Celemoe Designs

Food for Thought!

2012-01-19T22:22:00.002-06:00

Snow falling all around!

2012-01-18T22:25:00.000-06:00

Celemoe Photography-Two Sneek Peaks

2011-11-16T22:26:00.000-06:00

Celemoe Photography!

2011-11-16T22:03:00.000-06:00

FINALLY Celemoe Designs is branching out!

WELCOME:

My new baby!!!!!

It's been too long....

2011-11-09T15:29:00.000-06:00

I've been super busy lately. A lot of things just seem to pile themselves on me. Cele's wedding is drawing closer and that means my moving date is approaching FAST. It's also been brought to my attention that I need to seek the Lord to find pure JOY in everything that I do. Seems that my circumstances are greatly effecting my mood. So now, I'm striving to have complete and utter JOY no matter what happens. Bad day? JOY! Stressed? JOY!

Simply Amazing!

Custom Comic Book....JUST for you!

2011-10-13T20:37:00.000-05:00

HEY!!!

Attention all soon to be married couples! (Or anyone else interested)
Want something unique and special made JUST for you and your fiancee?
Check out the one of a kind comic.
Want your own?

Contact me at sarah@celemoe.com or through facebook and let me know.
I'll get you pricing and timelines. I'll also tell you what I need from YOU.
You can pick out your own 'theme' or I can create one.

CHECK OUT

Kwenje & Celeste's one of a kind comic book made exclusively through Celemoe Designs.

(28 pages in all!)

Motivation.....

2011-09-28T13:01:00.000-05:00

What is yours? Is it Christ (it should be), love, food, working out, work? Mine is Christ and He motivates me to design!
AND so sometimes I go all random on everyone. I get a word or phrase in my head and BOOM (not BAM cause that's Emril's thing)! BOOM! A logo is born...Ask me what this means and I'll say I have no idea. It should mean something different to everyone. Whether patriotism (Texas pride..lol) strength, fun, etc....It doesn't matter.

Anything thoughts on this logo?

Can't get enough!

2011-09-19T11:54:00.000-05:00

There are only a few things that I can't get enough of.

ONE: Is my Jesus.
TWO: Designing
THREE: My friends
FOUR: Peanut m&m
FIVE: Big Red

So that is why I am constantly designing. Whether it's for work or fun, a spark hits me and a design is created. I hope that you enjoy ALL the designs the I do. It is my life, my passion, my job, my purpose. Thank you for the support!

A logo that I did in my spare time. An idea was came to me after playing with the shape that is now the 'bat'. Enjoy!

QUESTIONS FROM YOU………

2011-09-16T12:25:00.000-05:00

Q&A TIME:

Why do I design?

It's simply a passion! Why do you breath? Cause you have to; well, God gave me this talent/ability and I HAVE to use it!

I design for me, for God, for clients, for you, for smiles, laughs, emotions, provoking thoughts, and any other reason.

A design is like a poem, some times there is an underlying meaning and other times it's clear-cut to the point. And logo can tell an entire story. The right font can make the impact of that design powerful, but on the other hand, a wrong font can break it.

How do you deal with any comment?

Ask 100 people to look at a design and they are going to have 100 different thoughts and feelings for that design. That's what is amazing about art. If you break your arm and see 100 different doctors, they're all going to say the same thing (hopefully), that your arm is broken. However, sometimes the 100 different reactions can be hard to take if they're negative, and believe me when I say that I've experienced my FAIR share of negativity.

I suck it up and try and see why they were negative. What made them say something negative. Was it the design? Can I improve it? And other times (since I can be stubborn) I let it pass from one ear to the other without a care; usually because I am 100% satisfied with the design that no one can make me change it.

When someone gives me a compliment I usually say thank you. I do try to give God the glory. It is HIS talent that He has chosen me to carry. I do my best to carry it well.

You design for God? How?

