The pattern below is a detail of a drawing inspired by spring flowers and nature, from a series I’m currently working on. Warm colors and bright accents swirl around as they reveal organic shapes, arranged in a loose pattern.  J Frizza

I just finished another project for Monkey C Media (art direction: Jeniffer Thompson.) I completed a book cover and designed a custom Word Press site for authors Drs. Roya and Joel Herskowitz. The book is an interesting and useful health guide to swallowing. The basic bodily function is explored in details, possible swallowing complications are addressed in length. J Frizza

Visit Joel and Roya’s site at www.swallowsafely.com.

In the news: www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle/health/

Walking around the neighborhood always gets my creative juices flowing. I’m sharing here a digital scene from University Hights, a neighborhood in San Diego, California. An old Victorian house in the afternoon light. J Frizza

My friend Peter has a little zoo in his house. He has two dogs, six cats, a parrot, seven turtles, four lizards, and four fish tanks! All the unique creatures are adorable. Here is one of them, a portrait of Smoky, the parrot. A special bird that got lost, and was found after weeks, by a lost-and-found ad on www.craigslist.com … J Frizza

I have been doing yoga for 6 months now, and it feels great! The ‘classroom’ is a peaceful room with wooden floors and big windows. The floor vibrates with good energy. The classes are chance encounters with strangers and new found friends. We reunite a few times a week for a soft synchronized mob dance in this sacred place. And the yoga classes have been a source of inspiration for me… here is one of my ‘yoga classes’ inspired digital sketches. J Frizza

This cool pattern is a detail of an artists book cover I created for an apartment re-decoration proposal. A fun project! J Frizza

Continuing with the flower theme, here is another floral pattern I created a few weeks ago. In this one, the dark backdrop is a fertile visual ground for the colorful swirling vegetation. Cheers! J Frizza

Fantastic water creatures swim along this strange pattern… mermaids or amoebas? Plants or animals?  I think I’ll use this one as a background  for another piece. J Frizza

Our two new family members, Teo and Tsuki, are growing fast! Teo is a male silver American short hair cat, and Tsuki a female white rag doll cat. The two little cats are now turning into monsters. Both sit right next to me when I work, I can’t help it but draw them incessantly. They are the cutest things. J Frizza

I’m working on flower patterns… here is one of them, in two color versions. J Frizza

Exotic flowers and dragonflies float free in the detail from a series of kids posters I created a few years ago, this one titled “Delicious.” I’m getting ready to make more of these images, they are so much fun! J Frizza

At Monkey C Media, we are giving the final touches to the Ultimate Practice Builder’s new blog. These past months I’ve been working on a new corporate identity for Dr. David Zahaluk’s website, book, and services. I designed the new Ultimate Practice Builder’s logo and the new flashy portal. The site is looking pretty sharp! J Frizza

“Wholeness in Living – Viviendo en la Totalidad” is a lovely blog customization I’ve designed for author Mayte Picco-Kline (Monkey C Media client.) Her book of poems and watercolors is a soothing breeze of fresh air full of positive energy. Visit the site and find some words of inspiration. J Frizza

Author Kurt Kamm hired Monkey C Media to develop a website to promote his book “One Foot In The Black.” I designed the blog to match the dramatic book cover. Visit the site at www.kurtkamm.com and take a look at the amazing photographs posted by the author. Kurt is an active blogger, his book is excellent!  J Frizza

Read Local San Diego (www.sandiego.readlocal.org/) is one of the most elaborate blog customization we’ve done at Monkey C. The portal is powered by a Word Press blog, with a log-in module for subscribers. I had a lot of fun coming up with the background, frame, and banners. Read Local San Diego is a new forum for local South California authors to connect and mingle. Stop by and support our local authors! J Frizza

“Emotional Exorcism” is a cool blog customization I’ve designed for Monkey C Media. You can visit the site at http://www.hollyahunt.com/ The website is the online portal for Dr. Holly Hunt’s psychology book and services. Stop by the site and get your demons expelled! J Frizza

www.divinebetrayal.com has been one of my favorite projects this year at Monkey C. Author Graceann Deters trusted us with the promotion of her remarkable memoir “Divine Betrayal.” The book recounts the author’s life as a young girl, daughter of a missionary man working in Brazil. Designing the website and print collateral was a pleasure indeed; Graceann’s old photographs and story are a mind-blowing archive replete with vivid memories. J Frizza

