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Webdesign Portfolio

selected websites:

These are representative of the websites I've designed over the years.

Each site is custom-designed to reflect the goals, desires, aesthetic, and personality of the client. Click on any of the images to visit the site or see a larger screen shot.

what's next:

L.G. Hertz, poet L.G. Hertz, Poet

New website commissioned by the estate of the late poet, L.G. Hertz. Will feature his biography, a selection of poems from his published books, and contact information for the press.

poets & writers

Michael McClure Michael McClure

New website for renowned poet, playwright & essayist Michael McClure includes audio, video, art & the written word. Recently launched, it is growing fast.

Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek Michael McClure
& Ray Manzarek

Official site of poet/playwright Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors, focusing upon their collaborative performances, CDs & DVDs. Clients since 2002, this fresh design launched in late 2008.

tedjoans.com Ted Joans - Beat / Surrealist Poet

Website for the late Surrealist / Beat Generation poet & artist. Site was created to promote a collection of poetry, and includes the poet's bio, poems, basic shopping cart & email form. View alternate design

S. R. Lavin aka Sholom S. R. Lavin, aka Sholom

Redesigned site for poet, author, publisher and lyricist, using his existing images. Updated & expanded site, includes his books, bibliography, music tracks, video, poems, news stories, & essays. Extensive gallery documenting Sholom's life includes photos by Gerard Malanga and others.

Young Lincoln My Childhood's Home:
Growing Up With Young Lincoln

New website to promote Richard Kigel's book about Abraham Lincoln's formative years. Launched in time for the 200th anniversary celebration of Lincoln's birthday, in February 2009.

Edwin Romond, Poet Edwin Romond - Poet

Freshly redesigned website for poet Edwin Romond, featuring news, workshops, events, books & poetry.

Sandra Bettencourt - Poetic Indulgence

New website created to promote the author's upcoming poetry collection, Poetic Indulgence. She asked for a dramatic, elegant - and yes, indulgent! - design, incorporating deep reds, gold and black.

Poet's Pen - Light Verse

Site for husband-and-wife poets Keith & Elizabeth Stanley-Mallett promotes their 4 books. Keith & Elizabeth asked for a pink & green theme which would include a pen-and-parchment graphic they provided. A very clean, light-hearted design.

Lunacy Lost: A Memoir of Mental Healing

New website with a basic design, to promote the forthcoming book, Lunacy Lost, "a memoir of mental healing along the nutrient path." Includes bio, excerpts from the book & resources.

American Sentences Poems by Paul Nelson American Sentences

New website spotlighting Paul Nelson's "American Sentences" poems & exploring the roots of the form.

Toyin Adeyemi - Freelance Writer Toyin Adeyemi

One-page brochure website for a freelance writer, including information about her current research projects. This is a low-key, playful, feminine design.

The Power of the Dark Goddess and Other Stories by George J. Bryjak The Power of the Dark Goddess and Other Stories by George J. Bryjak

New website to promote a new book by author George J. Bryjak, which features short stories and flash-fiction.

Alchemy Word Studio - Freelance Writing Services Alchemy Word Studio

One-page graphics-intensive site for a freelance writer; the ancient alchemical graphics & gold reflect her theme, "Turning words into gold." This page is archived as the owner is no longer offering this service.

Judith Skillman - Poet Judith Skillman

Redesigned website for award-winning poet Judith Skillman.

booksellers, publishers & vintage items

Empty Mirror Books screenshot Empty Mirror - Beat Generation Books

New design for a long-established site has an organic, relaxed, hand-crafted feel. We've done fresh designs for EMB annually since 2000.
View the previous design, full size.

Psychedelicat Vintage Fabric & Trim Psychedelicat Vintage Goods

Fresh design for website selling vintage jewelry, decor, sewing trims & notions from the 1900s through the '60s. A sister site of Empty Mirror Books.

music & music-related websites

Roy Jay Music Roy Jay Music

New site for Roy Jay, designed to coordinate with his new CD's art, and featuring links to his many social networking sites and CD sales outlets. Roy's music is inspired by Jimmy Buffet and Bob Dylan, but his sound is all his own.

Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek screenshot Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek

Official site of poet/playwright Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors, focusing upon their collaborative performances, CDs & DVDs. A client since 2002, this fresh design launched in late 2008.

Craig Louis Dingman

Site with blog, for a blues musician, launched to coincide with his new CD release. Craig asked for a retro, jazzy design with very clean, minimalistic lines. Inspiration came from classic jazz album covers from the 1950s & 1960s.

juliekayclark - Nashville singer-songwriter juliekayclark

Built to promote singer-songwriter juliekayclark and her CDs, including "People Are Like Dogs." A former veterinarian, juliekayclark asked for a dog theme to match the CD's design. Features a blog, gig calendar, music clips, and photo gallery.

Beyond from Within - Psychedelic Rock Band Beyond From Within

New website for Steve Andrews' psychedelic / folk rock band, Beyond From Within.

Elizabeth Surviving

Site for a musician / poet as a place to showcase her poems & songs inspired by her life challenges, and reach out to a larger community of survivors. Includes articles, mp3 player, photo gallery, blog, forum, submissions upload, & Amazon store. No longer live; archived. Please email me for a link.

Fletcher VanVliet screenshot Fletcher VanVliet

New domain & redesigned 44-page website for singer-songwriter, Fletcher VanVliet.

genealogy & historical websites

Young Lincoln My Childhood's Home: Growing Up With Young Lincoln

New website to promote Richard Kigel's book about Abraham Lincoln's formative years.

McLafferty & Dunn Genealogy McLafferty Family in Romulus, NY

McLafferty & Dunn family history, 1772-1875 genealogy site has a warm, homey vibe.

(See also the site's previous design.

Mercer Island and Pacific Northwest Photos 1910-1922 Mercer Island & Pacific Northwest Photos 1914-1922

Presents historic photos of early 20th Century Mercer Island & other Northwest spots in the Arts & Crafts Era. A resource for schools & researchers.

artist & photographer websites

Larry Keenan Beat Generation, Counterculture & Bob Dylan photos Larry Keenan

Award-winning photographer's gallery of over 250 Beat Generation, Bob Dylan, & counterculture photos.

Katie Pfeiffer - Outsider / Folk Art Katie Pfeiffer's Art World

Portfolio website for a folk artist, using her signature color palette.

web services sites:

QuantaHosting.com Quanta Hosting

Single-page brochure website for the webhosting service affiliated with Quanta Webdesign, through which we offer hosting services to our clients. This site has a very warm, retro, early 20th Century look & feel.

Denise Denise Enck

A redesigned, graphically rich site for the owner of Quanta Webdesign. This one-page website serves as a concise introduction to Denise and her businesses and includes a contact form.

Indra Net Indra Net Directory Submission Service

This service will submits your site to quality web directories, gaining links so it ranks better in Google searches. Offers special packages for musicians, artists & writers.

Twitter backgrounds

For a portfolio of Twitter backgrounds I've recently designed, please see the custom Twitter backgrounds page.

ETSY banners

For a portfolio of Etsy banners I've designed, please see the custom Etsy banners page.

examples of graphics work:

front cover of AsEverWas by Hammond Guthrie AsEverWas:
Memoirs of a Beat Survivor

by Hammond Guthrie, SAF Publishing, 2002. Edited 10 photographs which appear on the dustjacket & center portion of the book.

For information about my graphics services, including photo restoration & manipulation and banner ads, please see my other services page, or email me for more examples & information.