Yes, I do. I don't get any divine premonition about a logo that He wants or anything. I simply mean that I will design to glorify Him. I wont design anything that questions who I am and what I believe. Life's too short to sell out.

Okay, But how does God get glory for a logo that is not "religious"?

Good question! It's easy. He gets the glory when I use my talents in the way I'm supposed to. So a logo says, "Robot Dog". It's not the logo that God looks at and is 'impressed' with. He looks at me and I hope He see's my passion for it. That I honestly try to give Him all the credit. "Yes, THANK YOU for your kind words on a logo I created, BUT the Lord gave me this talent. I thank Him!" And when I have 'design block' I pray about it. When I need a creative idea, I silently say, "Lord, help me." I don't have to give this long speech; He knows my heart and will give me inspiration as He sees fit.

Why design "random" logos?

Because it's fun. I get a word or a phrase and I have to create something for it. OR sometimes I am messing around with a shape or design and something clicks. It looks awesome. So, then I get creative and think of a name. Like "Tangled Rainbow", that one I was playing with the shapes and it just clicked. I started playing with colors and it started to look like a messed up graphic rainbow. And the rest is history. Another reason is simply to keep me fresh and creative.

How long does it take you to create a logo?

Honestly the time for that varies. It can take me 1 hour to 1 week. It all depends how fast I get ideas. Some ideas come slower; I have to research and doodle and play around with things before an idea flows out. But other times something comes and the logo is done as fast as the idea came. The fastest "good" logo I've done took me 27 minutes to complete. That includes adding effects and rendering it complete.

How do you deal with clients?

One step at a time. Each client is different and sometimes it's a long term designing relationship and others it's a logo and done. I try and make it personal with each client. Get to know them, why they need a design, know their company or what they are trying to accomplish. With B.R. SMITH BOOKS I read his book twice to get a feeling of the design. I am not JUST here to design. I'm here to help others spread their message. We are ALL the body of Christ! I just try to work together and to get the client a quality design.

How to you deal with a full time job AND running a full time company?

Just like anyone who deals with two jobs or a family and a job. You take each in their own time. My full time job is Monday through Friday. Every now and then I need to work nights at home, but for the most part the weekends and evenings are for Celemoe Designs. Whether it is just to let me catch up on work or email clients to keep in touch. You just have to go with the flow.

Have you ever had multiple clients at once?

Yes! I have, but I still take it one client at a time. I HATE to tell someone I don't have time for a design, so usually I'll make it work out even if I have to give up something personal.

Do you LOVE every design you do for a client?

No. I try my best to put my heart and soul into each design. I give the client 3-5 designs to choose from and let them pick. Usually I let them know that I send them in the order I like them. Sometimes the client loves #5. The one I don't. But, I'm here to design for the client and I will put my heart and soul into the design they like. I have looked back on designs and thought, "What was I thinking?" Then I will sit down and redesign it for myself. If it's a clients logo, however, I don't touch it unless they want me to.

Does designing completely fill your time?

No. I refuse to let it. I need 'me' time or family time. I need time when I shut my computer and don't look at if for the rest of the day or even the rest of the weekend. Sometimes, even if it's my passion, I need a break. I know that if I don't get a break, I'll start to get 'design block' or worse, start to not like designing. That's when I know I need a break.

How has Celemoe Designs grown since you started it in 2005?

Well when I started it, it was nothing more than my small portfolio. I wasn't even out of college. I would do my school projects and do other designs just to build my portfolio. I started the company because I knew that one day it would be a company big enough to let me work from home when I start a family. Even over the last two years I've seen more clients come in and more people know me and my company. I try to post new designs on here or on Facebook or Twitter. I try to keep the most current work online so everyone can see the progress. I share information about my clients and try to promote them as well as myself. My goal is still to make this company my only job and be an at home mom. I can keep it finally taking shape and I thank the Lord for the progress to date.

Would you ever stop designing?

