The Lookout at Ortega Highway

Since May of this year, I've been travelling the dizzy Ortega highway that connects Riverside to Orange County. In one of the early morning travel, I encounter a foggy road in Lake Elsinore. As I enter highway 74, I ascended above the clouds and as I travel around 45 mph with cars behind me, I told myself "I have to stop even if traffic behind me starts to build up." Why, because the image on my right is the closest thing to heaven. Above the clouds with the sunset on my face the silhouette mountains in front and behind me became a perfect panoramic shot. I parked at the famous viewpoint at Lake Elsinore, The Lookout, and beneath me is the lake of clouds instead of Lake Elsinore.

You don't see this view everyday and despite the possibility of being late, I took my time to stop, get my camera into focus and took 4 shots from left to right. I meditated and thanked God for a wonderful view that 6:30 in the morning. I went inside my car and to my surprise there was no traffic and the lanes were clear which doesn't happen usually, I got back on the road to Orange County feeling great and with hope that the shots I took will be worth the stop.

The shots were uploaded to Adobe Lightroom and edited with Merge to Panorama in Photoshop. The result, a breathtaking view of Lake Elsinore from the Lookout covered with clouds with the early morning sunrise.

The lookout was worth the stop.

Eco Auto Detailer Logo Design

The next generation of Car cleaner or detailer is here. Introducing Eco Auto Detailer. This product is environmentally safe. Uses no water with its spray and wipe technique. Eco Auto Detailer can be used for external and internal care of you vehicle. It gives you that great shine in and out and protects your car's paint with every spray. The more you use it, the more it gets protected. With its safe ingredients, Eco Auto is gentle not only on your car, but also your skin. It doesn't have that chemical smell when you spray it, also it's environmentally safe. But the biggest thing with this cleaner is that you don't have to use water to clean you car therefore saving you water usage.

Just spray and wipe it with a microfiber cloth and you're done. In 15 minutes, the external part of your vehicle looks shiny, clean and protected. Add another 10 minutes for the interior of you car and all in all, you spend less than half an hour to get that detailed look on your car. One bottle will last through 7 detailings and for less than $20.

With this unique product, Niche Grafix designed a unique logo for Eco Auto Detailing. The combination of green, white and black makes the logo environment friendly but classy as well. The shield like logo makes a strong sense that it helps protecting your car's exterior and interior. We designed the inside with a grilled metallic finish to make it look very exotic and classic. We created a vector car graphic based on a Bugatti model and gave it that shiny look. Overall, the logo looks good with light or dark background.

The graphic below is the label that Niche Grafix designed for Eco Auto. The design bleeds through the label and wraps around the white bottle. Eco has two other lines of products: Eco Motorcycle Detailer and Eco Boat Detailer.

If you want to purchase and try this amazine product, please email us at nichegrafix@gmail.com or call us at 949.294.8980.

Niche Grafix designed the logo, label and business card for Eco Auto Detailer.

It's Good To Be Back!

After sometime, Niche Grafix will be blogging again but with a new look, new topics and more graphics to showcase and more interesting photographs to post. We will be looking into how we create our design (not the secret part) and how we come up with ways to improve your business and hit your niche.

We have moved from Orange County to Riverside but still continue to serve our clients from Los Angeles and Orange County and now we have opened our doors to Riverside. We are in the process of starting fresh and focus more on design and photography.

If you need our services, please contact:

Ken @ 949.294.8980
Dee @ 949.231.0282

email us at: nichegrafix@yahoo.com or nichegrafix@gmail.com

We are also in the process of updating our website. Our temporary website is:

http://nichegrafix.design.officelive.com

Our services:
Design and Print:

• Brochures


• Posters


• Flyers


• Business Cards


• Logos


• Magazines


• Booklets


• Custom Graphics


• and more

Important: We are not a printing company. We are connected with various small to large printing companies. We only print what we design to make sure that the clients are satisfied with the end result from concept to print.

Our prices are very competitive and we can work on your budget as well delivering amazing graphics for your business and events/shows.

Thank you and we'll be blogging soon.

As 1 The Repeat

After a successful series of concerts last year in the United States and Canada, Philippines’ Concert King, Martin Nievera and Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano will have a repeat concert in Los Angeles, California. The two performed last October 17, 2009 in Los Angeles and it was a sold out concert. Due to insistent public demand, Martin and Gary will once again take the stage for As 1 – The Repeat this March 21^st, 2010 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Sunday at 5:00PM. The venue is located at 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101.

Last year, the two performed their greatest hits from the past and present accompanied by a live band headed by Mon Faustino and Louie Ocampo. Gary V. is known for his song and dance abilities which Martin tried to duplicate during the concert. Martin performed his best ballads and funny antics that made him the Concert King.

