Stumbled Onto The Past

I was digging through some old files from my college days
when I stumbled onto an old illustration I did
while working at the Kansas City Star.

Preliminary Sketching

I've carried my sketch book with me a few places and when I'm waiting around, I doodle. Oddly enough some of the ones I like best are ones I didn't really think about, or have much time to do.

A Little Pre-Bedtime Doodle

ClearPoint Church - Karaoke Christmas Poster

Erm, the one that wasn't picked. Click HERE to see the other one I created that was.

Roasted Coffeehouse

The fun ensues. . . . My team and I had about ten cups of coffee each this morning while we enjoyed the surroundings of our new venue at Harrah's Casino NKC, Roasted Coffeehouse.
More photos to come...

Now Thats What I Call A Wrap

A while ago, I mentioned the my team and I were working on re-branding a whole new coffee shop. It's finally here! On Friday, November 6 we will open for business the Roasted Coffeehouse. Try to stop by and check out the new digs. One of my contributions for the new interior is a wall wrap in the center of the room. See below and try to imagine that image about 8 feet tall and almost 30 feet long!

The Good Witch Cometh

I'm working on a Halloween poster, just for fun.
This is part of the illustration aspect to it.
I hope to have the rest done by Halloween.

"Can't Sleep" Doodle

Doodles from the sketch book...

The Exciting Life of Toast

Did you ever realize how exciting toast can be?!

NASCAR - T-Shirt Comission

Show Me Your Shorts - Logo Comps

As some of you have seen recently, I've begun launching my new freelance business, Bigfoot Creative. One of the first projects we've started at Bigfoot is a set of logo comps for a soon to be business. If you are a short film creator, be sure to keep an ear out for a new short films production company called
Show Me Your Shorts.

Here is what BFC has come up with so far. Keep in mind, this is the first round of comps, and it could quite possibly change dramatically!

Making Magnet Logos

Magnet High-school in Florida - Academy Logo

The Anatomy Of A Bigfoot Creative

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ANY unauthorized use may result in legal action against the respective parties. All rights reserved 2009.

Bigfoot Creative

Within the next few weeks, I'll be launching my new website for my small creative business. Keep checking back for updates, and a new blog addition to this one.

Exciting things to come!

Stay, Eat, PLAY!

Some recent internal brand signage I've recently created.

Must be 21 or older to gamble or obtain a Total Rewards® card. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-888-BETSOFF. ©2009 Harrah¹s License Company, LLC.

Match Boxes That Match

Swan Matches box redesign. Comes in 12 colors.

Free Desktop August

This is the last installment of Free Desktop August.
Don't fret, I'll still post freebies here now and then.

FREE DESKTOP - AUGUST 31, 2009

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Saturday Afternoon Doodle

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ANY unauthorized use may result in legal action against the respective parties. All rights reserved 2009.

Free Desktop August

I'll be posting free desktops for you to use at your own free will.
Check back every Monday this month for a new desktop to add.

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FREE DESKTOP - AUGUST 24, 2009

FOUND

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HOW Design Annual - New Self-Promo Issue

Be sure to check out the new How magazine, featuring Yours Truly on newsstands starting this week!!

Click on the magazine cover above to go to the
How website posting for more information.

Free Desktop August

I'll be posting free desktops for you to use at your own free will.
Check back every Monday this month for a new desktop to add.

FREE DESKTOP - AUGUST 17, 2009

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Do you believe in Momo?

Momo, short for "Missouri Monster" is also know for many other names. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yowie, Skunk Ape and even Nuk-luk, is well known in various cultures throughout the world. This creature is recognized by the scientific community to be the result of folklore and hoax.

As a child with a vivid imagination growing up, I desperately wanted to believe in Momo. I wanted to discover one in the woods behind my house. I used to read books, and research their supposed way to better my chances. The older I got the more that dream was replaced with reality, and I have long since stopped looking. But every now and again, when someone breaks into the news with the revelation that they have found "Bigfoot" the tiniest bit that still believes tends to flutter.

A few weeks ago I was told to honor my 'inner-child' and produce work
that made me happy. As a result, all my Momo-saturated feelings came to mind,
and I began to doodle.

Stay tuned for my Momo to turn up in the future.

All Images are property of Abigael Orlando and associated clientele.
ANY unauthorized use may result in legal action against the respective parties. All rights reserved 2009.

You Know What YOU Do For Me

Click on the image to take yourself to the link!

Free Desktop August

I'll be posting free desktops for you to use at your own free will.
Check back every Monday this month for a new desktop to add.

FREE DESKTOP - AUGUST 10, 2009

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ANY unauthorized use may result in legal action against the respective parties. All rights reserved 2009.

Saturday has a Golden Lining

So I woke this morning to see many (and I mean many) golden Yellow Finches all playing and chirping on my porch. I sat and watched them for about 15 minutes before my wonderfully timed cat, Charlie, came and threw himself against the glass door. Either way, I was inspired to doodle a few. I took it as a sign that today didn't really have a silver lining, but more of a golden lining.

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HOW Design Annual

Enough said. Many thanks to all of you.

{ Once Upon A How Magazine }

A new Port in the Storm

My place of work has made a GRAND decision to buck the Starbucks on our property and open a property run coffee shop instead. My fellow coworkers and I were really excited to take on the task of branding a new outlet on property, and should be getting close to creating an identity. It should be sometime today that we decide on a logo for the new coffee shop. The amazing thing about working with our designing team, is that we were all on the same page. Yesterday, we sat down together and pooled out submissions to see what feel and look everyone was thinking. Much to our pleasant surprise, we have very similar looks! I love when artists somehow tap into the same creative channel without putting up guidelines first. No matter which look is decided on, I feel confident that it will represent all of our insight and ideas to the greatest advantage. I feel privileged to work with such a talent group of team members.

My identity/logo submissions are below.

Free Desktop August

I have many friends who were born in the month of August. Sadly most of these friends all live out of state. So, in honor of my dear sweet (long-lost) friends whom I miss ever so much, I'll be posting free desktops for you to use at your own free will. Check back every Monday this month for a new desktop to add.

FREE DESKTOP - AUGUST 3, 2009

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ANY unauthorized use may result in legal action against the respective parties. All rights reserved 2009.

Get Your Angry Bear Shirt

You know those days when you're angry? You might not even be angry about anything in particular, but you are and there isn't anything that really makes the day go any better. That's because you don't have an ANGRY BEAR Shirt. On days like those, all you need is to open the dresser drawer, and pull out this shirt and you won't be able to help but smile.


Get yourself an ANGRY BEAR Shirt today. Only $9, or if you order 5 or more, they drop down to $7.50! If you are interested, please email abigaelorlando@aol.com.

Evolution of a Doodle

Behold the final doodle. I threw a little love to Dudley in here just because he is one of my biggest fans. Much appreciated!