At Monkey C Media we just finished another fantastic Word Press Blog customization. This new blog site is home to Norris van den Berg’s new book “The Waterman,” a historical fiction novel set in the time of the American Civil war. Check it out: www.norrisvandenberg.com. The book’s theme gave me the opportunity to include patterns, script fonts and art in the design … the overall look of the site came together nicely. J Frizza

The Halloween weekend was a non-stop candy eating marathon! I haven’t had that much sugar in a long time. Here is a pattern I created, inspired by candy … Sweet! J Frizza

My talented sister Dea, a film maker based in Barcelona, Spain, created and produced a fabulous documentary that follows the restoration of a Rhinoceros’ head. She put me in charge of all the graphic aspects of the project: Titles, credits, posters, DVD cover and some of the drawings and photographs featured in the film. The final movie is amazing! It won awards and has been featured in film festivals. Take a look at the trailer …
J Frizza

The “3 Aces” book trailer for author Richard Ide is another video I created for Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson.] The clip is a fun trailer for Richard’s book “3 Aces,” about a truck driver’s adventures on the road to find hope and love.

For the same Monkey C client, I also designed a custom Word Press blog to promote the book online. Check it out: www.3acesthenovel.com
J Frizza

Author Leo Kim was so happy with the first book trailer we did for him, that he hired Monkey C again to make a sequel. I had a great time putting this videos together! Here it is, “Healing the Rift” book trailer part 2 … J Frizza

“Healing the Rift” is one of the first book trailers I created for Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson] client, author Leo Kim. Leo describes his book as “a bridge over the gap between science and spirituality.” The book marketing campaign has been a total success!
J Frizza

Have you ever thought about starting a home-based baking business? Now you can! All the information you need to know is in Quincella Geiger’s new book “Bringing Home the Baking.”
“www.Bringing Home the Baking.com” is yet another custom Word Press site design I’ve done for Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson.] At MCM, our oven is full of delicious designs! J Frizza

“www.Fusion Economics.com” is a handsome new customized Word Press site I recently finished designing for a Monkey C Media client [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson.] The site is a useful platform to promote Switzerland based author Randy Charles Epping’s book, and showcase his TV appearances.

The book “Fusion Economics,” a guide ‘to survive and thrive in the new global marketplace,’ has been translated in several languages and received a lot of media attention. It is indeed, a handy manual to understand the state of the economy these days. J Frizza

Need a handyman? My friend Markus and wife Genevieve are setting up a new company dedicated to help anyone in need of repairs around the house. They hired me to come up with the logo for such enterprise. In return for the art, Markus came and fixed the broken kitchen window… I love bartering!

Check out their website: HubbytotheRescue.com … and contact them if you need something done. Markus is the man for the  job!

“Aguara” is the name of the native Paraguayan red fox. Aguara is a word in Guarani, the native language of Paraguay, that literally means fox.  Aguara is also the name of my sister’s new venture, dedicated to promote and export native crafts from Paraguay, including pottery, textiles and such. She asked me to come up with a logo to suit the endeavor. And here it is! The playful logo is a cute memorable emblem, combining the concepts of the fox and the native pottery… What do you think? JF

Here is the menu I created for Brian Imoto’s facial and waxing treatments. Brian wanted a design that reflected his Japanese heritage, something simple and classy. I digitally combined several Japanese patterns to compose long vertical landscapes, one side suggesting rain on flowers, and a waterfall flowing on the reverse side. The menu is printed on a handsome jade green card stock Japanese paper… they look awesome! JF

Here are two patterns I created, inspired in the colors of Autumn. I love this time of the year! JF

The complete book promotion campaign for “Family Plots,” Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson] client Mary Patrick Kavanaugh included the design of two custom Word Press sites. Check them out!
The official “Family Plots” site: My Dream Is Dead but I’m Not
Mary Patrick Kavanaugh’s Blog: Crap into Compost

Here is the awesome book trailer for Mary Patrick Kavanaugh’s “Family Plots.” Another full production for Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson] including story boarding, design and video editing. Enjoy! J Frizza

“Family Plots” by San Francisco author Mary Patrick Kavanaugh is another book cover design done for Monkey C Media [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson.]  The book is an autobiographical novel (with lots of creative licenses) about a woman desperate to find love and stability. The story is funny and entertaining with a meaningful message. J Frizza

I just finished a book cover design for Monkey C Media client Judy L Mandel [Art Director: Jeniffer Thompson.] The book “Replacement Child” follows the healing process of a family touched by a tragedy… check it out!