Bruce Rich - Web/Graphic Designer, Music Producer, VJ

Jennifer Smith: Friend, Artist

My long time friend Jennifer Smith set up a facebook page exclusively for her art, photography, and other creative projects. I thought it would be nice to share to all who happen to wander into my blog.

I also picked out a few personal favorites :)







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Happy Logo Customer

I spent a few hours working on a logo for Colin’s insurance agency. He’s a swell dude from Jamaica, and he also happens to be a photographer, which means his eye is keener than most.

During the brainstorm process, I asked him a number of questions, picking his brain for clues as to what he likes, dislikes, prefers etc. We went through colors, shapes, comparative logo elements, and came up with something together that appealed to my client. We were both quite pleased.

This is his letter of recommendation. I will soon be designing his business cards, web site, and door sign.

Bruce: Thanks for designing my logo. It was great working with you because I got the feeling from the very beginning that you knew exactly what you were about and how to extract from me what it was that I was looking for. Your responses were punctual, you were clear and concise, and when you provided the end result all those who saw it were extremely pleased.  I will most definitely be hooking up with you on future projects, as I find you to be very creative and reasonable, two characteristics I find lacking in many others. Again thanks for what you have done!    Colin T. Bent


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Long Live Mohawk Music!

My friend DJ Badger posted a thoughtful memorial to Mohawk Music, a fantastic local music store that closed over 10 years ago in Tulsa. I also have fond memories of the place, but nothing I could say holds a candle to this. So here goes:

Mohawk Music has now been closed over ten years... but long live Mohawk Music!

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“Wait.  Let me get back on track.  From the underground to the mainstream, Mohawk Music covered the full gamut of alternative/modern rock/progressive music.  You could go there to get the latest Smashing Pumpkins CD, or you could go there to track down rare vinyl releases by the Aphex Twin.  DJs loved Mohawk because they carried tough-to-find imports and remixes.  Local music fans loved Mohawk because they carried music by local acts that hardly anyone else would touch.  It was amazing.”


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TESTIMONIAL: Web Site Letter of Recommendation

My awesome customers from Bluebird Lane Retreat submitted a letter of recommendation for my web design and graphic services. Thanks guys!

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - Bluebird Lane

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The Angel Oak

Angel Oak
(Photo found on subreddit ITAP - not sure of photographer)

It's the "Angel Oak," found in John’s Island, South Carolina, and it's estimated to be over 1400 years old.

I visited the sad tree with my family in the mid-80s, having the good fortune of residing in Ladson, SC at the time (close to the home of my Cherokee ancestors in NC). I recall the park surrounding the tree sporting rusty playground equipment, and the tree branches were supported by struts rather than be allowed to break or touch the ground and rot.

The land owners charged $5 to see it (the new owners apparently do not charge), and I must say the experience left a sort of breathless/pathetic impression upon me, as if the tree were begging to be allowed to die, in a sense, but man was fighting to preseve it. Hurricane Hugo took care of some of that in 1989, but it is reported that the tree has recovered from the damage.

The Angel Oak made it into a poem I wrote as well. I should post it when I find it. Meanwhile, here’s the link to the official web site: http://www.angeloaktree.org/

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