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BluePencil Ultd. is the online portfolio of Steve Tansley. An illustrator and graphic designer for 14 years, an interactive designer for 7 years. His work has been published in the Arizona State Press Newspapers, Scottsdale Tribune Newspapers and Take 5 Entertainment Guide. He works full time at Studio Productions in Tempe Arizona as their Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator. In addition, he is the lead illustrator for illuminating children's books and environments at ArchitectureKids.

Steve has been honored with the Society for Professional Journalists Award and has won two Prisma Awards for interactive design with an honorable mention. He is an AIGA member in the Arizona chapter. Steve is the co-creator of Goodfences, a hilarious new comic-strip. He continues to teach cartooning principles, graphic design and web design for middle school, high school and undergrad students to help educate and broaden the appreciation of art.

PENCIL NUBS & BITS 04.20.08 - KONO

Kono Magazine continues to have me illustrate the "Find The Object" section. This issue was the "April Fool's" edition. This is the "Fool's Factory". See if you can find the jack-in-the-box, key, whoopee cushion, and deck of playing cards. And, of course the word, "fools."

PENCIL NUBS & BITS 03.17.08 - KONO

I was asked to illustrate the "Find The Object" section for Kono Magazine. This illustration supplements their "Green- Eco Friendly" issue. Along with trying to find Jono their character which you already see, kids need to find a recycle logo, wind and paper! This will be a regular installment for Kono. I'll share more as the months unfold.

PENCIL NUBS & BITS 02.28.08 - Evo Swim School

Evo Swim School asked me to illustrate an icon set for each of their swim classifications. These will be used in their upcoming ad campaigns. Each class of swimmer will have their own animal. The tots begin with the starfish and move up in rank to dolphin. These were challenging but in the end, colorful and fun.