About: Freelance History and Experience
Artistic Foundations
After high school graduation my intention was to be a painter (See my portraits). This was largely due to my admiration for David Zuccarini who had been my mentor throughout high school. However, for good or bad, practical thinking led me to the graphic design program at Catonsville Community College (now CCBC). The two-year degree turned out to be something of a dead end so I went on to earn a BFA in Illustration at the University at Buffalo where I studied under the late Alan Cober.
10 Years of Experience
As I recall, I designed my first website shortly after swearing that I would never pursue computer graphics as a career. Obviously I wasn't very committed to that bold statement (See my resume).
Creative Freedom
Since 2005 I have been freelancing as a website designer, CSS integrator, illustrator and portrait artist. There are certain disadvantages to freelancing, of course, but I have enjoyed more creative freedom and more opportunities to learn than if I were working as company employee. What's more, I enjoy working at home with my wife and children. I really don't miss the that morning commute. However, with all that said you never know what tomorrow brings and the economy ain't lookin' too good these days.
New Adventures
Next Fall it looks like I'll add Teacher to my resume. MICA has invited me to teach Intro to Illustration. Mind you, this will be in addition to my continued web and illustration work.
