As some of you know, most of the artwork that I am asked to do has nothing to do with pinup girls. In fact pinups are a really small part of my life as an artist and yet most people know me for it. In fact, some of the work I have done never gets seen by the general public at all.  I do a lot of storyboard work that only gets viewed by the client before being made into a television commercial. Other work I have done most people wouldn’t recognize as mine because I don’t sign my name. (that’s a no-no in commercial art!) Here’s an example of something I was asked to do recently. There was a contest among several high schools in the states to come up with an ad campaign for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program. A program designed to get kids off their butts and doing something physical. The winning design would be chosen to actually represent the Let’s Move organization in various print ads, posters, etc. Well the design that I created for one particular high school team won!  I worked with the girls from the school and did my best to translate their idea into a pleasing illustration. Needless to say I was pleased as punch!

Here is the letter I received from their teacher:

Dear Ted:

It is an honor to thank you for all your help and support.  When I saw the ad for the first time, I was very much impressed.  The students were telling me that you knew exactly what they had envisioned.  They were very fortunate to have your professionalism in this project.  They wouldn't have achieved this much without your guidance.  Words cannot express our gratitude for the leadership that you provided the girls with.  This was an experience of a life time for them.  You have contributed in opening new doors for their bright future.

Thank you once again.

Cordially,
Diana Ramos