tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317765962838065412024-03-13T10:16:47.223-04:00Leshock Arts BlogNews Blog for LeshockArts.com, featuring the Graphic Design, Photography & Artworks of Carolyn Leshock as well as Tattoo Art from Mark Leshock.
Every Picture Tells A Story...Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-53990247327890454602011-11-11T21:51:00.000-05:002011-11-17T22:16:57.574-05:00Now With Imagekind!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/CML_ImagekindPromo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://leshockarts.imagekind.com/">http://leshockarts.imagekind.com/</a></center><br /><br />I'm <span style="font-style:italic;">Very Happy</span> to announce that my prints and artworks are now available on <a href="http://leshockarts.imagekind.com/">Imagekind</a>! Being a quality snob <span style="font-style:italic;">(especially when it comes to printing),</span> I have long searched for an online service in which to offer prints to my satisfaction. I was thrilled with all of the options available through <a href="http://leshockarts.imagekind.com/">Imagekind</a>. They allow you to customize your choice of print paper, matting, framing and even do canvas prints! If you don't want to be bothered with all of those details, you can simply choose the recommended selections I have already prepared for you! Prices vary from the economical to deluxe. I hope that you give my galleries a look and find something special to gift yourself or someone special this holiday season! As always, I would be honored to have my work hanging in your home or office!<br /><br />Please know that I will still offer signed prints of any art that you see on my websites. Kindly contact me personally with your order. All info can be found at my site, <a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/shop">here</a>!Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-60027531132589539182011-11-11T11:00:00.001-05:002011-11-17T22:19:24.562-05:00Veterans Day 2011To ALL who are serving or have served, Happy Veterans Day! As a wise friend reminded me, today's holiday celebrates those who have survived. ♥ THANK YOU for protecting our freedom!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Misc/varvel.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-18111633863548372402011-10-19T18:37:00.001-04:002011-10-19T18:38:59.136-04:00I Have To Admit...Fall is not one of my favored seasons, but it sure can be pretty even on the greyest of days!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/CLeshockFall2011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-92070461011641365812011-09-23T21:34:00.005-04:002011-09-24T10:20:50.976-04:00Happy Anniversary To My Favorite Flyboys (and Gals!)<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/LeshockArts_iQuadFifthAnniversaryLogo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br />In 2007, I decided to attend a kite festival in Wildwood, NJ and had my mind blown! I met the founding four members of <a href="http://www.teamiquad.com/">iQuad</a> and saw my first ever precision kite flying team! On FOUR lines no less!!! Little did I know that it was also a premier event for them as a team! I went home from that festival and immediately invested in a <a href="http://www.revkites.com/main/">Revolution kite</a>! I had dismal luck with 2 line sport kites in the past. Little did I know what I was getting myself into, but I HAD to try this! It was exactly the kiting zen I had been searching for!<br /><br /><center><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0qz-cO5a03g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /><br />Five years later, iQuad is celebrating their 5th Anniversary and 100th festival at the <a href="http://www.borneokite.com/">Borneo International Kite Festival</a> in Bintulu, Malaysia! They have built their team up into a very well oiled machine consisting of 8 talented men and women with additional alternate members throughout the United States and Canada. Some of those amazing folk have gone on to form their own uniquely wonderful flying teams!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/iQuad5thBorneoBlog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />Five years later, I am obcessed with this sport and am a halfway decent "Rev" flier. I have met wonderfully creative people and made friends with fliers all over the globe who either already flew or had experienced <i><a href="http://youtu.be/AOP9td9RdnE">The iQuad Effect</a></i> themselves. I'd be insanely curious to know just how many people have picked up quad kite flying because they saw the magic of an iQuad performance.<br /><br />I was quite honored when <a href="http://www.teamiquad.com/">iQuad</a> approached me to design their 5th Anniversary Logo! :D I wanted to create something appropriate that conveyed the fun and complexity of what they do. In my mind it also had to be as colorful as the individual personalities of it's team members.<br /><br />I would like to wish the team a Very Happy Anniversary and most of all say THANK YOU for getting me off the ground!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/CLeshockLetThereBeQuad.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-41932669523745438262011-09-11T07:31:00.004-04:002011-09-24T10:23:11.073-04:00Remembering 911<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockRemember911TenYrs.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />Remembering all those who perished and all who survived on this extremely sad day ten years ago. Time has finally given us a place to grieve, but many are still dealing with the after effects. May we find resolution to this insane mess some day.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/index.html">http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/index.html</a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-9061492321310408902011-08-30T14:41:00.001-04:002011-09-23T21:16:58.370-04:00I Won't Deny ItThis is my most favorite time of the year...<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockBeachShack0811.