Everyone likes an animation don’t they? Well, the studio sure had fun producing this one. Created as an intro to a YouTube channel, it needed to be short but cute. We think we succeeded. Click on the text that is hand typed “Pittsburgh Pap” to watch and enjoy! Pittsburgh Pap
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The studio was pleased to create a vectorized copy of the American Fair Credit Council’s logo and seals. Vector graphics are high resolution images that are produced on the computer by mathematical equations. How they are created is way over the studio’s heads, but we certainly know the difference when we see or create one. The quality is exquisite. When the American Fair Credit Council asked if we could oblige them, we were more than glad to. Keep us in mind for all of your high res projects!
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Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! “We hope you have a day filled with love.” While this is true, this was the slogan on the inside of our handmade valentines that the studio sent out. Somehow we got a hold of the Handmade Valentine Exchange list and signed right up. We handcrafted 10 valentines then sent them to a list of fellow creators from all over the world. These addresses were emailed to us as part of the process. Our list contained people from the US, Canada, and India. Getting valentines from complete strangers from in different regions is pretty cool. Thank you Julia
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The studio has been fascinated with the creation of stickers. We just can’t get enough of them! Stickers for this, stickers for that, stickers, stickers, stickers… Whether it be a vector drawing, a hand painted item, or an image from a photograph, all have the ability to be made into a sticker. A sticker for cards, a sticker for envelopes, a sticker for rewards, you name it; we can create it. We are stuck on stickers. Do you have any sticker needs? Please feel free to tell us and we can help you out!
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While the studio and it’s helpers were busy in the afternoons sketching, painting, crocheting, coloring, and sewing with the students at CCCD; the day hours were spent repainting the logo on the auditorium walls. Before and after pictures shows the much needed improvements. Unfortunately we ran out of time to put the name of the school above the logo. We tried with all our might to get that far but sadly we were unsuccessful. We guess that means we have to go back!
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Wow, what a great week the studio had! We packed our bags, hooked up with some really great friends and headed to the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Knockpatrick, Jamaica; otherwise known as CCCD. We sketched, we painted, crocheted, colored, we sewed, we laughed, we loved. We even got better at signing! The trip was fantastic and we believe the children had a lot of fun. CCCD, we can’t wait to come again. See you in 2019!
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Celebrating 10 years of business calls for a total redesign doesn’t it? That is what Graft-Jacquillard Funeral and Cremation Services thought. SMH was more than glad to provide. From logo, signage, stationery, advertisements, business collateral, team sport promotions; you name it; Graft-Jacquillard has a fantastic new look every where you turn. Would you like to read the local news article written by Paul Paterra on Graft-Jacquillard’s 10th year celebration? Please visit their social media page. SMH Illustration & Design was more than happy to make Graft-Jacquillard’s 10 Years of Service Celebration a complete success. While they aren’t done celebrating yet, our part in the project is nearing
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Recently the studio had the privilege of designing a custom sign for a client. Matthew 8:27B was the chosen verbiage. Placing it on a wooden, rustic looking backdrop, the client was pleased that the wood grain shown through.
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Now that our gifts have all been distributed, we can begin to showoff our creativity. Thank you to everyone who has supported the studio in 2016. Whether it be by commissioning us for artwork, recommending us to others, “liking” our social media posts, or simply by visiting our website; all are import to us and we are grateful. May everyone have a happy and prosperous New Year in 2017. These photos are the glass etching we did for some of the companies who commissioned us for logos.
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Do you know anyone with the 15683 zip code? If so, they are eligible to enter our 2016 Winter Light Home Decorating Contest. In order to register a home for the contest, please submit their mailing address to our Facebook Page under this particular post. During the week of Christmas our staff of judges will drive past these addresses and decide who gets the honored ornament for the 2016 year. The classy ornament is constructed of etched glass and of course was handmade by the studio. It looks fabulous on a tree. Stayed tuned to find who has the best decorated
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