Yes. It's hard for me to imagine a world where I didn't design, but if the Lord called me out of it I would have no choice. I pray that never happens, but it would be a sacrifice that I would make if needed. Another reason would be (and I believe this would be of the Lord as well) if my family was drifting apart and designing some how played a part in it. I would never continue something that would tear my family apart. Again, I pray and don't think that will happen, because I balance it well now and I have two jobs. Like I said above, there is a time and place to design and not to design. The Lord comes first, then my family second, and third would be designing.

Thank you so much for reading these questions and answers. I've had a good time in this Q&A. I'll be posting new designs soon!

REMEMBER: Celemoe Designs is going to unveil a new line of designs soon! Check back for all the latest info from Celemoe Designs.

Got Questions for me? Post a comment below and I'll answer!

Let's keep up the WORK!

2011-09-15T19:19:00.000-05:00

Here's another logo! I've got more so let me know what you think!

A NEW logo!

2011-09-14T21:25:00.000-05:00

So I got bored and thought that I'd share it with you.

Finding meaning.....

2011-09-07T11:56:00.000-05:00

So many people are telling me the "meaning of life" or whatever.....Isn't that my job to find out? Isn't that why God made me? To find out HIS purpose for my life...RIGHT...and for me to live it and breath it!

I realize it everyday and sometimes forget it just as fast. I know to SEEK HIM first, then everything shall be added to me. I know to live for HIM! For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. What better motto to live by....

I am filled with the joy of the Spirit and full of the love of Christ. In Him shall I trust, in HIM shall I put my faith, in Him is grace, love, joy, peace, understanding, patience, willingness, comfort, family and home.

I hate that I forget it sometimes, but I know the Lord loves and stands by me!

ANYWAYS.....So this past weekend, I surprised my sister by just showing up at her doorstep. Her face was priceless and I was a bit offended that it took her a moment to realize who I was.....ha ha. But, if you forget the BAD weather, all weekend thanks to Hurricane LEE, then it was a fun weekend.

We Do Not Wrestle With Flesh And Blood

2011-08-19T15:56:00.000-05:00

The cover is DONE! My client is happy and so am I! His book can be found on Amazon.com as a limited release ebook. He will be getting the book into Barnes&Noble in a few months and hopefully this book will be a success. This cover was time consuming and it took a good chunk of my time, but the end result is a simple, clean, crisp, modern book cover that looks even better on the book itself.

Ben was very happy with the cover and this post is not just promoting my company with the art work, but hopefully get some ebooks sold OR put on your wish list when it's released at B&N. I've read the book twice and feel this book is worth the time. As you know I will not design something unless I'm passionate about it, because I'm not going to waste my time FORCING fake passion JUST for the money. Every design I do comes from a place deep inside and the end result is something that I love and if it's for a client, I know they will love it too. I'm not ever going to design something half way. Let me know what you think! Also, go to Amazon.com and purchase the ebook!

My my.....does time fly.

2011-08-19T15:49:00.000-05:00

Everyday I kept telling myself that I was gonna post a blog. Well, the end of that day would come and I'd be in bed and remember. "Oh, tomorrow!" I'd tell myself. This repeated for a while until today when I took a minute to stop by and write a little something. I have some FRESH art work to add and will do that!

It's been awhile

2011-06-23T21:10:00.000-05:00

It's actually been awhile since I've taken time out to write. I've been super busy with designing. I hope to unveil some new designs soon! STAY TUNED!

Chosen

2011-06-04T12:16:00.000-05:00

I am currently in the process on writing a book. Along with my other three books I have to design the cover! Let me know what you think!

Praying for God's will....

2011-04-23T13:43:00.000-05:00

I'm really praying about growing my company. I'm waiting on word from a few prospective clients and know that the Lord will bless!

Photoshop makes all the difference!

2011-04-21T15:54:00.000-05:00

I love taking photos and tweaking them so they stand out. Take a look at the before and after.....The before is dingy and dull and the after is vivid and colorful! What do you think?