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />~~~<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockBikeFree0611.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />~~~<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockLobsterLunch0811.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br />The urge to firmly stay put is strong.Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-88817908918197735782011-07-07T21:36:00.005-04:002011-09-24T10:31:01.651-04:00New Work From Mark!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockTattoosNauticalStarSleeve.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark">http://www.leshockarts.com/mark</a></center><br /><br />I think this woman's nautical sleeve has got to be one of my new favorites that <a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark">Mark</a> has done! I've just recently gone and updated his web gallery with all kinds of new work. Go check it out! Summer is one of the best seasons to get a tattoo <i>(and display them too)</i>!Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-68074164203507797772011-06-21T13:50:00.002-04:002011-09-24T09:39:23.170-04:00Welcome Summer!!!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/CMLSeasonalFeet.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />After a lonnnng winter and a rainy messy spring, I am SO ready for this! Next stop bare feet on the beach! Woo Hoo!!!Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-54058762203595982002011-05-28T10:07:00.002-04:002011-09-24T10:33:22.105-04:00Ever Honor Our Fallen<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/MarkLeshockEagleSleeve2011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark">http://www.leshockarts.com/mark</a></center><br /><br />In honor of Memorial Day I thought I'd feature one of the many cool patriotic tattoos done by my brother, <a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark/">Mark Leshock</a>. He has the opportunity to meet many of our brave servicemen and women in his line of work and always puts in the extra effort to give them something special. Nearly every generation of our family has fought for our country. We remember them this weekend and <i>all</i> of our military overseas who fight for the right to freedom.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/">http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/</a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-6476477427099156832011-03-17T11:01:00.001-04:002011-03-17T14:56:26.617-04:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsCeltic2011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />I have always been very inspired by Celtic art and design. My personal logo even reflects that interest. The Celtic Nations have always possessed a wonderful joyful spirit rich in history, art and of course <span style="font-style:italic;">music</span>. They are a strong hard working people who still found a way to celebrate life even during the toughest of times. I admire that. When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, <span style="font-style:italic;">that spirit</span> is what I celebrate since I cannot claim any celtic heritage. May your shamrocks been green and not your drinks today! ;D<br /><br />ps. For those that are Xm/Sirius listeners, tune into channel 45 today! :)<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-41824734200571109472011-03-03T15:44:00.002-05:002011-03-03T15:53:41.003-05:00Happy March!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/LeshockZazzleCases.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts/gifts?cg=196576609638505094">http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts/gifts?cg=196576609638505094</a></center><br /><br />In honor of my birth month, I'm happy to announce that I've added iPhone cases to my Zazzle site! There are more designs coming in the days ahead. In the meantime please feel free to peruse the selection and add some awesome custom art to protect your phone! You might even find some cool apparel to match! iPad cases coming soon...<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-49865877561917773862011-02-14T10:12:00.007-05:002011-02-14T12:45:31.543-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockValentine2011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />What would Valentine's Day be without a little bit of candy? My personal favorite of all are chocolate covered pretzels! Lucky for me I live in Pennsylvania where they originated in the USA from German immigrants and are plentiful! <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretzel">Pretzels</a> even look like little hearts, so to me they make the perfect gift and expression of love at any time of year. My pretzel of choice comes from <a href="http://www.tomsturgispretzels.com/">Tom Sturgis Pretzels</a>, but visit any candy maker worth their salt and you'll find chocolate covered pretzels. My home turf was once filled with many different candy making families. Sadly they have been disappearing over the years, but a few great places are still standing the test of time. One such candy maker is <a href="https://www.premisemaid.com/">Premise Maid Candies</a> in Breinigsville, PA. Beyond their killer selection of fine candies and chocolates, they also provide a really wonderful atmosphere in which to shop. I can't resist the temptation of popping in there from time to time. During the non holiday season they also sell ice cream, coffees and both home made and local desserts in their cafe. It's fun to visit their old world shoppes located out in the middle of the beautiful rolling farmland. I love to patronize local small businesses who are doing things <span style="font-style:italic;">right!</span><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-90436821567742611342011-01-09T19:10:00.004-05:002011-01-10T09:36:17.589-05:00A Fresh StartHappy New Year Everyone! While it is no secret that I am not a fan of winter, it <i>does</i> provide an awful pretty landscape sometimes! Truth be told, I would probably miss this if I lived in a warmer part of the country. I went out to the lake today to see what effect the cold weather was having on the water. These photos do not reflect the fact that the wind was <i>ripping</i> today! BRR!