The name "Surnami" called for a bold graphic interpretation. Holmes's logo solution for her own newborn enterprise incorporates a contemporary feel with a touch of Asia and a full shot glass of Texas and Tennessee pride. The wave tie-in influenced the "S" icon, and the font was chosen for its strength, simplicity and modern edge. Holmes and business partner Waldon are pleased with the first impressions the Surnami logo has made thus far.Reactions to the logo have included "evocative, intriguing, powerful and hot." Mission accomplished.

Sanctuare is a serene, spiritual-sounding company name, and Holmes wanted to capture the emotion and sense of beauty the name evokes. As the first client logo developed by Surnami, Sanctuare's graphic solution is sophisticated, distinctive and sets the tone for the incredible getaways represented by the company.

To brand and launch her Love Travels album and tour, singer Kathy Mattea turned to Holmes to create a versatile graphic icon utilized on the album collateral, promotional materials and tour signage.

Word Entertainment, a recording company in Nashville, hired Holmes to create a logo for the company, which is the parent company for Idea Entertainment, Squint Records and other subsidiaries.

Creating a graphic identity for a creative company is always satisfying. For Kimberly Narajano, a photographer in Nashville, Holmes transformed the photographer's initials into a camera and tripod that captures your attention and gets the message across in a fun way.

A stiff corporate logo just wouldn't do for Yoga Source, an upscale private yoga studio in Nashville. Holmes fashioned a graphic image that is as flexible and fluid as the artistic exercise taught at the studio.

Idea Entertainment, which includes Idea Films, Idea Records and Idea Sports, needed a corporate logo that captured the organization's energy and innovation. Holmes used the "big idea" approach to the solution, which has served the company well.