Questions That Need Answering

These are a few questions I get asked a lot. Please read before sending me a message. Thank you.

How long will it take to complete my project?

It depends. I am a one-person design studio and usually have several projects in the works at the same time. Websites take a minimum of three weeks to produce for a simple, static html site. They can take much longer depending on the complexity, WordPress development, etc. Illustration projects really depend on the size and complexity of what you want.
Contact me with your project details and estimated deadline and we can take it from there.

How does your design process work?

My process starts with a conversation with you about the details of your project. This includes the timeline, budget, and if it is a website, the functionality as well. From the start to the end of your project, there is direct communication about the design direction. Please download an outline of my design process to give you a better idea of what you can expect when working with me. CricketBow Design Process ↓

Why did you become an illustrator?

In short, it all started when I was a kid and got my first book about dinosaurs. I was fascinated by the pictures of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and all the other giant lizards that once roamed the Earth. I loved to copy the pictures in the books and color them in different ways. Fast forward years later and reading books by Edward Gorey, Berkeley Breathed and many other children’s book authors/illustrators and being inspired by the fantastic images they created. I like to draw! Funny things, creepy things, cute and cuddly things, slimy things, hairy things…I like to draw.

What artists most influenced you?

Arthur Rackham • Tim Burton • Berkeley Breathed • Dave McKean • Albrecht Dürer • Alan Lee
Leonardo da Vinci • Dean Morrissey • Edward Gorey • Brian Froud • Tony DiTerlizzi • Dr. Seuss

Why did you become a web designer?

I have always liked technology. I got my first Apple IIc computer in 1984 and used my first Mac in 1985. After graduating college, I wanted to create a website for my artwork. So, back in 1997 I started playing around with HTML tables in a program called Claris Homepage and created my first website. It was terrible. I learned a lot and I continue to learn new things about web design and development all the time. The Web is constantly changing. It’s a fun, scary, huge, educational, humorous, immersive, intangible place. I like it.

I really like your free icons. Can I use them on my website?

No! These icons are for your personal desktop computer use only. I can provide you with a quote if you would like icons or other graphics created for your website.

How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Fish.
OK, that was just a joke I really like.