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsWhiteBlueMarsh1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsWhiteBlueMarsh2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsWhiteBlueMarsh3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsWhiteBlueMarsh4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/LeshockArtsWhiteBlueMarsh5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-83346465594619708202010-11-27T10:15:00.009-05:002010-11-27T11:18:52.823-05:00Small Business Saturday!In honor of Small Business Saturday I've added quite a few new products to my online Zazzle shop! I have quite a variety of t-shirt designs, men's ties, mugs and drink ware available. I am particularly thrilled with the line of custom sneakers produced by Keds! I will be adding even more products in the next few days, both to my Zazzle shop and photography site so please stay tuned! Perhaps you'll find something cool for your loved ones this holiday season!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/LeshockZazzleProdVers27.jpg" border="0" alt="Zazzle Products 2-7"></a></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts">http://www.zazzle.com/leshockarts</a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><small>Please note Zazzle's online coupon codes which appear at the top of the page!</span></small></center><br /><br />Needless to say that I hope you all get out and patronize your local small businesses whether they be brick and mortar storefronts, independently owned restaurants, your local artisans or those with online shops and services like myself. There's nothing like giving back to your community businesses. Who understands your needs and gives you <span style="font-style:italic;">personal</span> service better then they? As someone who has worked for small businesses all of my life I can tell you what a vital part of the economy they represent. Go save a local business today! <br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-27008146844229254582010-10-30T09:18:00.003-04:002010-10-30T09:27:53.644-04:00Happy Halloween Weekend!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/HHPumpkinFamily.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><center>Hope y'all have a happy, fun and safe Halloween Weekend!</center><br /><br />Part of my rĂ©pertoire is doing photo restorations. This creepy photo is from a local Pennsylvanian historical society that I dealt with earlier this summer. Sadly I have no year or explanation for the photo other than it was for a town Halloween parade. I thought it was worth saving for this occasion! And yes, there are 2 pumpkin babies in this photo as well. Shudder!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/CreepFamily.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />For those of you who missed T<span style="font-style:italic;">he Great Pumpkin</span> this year, you can watch it here!...<br /><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/188640/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown">http://www.hulu.com/watch/188640/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown</a><br /><br />ps. Lucy's ~such~ a downer! GEEZ!!!<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-40416090910094221172010-10-22T11:52:00.004-04:002010-10-22T12:05:38.539-04:00It Has Gotten Colder!<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/PavilionSelfPortrait2010a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />As a result I am already starting to miss wearing my <a href="http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/">Vibram FiveFingers</a> shoes! They had become a staple to my wardrobe this past summer as I had bought them for more fitness related activities. After getting over the initial shock over how different these shoes are and breaking them in, I had noticed the benefit to wearing them rather immediately! Muscles in my legs had gotten stronger. My feet had become more flexible. My center of gravity felt better. Now that it's back to "normal" shoes for the fall and winter months, I am definitely noticing how much the traditional shoe design constricts the feet! I thought these shoes were the silliest things I had ever seen when I first read about them over a year ago, but now I'm a convert! It's nice to see the word spreading about these awesome shoes in the media and online. Check out their facebook page for more interesting info about the product: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/VibramFiveFingers">http://www.facebook.com/VibramFiveFingers</a><br /><br />Talk about thinking oustide of the box though! As a designer, I have to give Vibram major props for this revolutionary product!<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-47445645249311943262010-08-16T08:58:00.001-04:002010-08-16T09:04:13.933-04:00You Say You Want A Revolution<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/RevolutionShirtsNew2010.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I've been doing some verrrrry interesting work for <a href="http://www.revkites.com/">Revolution Kites</a> this summer! First were their new t-shirt designs. I was thrilled when they contacted me! To create something that represents the sport I love, the best kite product on the market, and the wonderful people who make and fly them is so gratifying! They requested shirt designs which reflected the "family" spirit that exist among fliers across the globe as well as the team flying aspect that so many enjoy. "Rev" kite flying is a very social sport.<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/VRevsSanDiegoComicCon2010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Just recently, I was honored to create a Custom Revolution Kite that was used to promote the Warner Brother's scifi series "V" at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con! How exciting!!! This kite was a global effort. After my design work was completed, the die sublimation printing was done by the fabulous <a href="http://www.esste.com/contenidos.asp?menu_id=21">Gonzales Brothers</a> in Italy. I understand the team flying demo the convention was quite a hit! Yay!