Summary
I am an illustrator and graphic designer of ten years based out of Cleveland, Ohio. I started out as a freelance artist in the music industry working with metal bands designing logos, artwork and merchandise. Since then I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of talented bands, record labels and companies. Recently I have had the opportunity to start expanding into other fields of art and design including fantasy illustration, book covers and concept artwork.
I am a self-taught artist and work primarily in the digital medium. I incorporate a variety of techniques and styles in my work such as photography, digital painting, matte painting and 3D modeling. My work is inspired by a variety of things from books, movies, games, the occult, mythological stories and theology. My creative mediums include Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects, Lightroom, Wacom Cintiq 16' HD and Canon EOS 80D.
Art being my main passion, I also produce and compose music and perform vocals in several music projects. I enjoy photography, writing and traveling the world.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameOrobas Studios
- Year2017
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanyOrobas Studios
Experience
- Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Caelan Stokkermans ArtsSolon, United States of AmericaAugust 2014 - Present
Caelan Stokkermans Arts is an illustrating and design company. We create concept art, album artwork, branding, apparel designs and promotional graphics.
- Internship at Nuclear Blast RecordsLondon , United KingdomJune 2016 - July 2016
Internship at major record label of the metal and alternative music genre. Learned the ins and outs of running a record label as well as had experience designing promotional graphics for the media department.
- Head Graphic Designer at LifeOver RecordsSolon, United States of AmericaJanuary 2016 - Present
Head of graphic design and part owner of startup record label LifeOver Records.
- Graphic Designer at Vicious Instinct RecordsBrisbane, AustraliaJanuary 2013 - Present
Promotional media designer for brutal death metal label Vicious Instinct Records. Includes promotional designs, album layout design and illustration for VI signed bands.