Graphic Design/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am a freelance graphic designer and digital illustrator. I can answer questions on all aspects of the design process or working as a freelancer. I am an expert with Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and have a high level of knowledge in all areas of digital illustration/painting/retouching. I am also willing to answer questions about artwork formats, techniques, program tools and getting your artwork to print. Other areas include designing for the internet (including web 2.0), self promotion and client management.

Experience in the area

I am currently freelancing for clients all over the world, producing artwork for a large range of applications. I have nearly 9 years experience in digital illustration and rendering, mainly focused on conceptual and alternative themes. I also have over 5 years of marketing and corporate design experience, having worked in, and managed, in-house design crews and marketing teams. I run a number of successful websites based around design and digital art and am a contributing member of some of the larger online digital art communities. In my "down time" i train individuals and small groups to use Photoshop creatively and help new designers to get set up in the freelancing world them selves.

Education/Credentials

I graduated with average grades, but went on improving my design and marketing knowledge in any way possible for years after, and find that innovation and risk taking are more useful than education in the design industry. I always preferred to use my time gaining valuable experience, rather than study somebody else’s techniques. Regardless, I picked up an advanced business marketing and design certification for good measure...