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Welcome

Here you'll find examples of the varieties of styles in which I work. From pencil sketches to vector based illustrations, the pieces displayed are a combination of personal art and commissioned design projects I feel best show my passion and creativity.

My services include:

• Website Design
• Logos
• Illustration
• Branding
• Storyboarding
• Business Cards
• Letterheads
• Brochures
• Postcards
• Posters
• CD / Book Covers
• Book Layouts
• Murals
• Photography
• Music Production

Please browse the gallery and feel free to contact me should you have any questions or comments.

Joe




News & Latest Projects



6/26/11

I'm happy to announce that on July 7th I'll be celebrating the completion of my New Orleans series of paintings with an art exhibit at one of the city's best venues, D.B.A.. I'll be displaying all 11 paintings, the majority of which will be available for sale. The show is being produced by Michael Russo in association with S.P.U. Productions. Click here for all the info!




5/1/11

This is one of a series of posters I've designed for a monthy event held at one of Brooklyn's finer pubs, The Wicked Monk. The event organizers, Papa and Papas Productions and the blg Cultural Compulsive Disorder proudly screen double shots of their favorite films as they imbibe pints of fine ale. In between and after the screenings they feature the best local bands and songwriters. A good time for all. Click the thumbnail for a larger version.






1/22/11

This logo was created for a proposed music and arts festival that will hopefully take place sometime soon in upstate New York. The festivals theme takes elements from the fllm The Wicker Man and Native American culture. Click the thumbnail to see a lerger version.



1/8/11

My latest logo design is for AK Couture, a fashion accessory line that specializes in high quality handbags. Visit their website here. Click the thumbnail image to see a larger version of the logo.



12/14/10

Here's a site I recently finished for my good friend Anthony Valenti. He's been building custom basses for years now and is develping a great reputation in the music world. Click on the image to the left to check out the Valenti Basses site and see the great work he does.



12/8/10

The Bay Ridge Courier wrote up a preview for my upcoming art show. Click on the image to the left to read it.



12/5/10

The Brooklyn Paper chose my art show as an editors pick for weekend events. Check out their preview of the show. Click on the image to the left.



12/3/10

Next week I'll be having my first art show entitled "BAR: Scenes of pubs, patrons and purveyors of all things drink." I'll be displaying 11 pieces in total. All the paintings will feature scenes from my favorite bars and bartender friends of mine who were kind enough to lend their likeness to my project.

The show will be held at one of Brooklyn oldest bars, the Three Jolly Pigeons pub in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Click
here for more info.



8/4/10

Recently completed this logo for a local poker club. Click the image on the left to see a larger image.



7/2/10

The latest in the continuing series of bar paintings. "Whiskey" (16 x 16 / acrylic on canvas). Click here to see it.


6/5/10

This latest logo is for The Royal Tea Cup, a company specializing in catering upscale tea parties. Click
here to see the logo.


5/5/10

Part of my continuing series of bar paintings. "Manzo Mans the Bar" (16 x 12 / acrylic on canvas). Click here to see it.


4/22/10

This is part of my continuing series of bar paintings. I call it "Bonno at the Bar" (18 x 24 / acrylic on canvas). Click here to see it.


3/30/10

This newest logo was created for SurfCraft, a start-up company which organizes marine based art and craft programs for children. Click here to see a larger version.


3/21/10

My latest painting. Kurt Cobain (16 x 16 / Acrylic on canvas) Click here to see it.


2/27/10

Here's an album cover I did for classical pianist Vanessa Twyford. Her album "Dark Reflection" displays her virtuosity as a musician and composer. Click
here to see the full album art. Visit her Myspace page here.


1/25/10

Just finished this latest logo for Young Yacht Owners. YYO is a lifestyle company promoting fashion and social events. See the logo here.


1/13/10

This latest CD design is for the inimatable Candiria. This album cover will be used for the European release of their last album, "Kiss The Lie".The album is available on iTunes now. Listen to Candiria's music on their Myspace page. Click here to see the entire album layout.


12/8/09

I recently finished a T-shirt design for Pitch In For A Good Cause, a charity organization fronted by Mets TV broadcasters Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling. Check out their website to learn more about their work and how you can help! Click here to see the design.


12/4/09

In commemoration for one of the biggest bar part's of the year, I've designed a special poster for the rabble rousers at the annual McSorley's Bash. This year they celebrate their 10th year!
Click
here to see the poster.


10/23/09

Just finished a logo design for a new movie studio opening in Brooklyn. Click here to see the logo.




10/19/09

Recently I did a logo for a new vintage/thrift shop opening in New York called Dom's Odds, Ends & More. Owner Dominick Clemente specializes in finding and repurposing junk, turning trash to treasure. Check the logo here.



9/17/09

My latest design comes courtesy of W.E.T.T. Dry Goods, a New York based sportswear company. They wanted an illustration of a storefront on a 5th Avenue style street. Click here to check it out.


9/13/09

Tonight MTV airs the annual VMA's. My design work will be seen as part of the band Muse' performance. Look for the deadly teddy bear backdrops behind the band, as well as the classic theatre proscenium framing the stage. Thanks to Tom Lenz and the team at 513 Design Studio for entrusting me with this project.

Click
here to see the original graphics.


9/12/09

I just redesigned the website for Specialty Wood Floors. The company has been installing and revitalizing wood floors in the Tri-State area for many years. Check it out here.


9/10/09

My latest batch of design comes courtesy of the band A Family Plot, a rock band from Brooklyn.This project involved designing their logo,
website and customizing their Myspace page. Check out the links to see the designs.


7/20/09

Recently, one of my drawings, "Maze Man" was selected for publication as part of The Berkeley Fiction Review. Published annually, the Review is an entirely student-run publication sponsored by the Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley.
Click
to here to visit their site. Click Here to see the drawing.


7/17/09

N
ew York cable channel NY1 recently did a piece on a site I designed,
TheQNote.com. The Q Note celebrates all that is the borough of Queens. Click to here to see the news report.


5/11/09

Here's a tattoo design I recently finished. It depicts Sun Wukong, known in the West as the Monkey King. He is the main character in the classical Chinese epic novel Journey to the West Check it out
here.


3/15/09

My latest site design is for RegencyBulldog.com. They specialize in a rare breed of British bulldog. Learn more at the site
here.


2/20/09

My latest website design:
TheQNote.com.

The Q Note was created to celebrate the authenticity and progressive spirit that defines New York’s largest borough. Check out the site to see all the latest happenings in Queens!


2/6/09

I'm happy to present my latest site design project:
Jade Moon Charities.

Jade Moon Charities helps provide much-needed funds and supplies to reputable animal rescues and no kill shelters. They also work to raise awareness of the cruelty of the pet trade, the benefits of adopting and spaying and neutering your pet.


11/14/08

Check out my latest site design:
Royal Relocation Systems.

Royal Relocation has been in business for 10 years and continues to serve homeowners nationwide with professional moving services.


11/5/08

I'm proud to announce the completion of the CD and companion book "James G. Barry: A Decade of Expression". I've been working on designing the book and album for over a year.

The album and book chronicle 10 years in the life of the artist through song, poetry, photos and more. Visit his
Myspace page for more info.