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My artistic passion began when I lived in Yokohama, Japan. It was 1970 and I was there between 2-6 years old. I was immersed in Japanese culture and my interests in comics, Bruce Lee, sumo wrestlers, as well as the cartoons was just the start. I was drawn-in by the bold graphics, and their colorful use of movement...
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My style is bold, graphic, my designs bring the page more alive. I've been a contract and freelance designer from the beginning of my career which began around 1993. I embraced computer design from the very beginning, before scanners were invented and when design software was just being created. I was at The School of Visual Arts studying my degree as well as hanging out at the local software store on 23rd Street. Picking up and learning the new language of computer design as the workers spoke to new customers, before Adobe Illustrator 1. I'm an old dog learning new tricks.
My ideas are fueled by passion and innovation, I am always trying to push the limits of what is considered status-quo. I was taught how to push a concept past it's limits, to then bring it back. This method alone keeps my way of thinking fresh and innovative. My tool of choice is Adobe Illustrator, this allows my pieces to be used over and over again at any size and for any purpose. This gives my illustrations and designs a lot of flexibility, which I really like.
I have worked on many interesting projects over the years, here a few of my highlights; I was helping a juice bar consultant develop & design entire juice bar store brands across the country, I was designing logos, hats, posters, menus, signs, T-shirts and smoothie cards. Later in my career, I worked for a dental marketing company where I developed complete brands for new dental practices including logo designs, company websites, marketing collateral as well as Corp ID's. Other notable projects in my career include, Big12 football 3-D pins, NCAA Football National Championship merchandise, Rose Bowl merchandise, Vince Young Memorabilia and merchandise, NCAA poster designs, and Championship T-shirt illustrations. |