KAW Designs

My Love of Art

2008-07-17T22:00:00.000-04:00

I love art. My love started when I was a kid, age 9, and my parent's enrolled me in art classes at The Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria. I then took several classes in both high school and college that ranged from painting with water colors, to charcoal and pencil sketching and finally to acrylic painting. I am still very interested in maintaining my artistic abilities. I enjoy painting paintings for friends & family members and I sometimes submit my work to be purchased at fundraising events. I also enjoy taking photographs of landscapes and architecture wherever my travels may take me. I continually try to experiment with my art to make it better. One can never stop learning about art and the skills necessary to continue growing and strengthening a talent.

Graphic Design, Event Planning & Interior Design

2008-07-17T21:59:00.000-04:00

I'm forever trying to heighten additional creativity by creating graphic designs, planning events or designing interiors. I've been involved with Capital Alumni Network (CAN) since 2002 and have been organizing the WVU Alumni sports teams. Since the start of 2005 I've also been involved with organizing community and charity fundraisers for CAN. Since early 2002 I have also been on the board for my local alumni association chapter, National Capital Area Chapter WVU Alumni Association. For NCAC I help to organize several of their annual events and have had the opportunity to organize events from my own ideas such as the WVU Alumni Benefit Concert. Another creative endeavor of mine is helping friends and family members organize, decorate and set up their homes when they have just moved, just bought a new home or are ready to renovate their existing homes. I have also been in the Interior Design business since 1997 and have been working at Architectural Firms in the DC area. These outlets are specifically of interest to me and I hope to continue to learn and grow within each specific task.

Crystal, Green and Blue Necklace & Earrings

2008-07-17T21:44:00.001-04:00

Crystal, Blue and Green Beads

2008-07-17T21:37:00.001-04:00

Purple and Silver Necklace and Earrings

2008-07-17T21:36:00.002-04:00

Light Blue Necklace & Earrings

2008-07-17T21:34:00.000-04:00

Beach

2008-07-17T21:32:00.003-04:00

Castle

2008-07-17T21:23:00.003-04:00

Drifts of Snow

2008-07-17T21:20:00.001-04:00

Blarney Castle

2008-07-17T21:15:00.003-04:00

This painting was painted for a boyfriend of mine who was Irish and who had taken a trip to Ireland and went to the Blarney Castle.

Beach at Sunset

2008-07-17T21:13:00.003-04:00

I painted this painting for Erinn and Brent Troan for their wedding. They met and got married on the beach so I think it was fitting.

Circles

2008-07-17T21:10:00.002-04:00

Everett Design Logo

2007-05-23T21:55:00.001-04:00

I created this logo for a Residential Design company.

WVU Pub Tour Flyer

2007-05-20T20:22:00.001-04:00

I created this flyer for the Pub Tour to help promote the event. The artwork on the flyer will also be used on the event's T-Shirts.

WVU Alumni Day with the Nationals Flyer

2007-05-20T20:18:00.000-04:00

I am organizing a day with the Nationals for the National Capital Area Chapter WVU Alumni Association. I created this flyer to help promote the event.

Blue Crystal Beaded Necklace & Earrings

2007-05-20T20:15:00.000-04:00

Silver Beaded Earrings

2007-05-20T20:14:00.000-04:00

Turquoise Painted Beaded Earrings

2007-05-20T20:13:00.000-04:00

Crystal Pearl Earrings

2007-05-20T20:10:00.000-04:00

Purple Pearl Earrings

2007-05-20T20:09:00.000-04:00

Turquoise Foil Beaded Earrings

2007-05-20T20:08:00.000-04:00

Black Beaded Earrings

2007-05-20T20:04:00.000-04:00

WVU at Gold Cup

2007-04-12T18:23:00.000-04:00

I am helping to organize the WVU Alumni for University Row at Gold Cup that is coming up in May 2007. This is the flyer I created to help promote the event.

The Field

2007-04-12T18:21:00.000-04:00

Painting of an imaginary field

WVU Alumni Benefit Concert

2007-04-12T18:04:00.000-04:00

My brainchild, the WVU Alumni Benefit Concert, that I am currently organizing that will take place in April 2007. This is the flyer for the event that I created.

