Costume parties and decorations, sweets and harmless japes... All Hallows Eve can be a rollicking good time! No wonder it's my favorite holiday. I hope that treating yourself to these icons has boosted your spirits. Happy Halloween!

I keep a folder of graphic snippets and chunks that haven't fit other designs but are still a bit nifty. This "bud" began as one of those scraps. To me it looked like the promise of some fantastic bloom or untouched pigment daubed on an artist's palette. Now they're some of both, placed against polished stone for contrast. Here they are. Ta-dah!

Here's what I think. Sexual orientation is fundamental to the way that everyone comprehends and interacts. Being fewer in number, those of us who are not heterosexual must struggle to lead our lives on equal footing. Whatever lives we pursue, of this I am certain: acceptance and understanding do not develop unless we are visible.

These are my very visible icons. Colorful and sleek, they assert "We participate. We contribute. And yes, we have pride in who we are."

Note: These are not my only pride icons, so this set might not have what you seek. Do contact me if you are looking for other symbols in this style. I'm always glad to consider requests as long as they're civil!

Here's what I think. Sexual orientation is fundamental to the way that everyone comprehends and interacts. Being fewer in number, those of us who are not heterosexual must struggle to lead our lives on equal footing. Whatever lives we pursue, of this I am certain: acceptance and understanding do not develop unless we are visible.

These are my very visible icons. Colorful and sleek, they assert "We participate. We contribute. And yes, we have pride in who we are."

Note: These are not my only pride icons, so this set might not have what you seek. Do contact me if you are looking for other symbols in this style. I'm always glad to consider requests as long as they're civil!

For desktops and more icons, visit my web site.

I am still happily puttering about with heraldry-inspired designs, although shields have been put aside this time. Charges, the objects depicted on shields, are certainly icon-worthy by themselves. Here are six, glowing and gleaming in six colors. Which do you like best?

Here's what I think. Sexual orientation is fundamental to the way that everyone comprehends and interacts. Being fewer in number, those of us who are not heterosexual must struggle to lead our lives on equal footing. Whatever lives we pursue, of this I am certain: acceptance and understanding do not develop unless we are visible.

These are my very visible icons. Colorful and sleek, they assert "We participate. We contribute. And yes, we have pride in who we are."

Note: These are not my only pride icons, so this set might not have what you seek. Do contact me if you are looking for other symbols in this style. I'm always glad to consider requests as long as they're civil!

For desktops and more icons, visit my website.

During the Middle Ages, knights' armorial bearings were represented on their shields. Decorated shields that were made only for display were often hung on walls in memorium.

In this digital age, I've designed my own decorative shield icons. To keep my bearings, so to speak. We often make efforts to protect our memories or conversely, to defend against them. And so, I have carefully rendered mine in graphic form.

I hope you find their shapes and colors and even their names as pleasing as I have found the choosing of them. Enjoy!