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/VRevsSwimComicCon2010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />These are exciting times for Rev fliers! It's a BIG week! This week will be a record attempt at 75 to 100 Revs in a Megafly at <a href="http://kitefestival.com/events-overview/record-attempts/">Long Beach, Washington</a>! The largest global gathering thus far. Also indoor flier Connor Doran has been called back as a wildcard for America's Got Talent! He performs Tuesday night! My heart goes out to all of the fliers and I wish them the best of luck!Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-54608415440174810472010-05-10T14:04:00.001-04:002010-05-22T14:29:12.027-04:00RIP Frank Frazetta 1928-2010<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Misc/Frank_Frazetta_Tribute_by_grahamart.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />I may be a designer by trade, but I am an illustrator at heart. Frank Frazetta was one of my main artistic influences growing up and it is because of him that I pursued art as a career. There had been some ugly estate battles going on within his family of late which look as if they've been resolved. Frank did make peace with his eldest son before his fatal heart attack. I hope his children can pull together enough to get the museum back up and running. Frazetta's art <span style="font-style:italic;">should</span> be viewable to the public! The reproduced images in print and online really do <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> do the paintings justice. Fantasy Art is still ART, no matter what the artworld elite say. Frank could crank out the best paintings full of color and life without much effort. I will always love his work, no matter where my own artistic journeys carry me. His paintings paved the way for so many other great artists and his influence clearly extended to the silver screen as well. The world has lost an icon on this day. :(<br /><br />Until his official website is back up and running, you can see images of his work here:<br /><a href="http://frankfrazetta.org/">http://frankfrazetta.org/</a><br /><a href="http://frazettaartgallery.com/">http://frazettaartgallery.com/</a><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-33763308492027600462010-04-25T13:57:00.004-04:002010-05-22T17:45:19.351-04:00The Finished Product<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/LeshockArtsBensBanners1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />When I worked for a printing company for many years, I was responsible not only for creating designs for our clients, but also the printing of those pieces as well. I literally took my design from concept to final product. It is an ability I sorely miss now that I have gone freelance. In today's global community, I can submit the final designs to my clients electronically across the globe. For as miraculous as that is, I rarely get to see the design in it's finished form. Furthermore I no longer have control over the print and color quality of my work and it frustrates me at times. <br /><br />It is a thrill to me now when I get to see photos of my completed work. I am particularly pleased with the wind banners I have been designing lately. I created these personal banners for Ben Dantonio of <a href="http://www.revkites.com/main/">Revolution Kites</a>. These are successful designs on several levels. Not only do they convey Ben's personality, but they are also very easy to read from a distance. Case in point is this image from <a href="http://www.kiteloft.com/">The Kite Loft's</a> webcam during the Maryland International Kite Exposition. I cannot tell you how happy I was to see them in their intended environment! It was a double bonus for me as I had also spied the banners I had done for <a href="http://www.teamiquad.com/">Team iQuad</a> as well!<br /><p><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Graphic%20Design/LeshockArtsBensBanners2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-32637717852732915172010-04-11T21:23:00.002-04:002010-04-11T21:28:46.344-04:00How Apropos!How synchronous is it that I find that one of my submitted photos has finally been used at <i>Coastal Living Magazine</i>???! Furthermore this is National Kite Month!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/CMLSkyscape08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/reader-photo-gallery-three-00400000052797/page13.html"><b>You can see this photo on Coastal Living's site here.</b></a></center><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nationalkitemonth.org/"><b>National Kite Month</b></a> runs from March 27th through May 2nd, 2010. Get out there in this beautiful spring weather and put some art in the sky! Don't forget to support your local kite festivals and organizations.<br /><p></p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-70163095029670767202010-02-27T09:53:00.003-05:002010-02-27T10:13:21.515-05:00Happy New Year!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Tattoos/MLeshockDragonMane.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />At Mark's request, I have added lots of new Tattoo Art to my brother's online gallery in recent weeks! You should go check it out. He has found inspiration in many asian influences of late. It has been very cool for me to witness the zen that he's been experiencing in his work. You can see more beautiful examples on his page here: <b><a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark">http://www.leshockarts.com/mark</a></b><br /><br /><center>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</center><br />I would like to take a moment and remind you that it is very important not only to support your local artisans these days, but also small business owners and freelancers. There are many many professional people out there like myself willing to provide you with the same excellent service that they once provided for larger companies. Our nation has been founded by entrepreneurs who were willing to take personal risks to see their dreams realized. With the unpredictable economy there has been a resurgence of that same individual spirit and determination. