illustration design

 

Since 1972,
Mary Ellen Szper
has been
creating and selling art.

flyingfrog.com took flight 1993 and things just ain't been the same since...

Following a boldly exploratory youth in floral design, typography, color separation, production graphics, pattern drafting, accompanied by stints as costumer, photo stylist, roofer, printer's devil, baby whisperer, event planner/caterer, professional clown, stable hand, production artist, caterer and alterationist illustration design

, flyingfrog.com took flight in 1993 as an internet based graphic design and illustration service providing exceptional levels of service at reasonable prices. All from a remote mountain abode.

Clients include small businesses, public relations, design firms, authors and artists, corporations, city, county and federal government agencies the likes of
BLM and Army CoE, Parks & Rec
and a variety of professional and social associations.And a smattering of non-profit work, as time and inclination permit.

Work Product runs the gambit of logos, large scale murals, book covers, technical illustration, logo and branding packages, ads, brochures, cartooning, signage, marketing strategy, watercolors, pen and ink,
basics like business cards, rack cards
fold up maps and guides,
as well as presentations,
events and exhibits.
Media and techniques according to project needs and budget from high tech to hand worked. All with the same high standards of quality and professionalism.

ART SITES:
South Fork of the American River, CA
Stanislaus River, CA
Snake River, ID
Mt Whitney, CA
Rubicon Trail, CA

San Pedrito, BC Sur
Scottsdale, AZ
Bridgeport, CA
Placerville, CA

Costs are quoted ala carte
on a "per project" basis.
Client controls the budget.
All Digital Work Process(DWP)occurs online via email and web proof pages. This enables us to keep costs down and efficiency up and makes tracking simple.

.
New in 2004 - Aquarelle
New for 2005
"Seamless Leather Pouches"
Embellished of course. Limited run.
PREPARING FOR GALLERY SHOW AND SALE
DATE TBA NOVEMBER 2006

Please feel free to email any questions to illustration design

"Reasonable Prices for
Exceptional Levels of Service"

 

 

I am Richard Smith, a freelance artist creating cartoons, illustration, animation, design for books, magazines, web sites, mobile phones and interactive education projects.

I specialise in character design and illustration for printed media, web sites, and Flash animation. This site contains my portfolio, contact details, and a description of my skills and experience.

My clientele includes leading names like the BBC, Scholastic, Dorling Kindersley, and Dennis Publishing. I have also produced artwork and design for leading independent new media companies like Fjord and Unique Interactive.