The show is presented by Starmedia Entertainment headed by Ms. Ana Puno. For tickets, reservations and sponsorship information, please call (818) 549-9005 or (818) 547-1456 or log on to www.starmediaentertainment.com

Gary V. and Martin As 1

Pasadena, CA - Two of the most respected singer in Philippine Music industry, Concert King - Martin Nievera and Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano performed together as one at the Pasadena Civic Center in front of a sold-out crowd, Saturday night, October 17, 2009. The As 1 concert is the much anticipated concert event of the year in Los Angeles. Gary and Martin brought the house down singing their popular hits all the way to singing songs they interpreted for TV Telenovelas. It was more than a concert but a great and fantastic show as they brought the house down in the very beginning of their concert.

The combination of talent and the chemistry of Gary and Martin really helped in the success of the show. The two even performed a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Another highlight of show is the presence of Martin's father, Bert Nievera, who travelled all the way from Las Vegas. Incidentally, it was also Bert's birthday and Gary and Martin wished him a Happy Birthday by bringing out a cake for Bert. Gary and Martin took turns in performing singing their songs. Gary's everlasting Christmas song, "Pasko Na Sinta Ko" was appreciated by the fans since Christmas is just around the corner. Martin's classic, "Be My Lady" was the fans most requested of him. They also sang 80's songs from Tears for Fears and Journey. The concert became a fund raising event as they showed clips and collages of the recent typhoon in the Philippines that flooded the capital and displaced thousand of Filipinos leaving their houses underwater. Martin and Gary encouraged the audience to give donations that night that will help the victims get back on their feet. The show was produced by Ms. Anna Puno of StarMedia Entertainment. nicheGrafix would like to thank Ms. Anna Puno for accomodating us at the show and at the press conference. Congratulations for a great show and we look forward for a repeat of As 1 very soon.

The Unity Tour Press Conference

Torrance, CA - The Unity Tour had a press conference in Maegan's Grill yesterday at 11AM headed by Mr. Henry Chen. Four among seven performing artists were present during the press con headed by the Pop Diva - Kuh Ledesma and daughter Isabella. Nanette Inventor and Jograd dela Tore joined them as they await the arrival of Charlie Green, Christian Bautista and Carlo Orosa later this week. The Unity Tour will be in Long Beach this coming October 24, 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The press con was somewhat different from any other: it focused mainly on Christianity and being God-centered. Kuh Ledesma gathered some of her Christian friends to come up with an inspirational concert for the Filipinos. The concert was also turned into a fund raising event for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng that displaced thousands of Filipinos in Manila and nearby provinces placing their homes underwater. People will see a different kind of concert and a different kind of Kuh.

Our friends from press/media/photographers were there to support the show. The producers encouraged the concert goers to donate clothes, food and cash for the victims during their all 4 shows accross the US and Canada. Kuh and Isabella shared their own painful experience ex-husband and father and how they overcame tradgedies in life and how thankful they are because of the strength God has given them. Nanette Inventor shared with the press the new character she will portray in the show. Nanette was known in the Philippines as Dona Buding but Nanette said that the character may not fit the tour so she created another one. Jograd de la Tore, a well known comedian from the 80's was thankful to Kuh that he was chosen to be included with the group. Though Jograd is not visible on television lately, he continues to perform with bands in the Philippines. Isabella, Kuh's daughter is excited to be with The Unity Tour.

The Press Con was held at Maegan's Grill in the City of Torrance. After the interviews, we were treated to a delicious buffet of Filipino cuisine. Our thanks to Henry Chen for inviting us for this spirit filled and inspirational gathering. Despite the October rains pouring in Los Angeles, there was a good turnout during the presscon. See you in October 24!

Handog Sa Bayan Fund Raising Event

Hollywood, CA - Creative Concepts headed by Jet and Edith Montelibano gathered artists around California last Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Celebrity Centre. Proceeds from the event will go to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng in the Philippines. The concert started at 4PM with Bernardo Bernardo opening the show. Various celebrities were present and performed during the scheduled 5 hour marathon concert. Filipino audiences come and go as the show progress and the truck parked outside started to fill up with clothes and consumable goods. Xoom.com was there to deliver you cash donations directly with its money transfer service. Items were silently auctioned from Ylang Ylang Floral Design courtesy of Ed Rame. Proceeds from the auction will also be given to the victims. Among the performers were Tateng Katindig, Mon David, Miguel Vera, Louie Reyes, Fe de los Reyes, Michael de Mesa, Florante, Ner de Leon, Pinky de Leon, Daryl Ogalino, The Asian Dolls featuring Patricia Javier, Jessica Casas, Joni Feliciano, Ava Johnson and a lot more. Ms. Kevyn Lettau made a special appearance at the concert singing Sana Maulit Muli and Bridges accompanied by Tateng Katindig on piano. The finale featured the all star cast singing together headed by Jet Montelibano. Congratulation to Jet and Edith for a successful fund raising event. I hope the next time we this kind of a show, it's for the celebration of life instead of a tragedy. Thank you to all those who supported and worked diligently to make the show an interesting one.