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Feb 08
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I love painting portraits!

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I offer many creative products at Beezink. Logo Design, Video Production, Children’s books, Illustration, Graphic Design, and Fine Art. Every now and then I am asked what I like doing most. There are many projects that have been more satisfying than others, but nothing is more rewarding than creating a hand painted portrait on canvas. Although it is not always an option, I love to hand the portrait off to my customers in person so I can see the look on their face when they see it. And more than anything, I love to see their eyes tear up.

Family photographs are great. But there is something special about a hand painted portrait hanging proudly on the wall, and it is definitely a special honor to create the work. Painted portraits are a unique and timeless gift that will last a lifetime, and for me, the most rewarding part of my job. Fine Art collectors value the work much more than design customers. I have never created a logo or ad layout that brought tears to the eyes of the new owner!

Above is the second piece I created for a great guy in San Francisco. I worked from an I-Phone photo (not normally a good idea) and was a little nervous that the painting did not look close enough to his grandson. After I received this photo shortly after Christmas, I think I nailed it.

Below are two adorable little girls created in pencil. These are two of my favorite pencil portraits and were given to their grandmother as a gift.

 

Looking for something a little different? Below are a few unique portraits I have painted in different styles over the years.

Check out more of my work in the gallery page.

Shane Burke, www.beezink.com

Nov 27
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P. Diddy’s Making his band winner Jaila Simms new album

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P. Diddy's Making his band winner Jaila Simms new album cover designed by Shane Burke at Beezink.com

P. Diddy’s Making his band winner Jaila Simms new album cover designed by Shane Burke at Beezink.com

Jaila Simms the winner of P. Diddy’s Making his band, GLAAD Award nominee, and back up singer for Faith Evans is now an emerging solo artist breaking down barriers while staying fierce and fabulous. Shane Burke and Beezink.com had the opportunity to work with Jaila and design a kick ass album design for Jaila Simms’s new album TransSex and theEmeraldCity.

Every now and then I receive a call or email from potential customers from the entertainment industry, and every time it takes all I have got not to sound star struck.  I recognized the name but it took me a few minutes to recall the outspoken and unique voice from the show.  Jaila wanted an in your face design with Apocalyptic theme.  After a few revisions we came up with a great design with a dark and gloomy background that completely contrasted from Jaila’s trendy night out on the town outfit.  I believe the contrast worked well, and she got the effect she was looking for.  Working with Jaila was a lot of fun, and a great opportunity for my designs to reach a wide audience, and get some extra exposure.

Check out the new album and design at http://jailasimms.bandcamp.com

 

 

 

Shane Burke, www.beezink.com

Nov 12
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Choosing the right colors for your design

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As important as the subject and the flow of the design may be, the wrong color combinations can cause the design to be less effective than desired.

All colors have the ability to impact the senses, so it is very important to select the correct color for the project.  Three primary colors make up the color wheel and all other colors are created from those primary colors. When designing a logo or planning a remodeling project, colors need to work together in order to create a pleasing visual experience. Colors are responsible for evoking emotion from the viewer. When combined with the overall design, the reaction can be one of comfort or contentment to jarring attention.

By understanding what colors represent, a designer is able to translate that into powerful feelings from their design.

Reds are dynamic, strong and can be considered angry when used in a design. Red is for grabbing attention and engaging the viewer. Reds can be used to signal danger, such as what is seen in a stop sign, or they can be as attention grabbing as a Coke can. Red requires the viewer to act. They need to stop the car or pick up the can of Coke.

Reds can be used in designs that have many sharp angles or bold strokes of outlined black. Reds are hot and send a warning.

Yellow is bright and hot, like the sun and bring warmth to a design. Like red, yellow engages the viewer and used to signal danger by declaring one should pay attention. Designs that are created to bring the viewer to attention use yellow. A warning street sign will be yellow because it is visible.

