Photography Portfolio Just Posted

by Chuck on March 4th, 2010

After 3 years, I have finally redesigned my photography portfolio. Most of the images have been updated and they blow up to full-screen. It contains unpublished photos and my most recent projects.

The site can be viewed at:
www.chuckcasella.com

New Product Photography

by Chuck on February 25th, 2010

Here is a gallery of my latest product photography. It focuses on products from the action sport industry.

Opening Day, What the Deck? at the Steinbeck Center

by Chuck on September 20th, 2009

Here are the opening photos from the What the Deck? art show. Some of the photos will be featured in the 100 page exhibition book, designed by Casella Creative. Overall the opening day exceeded all expectations, +700 visits to the exhibition and +200 at the skateboard demo.

This could only be topped by the closing night Oct 17th 2009. 5-9. Mark it on your calendar.

Skateboard Artshow in Salinas – What the Deck?

by Chuck on September 18th, 2009

The concept of  Casella Creative, a new contemporary art exhibit at the National Steinbeck Center features the works of Central Coast artists on skateboard decks.

Titled “What the Deck?” the show features the works of 80 artists, is co-presented by Dorothy’s Place and is meant to bring street culture to the masses.
The skateboard decks have been painted, burned and re-assembled in mediums from acrylic and oil paint to permanent marker, spray paint and gold leaf. The exhibit is open through October 17.

At the end of the exhibit, the decks will be auctioned with proceeds to benefit the Steinbeck Center and Dorothy’s Place.

Here are some of my favorite entries.

Multiplication of Small Successes-Visual Data for Non-profit

by Chuck on July 17th, 2009

Casella Creative illustrates visual data poster for non-profit in Salinas, California. In 2008 Dorothy’s Place had a pretty big year of assisting the marginalized. Dorothy’s Place believes in the value and dignity of ever person, in hospitality for our most marginalized, and in a future where our respect of our neighbor transcends fear and greed. As a way of quickly displaying the good deeds of DP to the newsletter subscribers we decided to focus on the numbers. This poster simply tells the story of DP in 2008.

Download the summer 09 issue of Love Loudly

by Chuck on June 23rd, 2009

Have a look at the latest newsletter design  from Casella Creative.

CC Illustrates for Non-profit Camp

by Chuck on May 14th, 2009

Casella Creative just completed the Summer 2009 newsletter for Dorothys Place. As a part of our social responsibility campaign, the illustration depicts removing kids from the harsh environment of the labor camp and giving them a few care-free days.

Robertson Insurance hires Casella Creative to design new web site

by Chuck on May 14th, 2009

After Casella Creative designed Robertson Insurance’s logo, they felt it was time to move there brand to the web. The process was easy, because CC was already familiar with there brand objectives. The final design incorporated the reinforcement of there core values– Knowledge, Accessibility, and Honesty. Another major component of the site was to make it SEO compliant. The brand was also extended with icons to promote their individual areas of expertise.  You may visit the site at  www.robertsoninsurance.net

New logo for Monterey County Housing Alliance for People with Disabilities

by Chuck on February 23rd, 2009

Casella Creative collaborates with the Monterey County Housing Alliance for People with Disabilities to develop a new identity. The HAPD is a group of providers that deal with housing special needs for individuals.  The logo set out to project unity though-out the community. The colors represented all disabilities and ethnic backgrounds that the organization helps.

China Green Energy Map

by Chuck on February 7th, 2009

The U.S. and China stand far above most other countries in their production and consumption of energy and natural resources. In this context, strong global institutions, economic freedom and progressive public policy are much needed factors to enable cooperation across borders to solve complex problems.

The sheer size of the U.S. and Chinese markets also drives home the reality that any truly global energy security and climate change solutions must include these players. Below is a map Casella Creative designed for U.S. investment in Chinese energy programs. It was created to show the progress China has been making in green energy.