way cooler).

Indie Show Poster

This poster was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Indie Show. A specialty show dedicated to the independent music scene on 90.5fm WBER.

This illustration won an Addy, and Special Judges Recognition for illustration, at the 2008 RAF Addy Awards.

This poster is the first in a series yet to come on the specialy shows at WBER. Stay tuned!

Evening Out at Home 25th Anniversary Illustration

This is an illustration created for the Rochester Area Community Foundation's 25th anniversary of the Evening Out at Home. This illustration won an Addy, and Special Judges Recognition for illustration, at the 2007 RAF Addy Awards.

The after dinner gala was held at the Strong National Museum of Play, featuring their new butterfly exhibit.
Credit to Matt Conn for his writing expertise.