This blog post is part book review for Petting Tigers by Shelley Smith-Jones and part sneek peek of the creative process behind my cover art for the book.

Petting tigers. It sounds dangerous, doesn’t it? But who can deny that tigers are beautiful and magnificent creatures? What if we, as humans, could actually develop a loving relationship with tigers and other wild animals? What if there was a way to extinguish violence in all its forms, once and for all? Well that’s exactly what Jehovah’s Witnesses are offering.

Let’s face it. Logos are everywhere. Logos are used by businesses and organizations and brands of all kinds. From massive global brands to mom and pop shops, to individuals, and the list goes on.

But what is a logo really? And why are they so prolific?

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted to my blog and for good reason. This self-employment stuff is no joke. I’ve managed to land a few commissions that have all gone well. I’ve applied for and received a business license (actually 2, but more about that in another post). And I’ve been learning tons about everything from intellectual property, trademarks, copyrights and, oh yes, taxes!