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be a part of that revolution? There's no better time to get fantastic work done by good people who want to do their best for you.<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-8000236314433873592009-11-28T02:49:00.001-05:002009-11-28T02:52:05.215-05:00You Know You Want To!Start your New Year by joining me and a cast of kick ass photographers in support of Scott Church's new show at the Mulberry Arts Studio in Lancaster, PA! C'mon! Beautiful people and beautiful images in a wonderful gallery... Sounds like the <i>perfect</i> way to start 2010. Many Thanks to Scott for such an opportunity! :D<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Shows/jan2010showweb2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-56808077194316641022009-11-09T13:39:00.006-05:002009-11-09T14:17:44.614-05:00Art In The Blood<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Tattoos/MLArtBlogNov.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />I don't crow here nearly often enough about my brother, Mark. Part of the reason I had created my website was not only to promote my own artistic endeavors but <span style="font-style:italic;">his</span> work as well. Mark has always been a fantastic artist and it pleases me to no end that he's been successful making a living from his own creativity. I see his personal art style evolving all of the time. It bears repeating that if you're looking to put some permanent art on <span style="font-style:italic;">your</span> body by someone who is patient, health conscious, and listens to your ideas as well, you should seriously contact Mark.<br /><br />You can view fine examples of his work here:<br /><a href="http://www.leshockarts.com/mark">Leshock Arts</a><br /><a href="http://www.wizardsworldoftattoos.com/mark.html">Wizard's World Of Tattoos</a><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-44427397247763536392009-08-25T10:41:00.006-04:002009-09-30T13:43:19.082-04:00Promoting Great PeopleMy longtime friend and guitar mentor, Rod DeGeorge, has just put out his first music video! You may recall reading about Rod when I launched this blog and did <a href="http://leshockarts.blogspot.com/2008/03/first-order-of-business.html">design work</a> for his current CD, <span style="font-style:italic;">Cosmic Playground</span>. Rod has an <span style="font-style:italic;">amazing</span> talent and those fortunate enough to know him personally also know what a generous and modest soul he is. Check out his YouTube page for more guitar goodness!<br /><br /><lj-embed id="2"><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JBKd6qmVMsk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JBKd6qmVMsk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /></lj-embed><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Edit:</span> Rod has had some misfortune behind the wheel of late. :( If you want to support a great artist and help with his medical bills, I highly recommend purchasing some of his music online. His MySpace page and website have the details:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/roddegeorge">http://www.myspace.com/roddegeorge</a><br /><a href="http://www.degeorgemusic.com/store.html">http://www.degeorgemusic.com/store.html</a><br /><br /><center>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</center><br /><br />On another personal note, it has not been a good summer at Casa Leshock. One of my family has been in and out of the hospital and it has been quite the daily struggle to keep my life and emotions in balance. My family is a huge part of my life and I come from one which is very close. We all suffer such things together. Also, I cannot stress enough how large a part music plays in my life. I owe half of my creative inspiration to listening to great music while I design. I find listening to the blues particularly cathartic when times are stressful. Before the medical issues had come to light, I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Joe Bonamassa for the second time this year and at Penn's Peak no less! This show came in the thick of some pretty heavy stuff I've been dealing with and it allowed me an escape for a few hours. That is no small feat! My personal thanks to Joe for putting on an <span style="font-weight:bold;">awesome</span> show and being another creative force you all out there should definitely take notice of!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Photography/JBPennsPeak081409_7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.jbonamassa.com/">http://www.jbonamassa.com/</a></center><br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731776596283806541.post-82248501653984460332009-06-01T14:11:00.004-04:002009-09-26T14:33:47.698-04:00Introducing The Aerostake!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii22/leshockarts/Products/LeshockStakesPromo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />Now available on my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6962293">Etsy</a></b> site and by request, I have created these colorful stakes with my sport kiting friends in mind! Those who fly know how important it is to have a stake which is unique to their personality and easy to spot on the field! Each stake is 10 inch steel with blunted tips and a hard polymer clay handle formed entirely by hand. No two are the same! Check back frequently for new stakes to be added! Custom colors are available by request. Due to outrageous expense of international shipping these days, I regret that I can only offer these within the USA at this time. My sincere apology to my overseas friends.<br /><p>Leshock Arts Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853408841726822801noreply@blogger.com0