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This a series of typographic designs inspired by the historic fire insurance map covers from the Sanborn Company in the late 19th and early 20th century. As a New Yorker transplanted to Southern California I was motivated to created these for some of the places I have enjoyed since living here. California is an amazing place, with beaches, mountains, ghost towns, and lonely desert highway.
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Several of these were laser etched. "Bodie" is etched on leather,
and "California Republic" is on birch plywood. The "Orange County" art was repurposed for a poster to promote AIGA-OC (American Institute of Graphic Arts) where I am a board member. It was printed in bright colors on a metallic paper. Not exactly vintage feeling, but it looks cool.
and "California Republic" is on birch plywood. The "Orange County" art was repurposed for a poster to promote AIGA-OC (American Institute of Graphic Arts) where I am a board member. It was printed in bright colors on a metallic paper. Not exactly vintage feeling, but it looks cool.
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