PROFESSIONAL ILLUSTRATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
erics@fullblownkink.com for complete resume
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
Innovative, creative, and enthusiastic professional with the ability to manage multiple projects and time lines; proactive work ethic and creative sense-always considering new, yet cost effective ways to creatively solve marketing and communication needs; sense of professionalism with keen eye for detail; ability to work well in a team environment.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Vulkira: Conceived, designed, limited edition vinyl toy funded with Kickstarter. Produced by Unbox Industries
- Co-created award-winning children’s book series “Extreme Monsters” for Brighter Minds Media
- Screen print work featured in internationally published book, “Burlesque Poster Design”
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Full Blown Ink (Self)
Owner-Operator
Dec. 95 – Present
Balkamp/Genuine Parts Company
Graphic Designer
Sept 14 – Present
International Tattoo Art Magazine
Art Director
AUG 05 – July 12
EARLIER CAREER:
Brighter Minds Media 5/04 – 8/06,Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Kreber 5/03 – 1/04, Senior Designer
Learning Horizons 7/01 – 4/03, Project Manager/Graphic Designer
Famous Fraternity Sportswear 1/96 – 4/07, Illustrator/Production Artist
FREELANCE CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Limited Brands
American Greetings
Frank Kozik
PUBLISHED WORK:
International Tattoo Art – Mavety Media, Inc
Art Director
Extreme Monsters – Penny Candy Press
Co-created and illustrated a line of children’s book sold in retail market.
Burlesque Poster Design – Korero Books
My work is featured along side the works of some of the hottest contemporary poster artists.
Gigposters.com Coloring books Vol. 1-3
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS:
Five Years FOE
FOE Gallery, Northampton
Figure 8
FOE Gallery, Northampton
Invasion Ohio Valley!
Ultra Pop! Gallery, Louisville
Fear of the Dark – A Halloween Group Art Show
Ultra Pop! Gallery, Louisville
Toys in the Attic
Gallery 122, Minneapolis
Toys
Artbox Gallery, Indianapolis
Gallery 924, Indianapolis
Visual Fringe
Dean Johnson Gallery, Indianapolis
Pop Rocked: Gig poster Explosion
Elbo’s, Dayton
Funny Club Show
International, Traveling Exhibit