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Heck is where people go who don't believe in Gosh!

About Me

I am a graphic artist by trade and have been creating since I was old enough to hold a pencil or crayon. I graduated from art school in 1993 and grad school in 1996. I work as a graphic artist for a publishing company as well as have my own side business called the I.D.ea Factory. I specialize in LOGO DESIGN and corporate identity. My website is www.ideas4identity.com and a more personal and fine art site is www.dbrianward.com. I have been published several times and will have 11 logos published this year in the "Big Book of Logos 5." I also love to watch and play TENNIS and I compete in leagues and tournaments all year 'round. I am into weight training and fitness in general... and I'm NOCTURNAL Baby!!!...I am the artist formerly known as Prints ;)

My Interests

art, photography, model photography, pencil drawing, painting (watercolor), graphic design, designing logos, sculpting, collage, TENNIS (both playing & watching), playing golf, weight training & body building, running, kickboxing, OU Football, college football, basketball, traveling (Italy), road trips, collecting autographed tennis balls and autographs in general, breakdancing, drums, music & more music, movies, day-dreaming, talking, listening, people watching, doing impersonations of others as well as other stupid human tricks such as sound effects and beat boxing, playing Sudoku, playing on my computer, collecting art books, getting published in art books, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Michael Jordan memorabilia, the wife's Victoria Secret catalogs Ha!, bikinis, sleeping in on Saturdays, warm blankets and hot showers in the winter, learning new things, meeting new people, traveling to new places (not that the places are new, just new to me, Ha!), goofing on myspace, hanging with friends...

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Music:

I like all kinds, but don't really get into country (especially honky-tonk). Favorites include R&B, Rap, Alternative Rock and Dance/Techno. My favorite artists are R. Kelly, Gavin DeGraw, Daughtry, LL, JaRule, J.Timberlake with Timbaland, Tupac, Creed, Marques Houston, Craig David, Moby, Enya, Imogen Heap/Frou Frou, Howie Day, Collective Soul, Cary Brothers, Lifehouse, Damien Rice, Gnarles Barkley and the list goes on for literally miles...

Movies:

anything with an artsy, special effects flare to it, like Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Riddick, What Dreams May Come, Vanilla Sky, The Crow, V is for Vendetta, Crash, The Fountain, etc... I like all kinds really, and especially ones that make ya think, like the Psychological Thrillers, a few funny ones like Better off Dead and Old School and even a few "chick flicks" like The Notebook and Serendipity (i hope it's okay to admit that, they are great stories, and it doesn't hurt that Rachel McAdams and Kate Beckinsale are FINE on film!!!) ;)

Television:

I'm really on an "afterlife" kick right now and love watching "Medium" and like "Ghost Whisperer" as well as Ghost Hunters on SciFi and the psychic lady on there. I also like Heroes, Reaper (Missy Peregrym is also a fine woman!), Chuck and Scrubs. I got hooked on American Idol early episodes when the crazies are on there and any tennis or college football that is on gets my attention, especially grand slam tourneys and bowl games...

Books:

The Bible, the most recent novels read were the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, otherwise they've all been how-to books like graphics software manuals as well as books about ADHD. Mostly I like to learn by hand and I am too full of adrenaline to sit still and read for too long, but like to learn none the less...

Heroes:

the usual suspects: My Dad, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and I chose these athletes not b/c they are or were at the top of their sport, but b/c they do things beyond their sport to help the cause...

My Blog

Coming up with a name for a child...

Shana and I have the difficult task ahead of us - no, not changing diapers and losing hours of sleep and feeding and burping and... - no the really hard one, the coming up with a name part.  Alth...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:43:00 PST

why do refs hate OU?

Maybe it is just me, b/c apparently the professionals in the areas of officiating and commentating had no clue, yet the cameras did not lie to me unless someone was sending a different signal to my TV...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:44:00 PST

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

First of all, for those of you who haven't figured out what my new profile picture is, it's my offspring, my future tennis pro in the making.  Shana and I are expecting our first child and i...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:08:00 PST

Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson runs through anger to the NFLAdrian Peterson says he runs angry because football is the former Oklahoma running back's calling and his means of coping. Nicknamed "A.D.," short for "al...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Tue, 22 May 2007 09:34:00 PST

We Are Spoiled Brats!!!

We are Spoiled Brats!The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across somepoll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right?The Newsweek poll alleges that ...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:36:00 PST

Artists and those seeking Artists

Subject ATTN: CLIENTS AND ARTISTS (OF ANY KIND)Body: ATTN: CLIENTS AND ARTISTS (OF ANY KIND) repostBody: To those who are looking for someone to do work for free& please wake up and join the real worl...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:39:00 PST

say i break into your home...

Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the countryprotesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue ofillegal immigration. Certain people are angry that the US might pro...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:02:00 PST

Thanking you now God!

Dear GOD: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better o...
Posted by Lord Ward" on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 12:05:00 PST