New Ad Campaign

2011-04-08T20:00:00.000-05:00

What do you think???

Mroning

2011-04-02T09:54:00.000-05:00

You know it's going to be a good day when you get woken up by the door bell and your sister brought you breakfast tacos! For some reason I'm super inspired, but not to design. I feel poetry inside of me.

A Fairytale

2011-04-01T19:25:00.000-05:00

Here is a sneak peak at the cover of my novel.

Volleyball

2011-03-31T22:43:00.000-05:00

True, I'm not a fan of playing volleyball, but I know a lot of people who LOVE it. So give it up all you volleyball fanatics! So what do you say? Let's bring a professional volleyball team to San Antonio. I already have their logo. GO TEAM!!!!!

Christmas Card

2011-03-31T22:39:00.000-05:00

This is a Christmas Card I designed for Martin & Drought law firm. It says Merry Christmas here, but the final card was changed to Happy Holidays to be 'politically correct'....I say Merry Christmas!

Haunted

2011-03-30T14:34:00.000-05:00

This is a poem I wrote last year. Hope you like it....

A Song....

2011-03-29T16:35:00.000-05:00

This logo (below) was actually going to be called The Piano BAR, but changed my mind for presentation reasons. This logo was fun and Wakey!Wakey! inspired me. Thanks guys!

The Road

2011-03-29T10:39:00.000-05:00

I have to remind myself everyday to stay on this road. The road is long, but it's never as long when you don't have to walk it alone!

Website

2011-03-26T22:02:00.000-05:00

Hopefully I'll be able to update my website soon. Don't forget to pop by my website www.celemoe.com.

Have an AWESEOME night!

What Fuels You?

2011-03-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

What does? What gets you going? Coffee? Energy drink? All natural remedies? Cold shower? Whatever fuels you and gets you going in the morning, may it energize you all day! Wondering what fuels me? Right now it's chocolate milk and a Fiber One bar.

Music

2011-03-25T18:44:00.000-05:00

Music is an awesome part of life. All the different genres and moods of each song. I'm up for listening to most types of music. Worship music is so uplifting though. To be able to worship God; praise His name through song. How amazing! Now I'll admit freely that I'm not a best singer. I love to play my guitar and worship music is something that I love to play (among other things). It totally soothes my soul. Whatever type of music you like remember to always:

My Cross

2011-03-25T15:27:00.000-05:00

Everyone has their own cross to carry. Whether it's a sickness or a struggle; each person has to carry it. But' it's those to carry it well who shine. MEANING: Those who carry their cross with dignity, strength, power, love, respect, honor, grace and faith are those who shine. Do you shine? I shine, only because I'm free.

Fishing

2011-03-25T11:43:00.000-05:00

A logo I created for fun. It's done in Illustrator and was easy, but took me a little to get my positioning correct!

Designing

2011-03-25T11:28:00.000-05:00

Inspiration comes in many forms. A song can create inspiration, a prayer, a poem, a dream.....My inspiration comes in these forms. The funny thing is that inspiration can spark inspiration. There is no limit. They say the sky's the limit. I don't believe that, because they sky itself has a limit. It only goes as far as space, then they no longer call it sky. My inspiration is limitless. Freedom to be limitless in my inspiration gives me inspiration!

This may sound all jumbled to you, but it makes sense to me. Someone once told me that if you have something to say then you should be a writer. Well I have something to say! I say it with my designs, my poems, my writings, my music.

I will not only share my designs with you, but I will share poems that no one has ever read, music that I write, and anything that inspires me.

Celemoe Designs

2011-03-24T16:31:00.000-05:00

Hello. Welcome to my blog.

My name is Sarah and I am the owner of Celemoe Designs which I started in 2005. I have several freelance clients and I designs constantly. It is my passion!

I will be adding designs often and will keep you posted on what's going on with me and Celemoe Designs. Just look at it this way, you will be the first to know.

You can find Celemoe Designs on Facebook and Twitter as well!