Yellows are perfect for designs and areas of the home that need brightened up like a kitchen or a dark hallway. Yellows are bold and should be used in designs that are required to be demanding. Yellow can be used with rounded edges or sharp angles.

While reds and yellows are hot and warm colors, blue is calm cool and collected. Blue brings peace to a design and is well suited for designs that are softer and required to be easier on the eyes. A logo that is a cool blue is authoritative and is commonly used in the logos of financial institutes to convey trust and solidity.  Blue does not evoke a strong emotion; it calms the senses because it is not a hot color.

These three colors are powerful and can be overwhelming in a design if they are the sole color or used adjacent to one another. There are times for a primary color design, but a Denver Graphic Design studio will use these colors in combination with each other to create secondary colors that are better suited for the design’s purpose.

The key to using the right color for the design is to know what the design is supposed to do for the viewer. Once the purpose of the design is understood, the color choices will be obvious.

Shane Burke, BeezInk.com



Jun 29
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Childrens Book Illustration

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How much does a children’s book illustrator cost?

 

Over the last few months I have been receiving many quote requests for children’s book illustration.  How much would it cost to illustrate my 32 page children’s book?  The answer is never the same twice, and always depends on what exactly it is you are you looking for.

A standard children’s book is 32 pages.  The average rate for Children’s book art is $225-$550 per page.  Yes, that is $7200- $17600 average.  Before you freak out and loose all hope with your budget, let’s compare the art for my two favorite books.  The Giving Tree, and I Love You Forever.

Take a look at the Art from the Giving Tree.  This is one of the most popular children’s books ever written, and the artwork is iconic.  It is also very simple.  I would guess it took the artist an hour to create each image.  Now look at I Love You For Ever.

My Mother still cries every time she picks this book up.  The artwork has a lot more detail; it’s realistic but still a little whimsical.  It has full color, and detailed backgrounds.  I would guess each image took 6-10 hours for the artist to create, or around 300 hours, not including research time or creating rough drafts.  Children’s book illustration takes a lot of time.

 

So how much will it cost to have my children’s book illustrated?

A standard 32 page children’s book with simple but appealing artwork similar to the Giving Tree:

$800-$1200 or $25-$38 per page

A standard 32 page children’s book with full color and detailed backgrounds similar to I Love You For Ever:

$4000-$6000 or $125-$185 per page

 

I can’t afford to pay that much.

No worries, there are still ways to get the price to drop.  Passing on the detailed background for example could drop the price per page by up to 30%  Everyone has a budget.  I can find creative ways to shave design time without cutting corners.  BeezInk also offers payment plans.

Below is a simple price guide to reference.  Remember, each project has its own requirements and will need its own quote.

Full spread $250-500

full page: $100 – $250

1/2 page: $75 – $200

1/4 page: $50 – $100

spot $35 – $50

 

I need an illustrator, and would like to commission Shane Burke.  How does it work?

I will need a copy of the manuscript and a written description of each scene to get an accurate quote.  Once the author and illustrator agree on a price a 30% deposit is required before any work starts. This covers materials, and secures your spot “in line” to complete your work by your deadline.  I will start with very simple thumbnail pencil sketches to make sure placement of each element is correct and to allow for feedback.  From there I will create a more detailed sketch of the scene.  Once the sketches are approved the final product will be created.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.

 

Shane Burke, www.beezink.com

Apr 10
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Welcome to the new look

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I am delighted to officially launch  the new site for Beez Ink,  re-designed to make it easier to find the information you need, and stay in contact through my new blog format and social media sites.  I have made simple improvements to the design and navigation of the website and invite you to browse through and see them for yourself.

Many new features are still in the design process and will soon be added to enhance a more user friendly project management system, and a search-able gallery.    I am extremely excited about our blog capability, which allows me to communicate directly with you, the  customer and/or art lover, on a regular basis, about the projects I work on.   So please stay tuned, like, add, bookmark, and check in regularly!

 

-Shane Burke

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