This short visual presentation contains the design work of Linda C. Modica, a NYC-Metro area art director & graphic designer. Selected published work for the Graphic Artists Guild of New York, Selina Alko author & illustrator and Shinkageryu Hyoho Kenjutsu studio.

1. SMALL // MEDIUM
BUSINESS +
NON-PROFIT
09.15.12
B is for Brooklyn
BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, September 15
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry Street, Carroll Gardens NY
Buy a book
and get a free
egg cream!
09.06-12.01.12
SOLO EXHIBIT at the Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza Youth Wing
September 6 - December 1
Opening reception: September 6, 6-8pm
ISBN 978-0-8050-9213-451699
Alko (is) among the most
visually eloquent promoters
of junior-sized urbanism
graphic design
2 Picture Show 2002
Graphic Artists Guild of New York
Event booklet
5 Selina Alko
Children’s book illustrator author
card + Business Card + Blog page
Post
portfolio
Publisher’s Weekly
Follow me on twitter: @selinaalko
Picture Show 2002
Graphic Artists Guild of New York
Event invitation
Proud to participate in this year’s
Brooklyn Book Festival
September 23rd
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Selina-Alko-Books/
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09.23.12
John Ryerson Jazz Trio musician
CD package design + Mini poster
Linda C. Modica
Art Director | Brand Specialist | Graphic Designer
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Shinkageryu Hyoho // Kenjutsu
Signage + Postcard
www.selinaalko.com

2. Picture Show 2002 - Graphic Artists Guild of New York
Booklet
Create a booklet of participating illustrators using their images and the show’s logo. Backside of the booklet
shows the Guild’s mission statement positioned around the Graphic Artist’s Guild logo.
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5.5 x 5.5 printed booklet, 4/4 cover, 1 color interior

3. Picture Show 2002 - Graphic Artists Guild of New York
Invitation
Self-mailing, tri-fold invitation with perforated “admission ticket”.
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4. The Shinkageryu Hyoho U.S. Marobashikai is the international U.S. chapter
of the Shinkageryu Hyoho Marobashikai of Japan, under Grand Master
Watanabe Tadashige.
Sundays: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sandra Cameron Dance Center
199 Lafayette Street, Studio #4
New York, NY 10012.
(One block south of Spring Street)
Thursdays: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.*
Location 1: Theatre Row Studios, Studio 1 or 2
411 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036
(Between 9th and Dyer Avenues)
Location 2: Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC)
450 West, 37th Street, Floor 6R or Floor 4
New York, NY 10018
(Between 9th and 10th Avenues)
For more information, please
call Masami Shioda
Phone: 718-204-1596
Cell: 917-864-6781
e-mail: info@shinkageryu.us
Visitors are welcome to
observe our practice. You are
also invited to join us for one
free practice session.
Please be advised that the
official Shinkageryu
practice sessions are held
only in New York City and
not in other locations.
*For the Thursday night class location, please visit
www.shinkageryu.us
Kenjutsu
Authentic Japanese
Traditional Sword Art
w w w. sh i n kage r y u . u s
Shinkageryu Hyoho - Kenjutsu
B
anner sign + Post card
Post Card: 4 x 6, 4/1, photo editing on main image to correct color and scratches.
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info@shinkageryu.us
w w w. s h i n k a g e r y u . u s
Kenjutsu,
Practice Schedule and Location
Authentic
Japanese Traditional Sword Art
Kenjutsu, the classical art of Japanese swordsmanship, is an important
part of Japanese martial arts and literally means “sword-art” or “swordtechnique.” Kenjutsu Master Tadashige Watanabe is the current head of the
U.S. Marobashikai, which practices Shinkageryu, one of the most renowned
sword-fighting styles in Japan.
Banner Sign: 33 x 76, printed on fabric. Hangs inside studio window; travels to demonstration events.

5. Big brother wonders whether the new baby will
look like him. He blends from semisweet dark
Daddy chocolate bar and strawberry cream
Mama's milk. He's the baby's peanut butter
big-brother-to-be.
I'M YOUR PEANUT BUTTER BIG BROTHER
(Knopf) March 2009. ISBN 978-0-375-85627-3
www.selinaalko.com
http://selinaalko.blogspot.com 718.768.8133
debuts as author/illustrator with:
Selina Alko Children’s book illustrator author
www.selinaalko.com
Selina Alko
Post Card + Business Card + Blog design coding
Post Card: 5 x 7, 4/4 to announce upcoming books.
718.768.8133
Business Card: 3.30 x 2.16 (European size), .25 rounded
corners, 4/4, matte finish with UV coating
09.15.12
B is for Brooklyn
BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, September 15
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Brooklyn Farmacy Soda Fountain
513 Henry Street, Carroll Gardens NY
Buy a book
and get a free
egg cream!
09.06-12.01.12
SOLO EXHIBIT at the Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza Youth Wing
September 6 - December 1
Opening reception: September 6, 6-8pm
ISBN 978-0-8050-9213-451699
It’s a love letter through and through… with Alko’s outpouring of affection
limited only by the physical capacity of the pages
Publisher’s Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
www.selinaalko.com
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Alko (is) among the most
visually eloquent promoters
of junior-sized urbanism
Publisher’s Weekly
09.23.12
Proud to participate in this year’s
Brooklyn Book Festival
September 23rd
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Selina-Alko-Books/
Follow me on twitter: @selinaalko
www.selinaalko.com
Blog: Coded template from Blogger site to customize font
choice, color and sizing on headers, comments and bio
section. Inserted header images and host background,
tiled image.

6. John Ryerson Jazz trio musician
CD Packaging + mini poster
CD rom design, interior booklet and back insert.
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Mini poster for restaurant window advertising.