ink is in my blood
Projects
Reproacher
Illustration / Layout
Design, illustration and layout for a hardcore band’s CD digipak and its subsequent reissue on vinyl.
I created multiple digital photo collages, printed and cut them into stencils by hand. These were spray painted onto cardstock, scanned and digitally colored. The vinyl reissue used existing elements from the previous artwork, which was edited into a minimalist monochrome layout.
Additional layout work included typesetting and close adherence to provided die specifications.
that pesky pickle
Digital Painting / Design / Layout
Colorization, design, typeset and formatting for a series of children’s books.
Hand-drawn illustrations were provided to me as scans, which I cleaned up and colorized digitally. Beginning with the second book, I added digital watercolor textures to increase background depth while maintaining a consistent “hand-drawn” feel to the artwork.
Referring to provided storyboards and copy, I performed all typesetting and layout design for four volumes; creating and maintaining consistency across color schemes, typefaces and layouts while integrating unique design elements to emphasize the distinct themes and settings of each story.
WY Department of Education
Illustration / design / Print
Illustration, design and typesetting of a custom deck of cards for the Wyoming Department of Education. These are used statewide as flash cards for administrators to learn and memorize state standards and best practices for child nutrition programs.
Starting with the creative freedom of open design guidelines, I illustrated the card backside and box artwork using influences from classic Bicycle card artwork, while integrating some visual elements specific to Wyoming: jackalopes, bison and the Teton mountains.
The front side of the card set features a more modern and simple layout. Each suit serves as a separate category of guidelines, with unique icons and colors that greatly deviate from traditional card styles in favor of primary colors that evoke a cheery school atmosphere.
Rock On Wheels / ROW Productions
Design / Print
Design, layout and printing of various in-store and promotional materials and advertisements for a local bike + ski shop, and its associated DJ + event production business.
Throughout my six years as the primary marketing head and sole designer, I established distinct brand guidelines and design resource toolkits for both sides of the company. The bike shop featured bold colors and action photos to encourage a sense of exciting movement, while the DJ brand used contrasting cool and warm colors to evoke passion and celebration.
Ongoing projects included logo design, in store signage, labels and paper collateral, and advertisements in local media. In addition to print and physical media, I also handled web design and social media visual elements as seen here.
Mountain Media Enterprises
design / Print / Mail
Design, printing and mailing setup of various marketing campaigns for a regional printing company. I handled advertisements in local media, as well as regular direct mail campaigns promoting product specials and providing useful information.
I expanded upon existing brand guidelines to maintain distinct and recognizable visuals, tailored to fit the theme and message of each piece. Common themes included mountain landscapes and Colorado culture, often using bold and dense colors and specialty ink effects to demonstrate the company’s cutting edge printing capabilities.
In addition to print design and production, I also maintained the company’s website as seen here.
Misc
Platte Rivers Veterans Fly Fishing
design / Print / Mail
Design, printing and bulk mailing for a regional nonprofit fishing tour service for veterans.
Volunteers of America Colorado
design / Print
Design and printing of collateral and advertisements for the Colorado chapter of Volunteers of America.
Platinum Real Estate
design / Print / Mail
Regular design, printing and mailing of home listing brochures, postcards and marketing materials for a local real estate company.
Iceland Tour Guidebook
design / Write / Print
Copy writing, design and printing of a guidebook to accompany a multi day tour of southern Iceland. Personal project.