WVU Crab Feast Raffle Signage

2007-04-12T17:59:00.000-04:00

I created this signage to promote the raffle items at our annual Crab Feast.

WVU Golf Outing Flyer Option

2007-04-12T17:56:00.001-04:00

I created this flyer for the WVU Inaugural Golf Outing as an option.

WVU Golf Outing Flyer

2007-04-12T17:56:00.000-04:00

I organized the Inaugural WVU Golf Outing in September 2006. I also created the flyer to promote the event. This is the cover of the flyer.

CAN Charity Event 2006

2007-04-12T17:49:00.000-04:00

I was involved with the organization of the 2nd annual Charity Auction for Capital Alumni Network in May 2006. I also created the program for the event. This is the cover of the program.

CAN Charity Event 2005

2007-04-12T17:39:00.000-04:00

I was involved with the organization of the Inaugural Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction for Capital Alumni Network in June 2005. In addition I created the program for the event. This is the cover page for the program.

Stratton Design Source Logo

2007-04-12T17:36:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for Stratton Design Source.

WVU Alumni Softball Logo

2007-04-12T17:34:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for the WVU Alumni Softball Team

WVU Alumni Basketball Logo Option

2007-04-12T17:32:00.000-04:00

I created this logo as an option for the WVU Alumni Basketball team shirts.

WVU Alumni Basketball Logo

2007-04-12T17:30:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for the WVU Alumni Basketball team shirts.

WVU Alumni Flag Football Logo

2007-04-12T17:28:00.001-04:00

I created this logo for the WVU Alumni Flag Football team.

WVU Alumni Volleyball logo

2007-04-12T17:28:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for the WVU Alumni Volleyball team shirts.

NCAC WVU Logo

2007-04-12T17:26:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for the NCAC WVU Alumni Association.

Moonshine Logo

2007-04-12T17:24:00.001-04:00

I created this logo option for Moonshine Restaurant in Arlington, VA.

Moonshine Logo 2

2007-04-12T17:24:00.000-04:00

I created this logo as an option for Moonshine Restaurant in Arlington, VA.

Take me home...

2007-04-12T17:23:00.000-04:00

Country roads.... Downtown Morgantown, WV

A Historic Home

2007-04-12T17:00:00.000-04:00

An altered abstract photograph of a house in Georgetown.

A Town Street

2007-04-12T16:58:00.000-04:00

A graphically altered photograph of a street in Georgetown

Old Townhouse

2007-04-12T16:57:00.000-04:00

Graphically altered photograph of a Townhouse in Georgetown

A Summer Day

2007-04-12T16:54:00.000-04:00

Georgetown on a summer day

Sun lit Columns

2007-04-12T14:30:00.000-04:00

Columns back lit by the sun

USDA Reception Area

2007-04-12T14:28:00.001-04:00

This is a photograph of a reception area for the USDA Forest Service office that I did the construction administration for.

Be still water

2007-04-12T14:28:00.000-04:00

Water rippling into a fountain

Sunrise in DC

2007-04-12T14:27:00.000-04:00

Jefferson Memorial at sunrise

GlaxoSmithKline Open Area

2007-04-12T14:26:00.001-04:00

This is a photograph of an open administrative area at the GlaxoSmithKline law offices in Downtown DC that I designed.

Memorials

2007-04-12T14:26:00.000-04:00

Memorials

Spring in DC

2007-04-12T14:25:00.000-04:00

Sunrise in early Spring along the Tidal Basin

Reception Area at ISS

2007-04-12T14:23:00.000-04:00

This is a photograph of the phone booths that are a part of the space that I designed for Internet Security Systems.

Field of Dreams

2007-04-12T14:22:00.000-04:00

Inspiration by Impressionism and Italian fields I find myself dreaming to be in this painting.

Ireland Landscape

2007-04-12T14:19:00.000-04:00

Painting of Kenmare, Ireland

Freddie Mac Pantry Renovations 3

2007-04-12T14:17:00.001-04:00

We also did a large pantry renovation in another Freddie Mac Building in Tyson's. This photograph is of that pantry. Notice the translucent panels in the center that I designed to help seperate the room.

