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Motto

I have to say, my first interest with design began here, in the pages and covers of my parents' yearbooks (1978 & 1976). Not only was this a representation of a farm community during a historical era, but the style of dress at the time continues to be my favorite, and my parent's younger years fascinating.

When I last revisited these books, as I have routinely done since I was a young schoolgirl, I was intrigued by the lightheartedness of the design and its irony when paired with such valiant class mottos.

My mother and I laughed as I acknowledged the charm of the layouts. She explained, "Its called doin' the best with what 'chya had!"

And that is the wisest bit of knowledge I have heard in a long time, which I now have adopted as my personal motto for my upcoming graduation from sixteen years of academics. Susan B. Anthony also supports my sentiments, when she said "Failure is impossible." And in summation of my extended years of collegiate experience, I know that the best I can do is try.


















































































































































































































Be sure to browse the black and white photograph pages for my mom and future-uncle, as life goes on around them, (when they were dating before my mom married his brother...) and note my father as president of Future Farmers of America! Any relation to my goal of being a Future Farmer?

DAMN.


Scotty Wittlake,
by Jake Stangel 2009

A photographer based in Portland recently did a project about the snowboarders of the Legendary Mt. Baker (Washington) Banked Slalom, which was held a few months ago in its 24th year. Please visit his project page to get a sense of how a few professional snowboarders in action complete the landscapes to his beautiful photography, as well as hear how escapist the banked slalom has become for its competitors in an otherwise media-saturated world.

Unfortunately, not included in the project are some of the underdog competitors, including my friend Danielle Davis, a Mt. Baker local, who won the amateur women's division!!

ARTICHOKE HEARTS















































This color seems to be following me around...after seeking help, it has been named. Say hello to Artichoke Heart,

SUPER SHANTY SENTIMENTS

Missing this project somethin' fierce.
Have another look here.
The Snap Shot Shanty Blog



My favorite campaign sign, by Amalia Nicholson.

COUPLE PIGEONS



by Malcolm Clarke.  His typography is made of pigeons in the formation of "Please Feed Us"

I envy this so much!