The name of my book/band is called "Service Connected". The band is a modern rock band that supports U.S. Military Veterans and their families. The band can be seen welcoming troops home from deployments, as well as participating in charity functions. The use of the Woodland Camouflage background and Soldiers Memorial on the front cover signifies that this book represents current and fallen military. On the back cover- a picture taken from the Vietnam Memorial with names of some service-members killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War, including my cousin "Anthony Sanseverino" who died in Quang-Tri as a result of small arms fire. Some of the creative effects I will incorporate into my book cover are Manual Tracing and the Distressed text type.

Motorcycle Awareness Poster

Based on a recommendation, I decided to go a different route with my Poster. The original idea was a good thought, but after some thinking I felt it was not realistic. This new poster design reminds me of an advertisement seen in a Motorcycle Magazine or on a billboard next to route 66. The message displayed is a good reminder that all types of people ride a motorcycle and we should share the road with them like we would with any other vehicle.

Awareness Poster Rough Draft

One of the things I am very passionate about is riding  my motorcycle and the feeling of freedom felt while cruising down the road. Most drivers on today's highways are pre-occupied with many distractions from text messaging to talking on the phone. As a daily rider one of the things I encounter too often is the motorist that does not see the motorcyclist because he/she simply is not looking for the motorcyclist. The silhouette of a motorcycle is harder to see than that of a automobile. For my Awareness Poster, I figured it would be a good idea to express my concern as a motorcyclist by creating a poster that addresses the issue in a heart felt manner. I plan on using the pictures attached here and a very basic type of typography to help illustrate the simplicity of the pictures as well as the targeted audience. I am open to any suggestions.

The Beach Cruisers

The finished product is slightly different than the original sketch. I changed some photos around based on feedback and personal choice. My fictitious band is called "The Beach Cruisers". My choice of photos was used to capture the bands' interests as well as their love for the beach, motorcycles, and their hometown. The Statue of Neptune stands tall at the Virginia Beach oceanfront and represents the gateway to the sea. I thought it was a nice touch to add a local icon to a local bands theme.

Sanseverino Photomontage Sketch

Classmates,
This was a lot harder than expected. It is easy for me to visualize my thoughts and ideas but much harder to put them on paper (it shows in my second grade level drawings). The name of my band is "The Beach Cruisers". I incorporated the beach, a motorcycle, the brand, the guitar fret, seagull, F15, and Cargo ship to symbolize my band. They live, play, and enjoy the scenery at the beach. The use of the different elements describe the interests of the band members and their passion for riding, music, and the beach. Sanman