art. design. imagery.

i'm an artist obsessed with color, hand-made goods & paint.

i'm a designer that loves crafting brand identities through unique designs & killer graphics.

i'm a photographer who finds calm & beauty through the lens of a camera.

Since 2007, I've created, designed, and developed brand identity logos, graphics and websites, plus a wide variety of print materials for marketing via brochures, catalogs, posters, and multimedia presentations. I have experience in branding, advertising and campaign development, layout and publication design, digital manipulation and photo enhancement. From pixel to print.

knowledge

Thorough understanding of design principles, color theory, typography and composition and brand management.

design

Current usage and mastery of industry standard platforms and programs.

process

Able to manage mutiple projects, meet deadline oriented and communicate effectively.

imagery

Proficiency in using various camera and lighting techniques for product, studio and event photography.

experience

14 years of graphic design experience in a wide variety of medias, projects, clients and employers.

web

Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and web editing.

my work

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unique wire designs

I make uniqe, colorful wire dragonflies, charm holders and intricately woven suns and moons that sparkle in the sunlight.

decorative painting

I'm always on the hunt for old, unique or descarded furniture pieces. It feels like I give them a whole new life.

color

This is how I spent much of lockdown during COVID. There's something very calming in creating smooth color fades and gradients.

logo design

Designing a logo is really all about getting to know the business, the owners, the product and the consumers.

brochures

This brochure is one 64 different Medicare pieces that were re-branded with a new look in 2019.

event programs

I learned that Julian Bond was to be the Keynote Speaker, but had passed away several months before the dinner, so the program was designed to honor him and his work.

package design

This is one of the pieces from a re-branding freelance project. Good thing, too, my dog was getting bored of the old design.

digital banners

Digital banners are on almost every web page. These are just a few of the banners I've created for a local, family-owned store that sells high-end collectibles and diamond jewelry.

website design

I created this site for a christian-based ministry. I do monthly updating to the website's events schedule and event materials.

corporate photography

People, Places, Product

photo editing

Retouch, Color Correct, Edit

creative imagery

Composition, Color, Light

I'M SHELLEY.