Freddie Mac Pantry Renovation 2

2007-04-12T14:17:00.000-04:00

This is the red pantry at Freddie Mac.

Twilight out a Window

2007-04-12T14:16:00.000-04:00

Abstract with a sense of reality

Freddie Mac Pantry Renovation

2007-04-12T14:15:00.000-04:00

I was on the project team to renovate the existing pantries at the Freddie Mac building in Tyson's Corner. This photograph is of the blue pantry at Freddie Mac.

Abstract 2

2007-04-12T14:14:00.003-04:00

Total Abstract

Door Opens at Sunrise

2007-04-12T14:14:00.002-04:00

Abstract with the hint of potential realism

Abstract 1

2007-04-12T14:12:00.000-04:00

Total Abastract

Floral Still Life

2007-04-12T14:11:00.000-04:00

A floral still life.

Earthlink Break Area

2007-04-12T14:10:00.001-04:00

I helped to design and create the construction documents for the Earthlink building in Harrisbug, PA. This is a photograph of their water themed break area.

Country Still Life

2007-04-12T14:10:00.000-04:00

A country still life.

Abstract Eyes

2007-04-12T14:08:00.000-04:00

Another one of my first paintings.

Bottle Beauty

2007-04-12T14:06:00.000-04:00

One of my first paintings... and my attempt at abstract versus reality.

Telia Break Area

2007-04-12T14:05:00.000-04:00

This is the break area and Happy Hour bar area at Telia NorthAmerica.

Paradise

2007-04-12T14:02:00.000-04:00

Paradise... a painting of St. Lucia but a painting of my dream vacation.

Telia Reception Area

2007-04-12T14:01:00.000-04:00

I helped to design, create construction documents and construction administration for Telia NorthAmerica. This is the reception area.

Sailing on the New River

2007-04-12T13:59:00.000-04:00

Abstract in idea, this painting shows the sailor at heart can sail just about anywhere... even on the New River in WV.

Leaves

2007-04-12T13:57:00.000-04:00

I painted these mulitple and individual leaves to create a nature motif.

Family Tree

2007-04-12T13:56:00.000-04:00

A symbolic gesture of my family tree.

The Tall Oak

2007-04-12T13:52:00.000-04:00

This painting shows the sturdiness of the grand Oak tree and is symbolic of one's ability to stand tall.

Greenberg Traurig Elevator Lobby

2007-04-12T13:51:00.000-04:00

This is a photograph of an elevator lobby I designed for the Greenberg Traurig Firm.

Austin Sunset

2007-04-12T13:32:00.000-04:00

The sunset over Lake Travis in Austin, TX.

Elevation at PG Community College

2007-04-12T13:31:00.000-04:00

I created this elevation in photoshop to show a colored renduring of the corridor I helped to design at the PG Community College High Tech Center.

Sunset of Dreams

2007-04-12T13:29:00.000-04:00

I painted this painting for an event that my company organized called Heery from the Heart. The proceeds of the art auction went to help AID Atlanta.

WVU Golf Logo

2007-04-12T13:24:00.000-04:00

I created this logo for the signage at the WVU Inaugural Golf Outing.

Charlestown Community Color Palette

2007-04-12T13:10:00.000-04:00

I was offered the opportunity to provide color selection options for Charlestown Community in Springfield, VA. The task involved photographing the different styles of townhouses in the community, researching the Williamsburg Style and color palettes, and selecting color options for the doors, window/door frames and shutters. The homeowners in the community are able to use these options for their own homes.

Crystal Bead Earrings

2007-04-11T22:30:00.000-04:00

Purple & Crystal Bead Earrings

2007-04-11T22:28:00.000-04:00

Brown & Aqua Bead Necklace

2007-04-11T19:24:00.000-04:00

Turquoise & Aqua Bead Necklace

2007-04-11T19:21:00.000-04:00

Rose Bead Necklace

2007-04-11T19:20:00.000-04:00

Brown Speckle Bead Necklace

2007-04-11T19:16:00.000-04:00