Ideas...the Creative.

Where does it come from?

Most of us have stared at a blank sheet of paper. Or have stared off into space desperately hoping that a more determined stare would reveal a great idea.

The creative process, in one sense, is a formula: Part, science; part, art. Ocassionally, capturing the Art can be exasperating: Good creative in its formative stage is vaporous…light...elusive. The challenge is knowing when, and with what measure, to mix other ideas with the first spark; and, subsequently, how to shape it.

Got an Idea? If not, no problem.

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Portfolio

W3.CSS - HTML5 / CSS3 - ADMIN - SSL

TATLOW & RAWLINGS - Apostles of Paine
Tatlow & Rawlings spawned the "Common Sense Movement" to reclaim the American republic.

I originated the concept, produced all creative and graphics, wrote most of the copy and coded website using the W3.CSS framework, HTML5, CSS3 and some Javascript.

Tatlow and Rawlings

Created the Riddleworks site using a Wordpress Theme.
RiddleWorks

International Tours

Worked for the Artistic Producer on numerous touring Broadway productions. In 2017, I worked with him on CHICAGO. Our stop in the tour was at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, December 18 - 23, 2017.

Based on CHICAGO's branding guide, I produced all the print/digital/online marketing collateral as well developing a web site, social media and web admin duties too. In 2016, I worked on Blue Man Group and MAMMA MIA for the same Artistic Producer.

We kick off the new year with the 4-time Tony Award Winning, The King and I. Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC January 2 - 6, 2019.

Broadway in Victoria

Branding - Print / Online

SPREZZATURA - Life Deliciously Absurd
The concept for this production is based on a long-running, highly successful show in Europe: Five-star dining, theatre and cirque all staged within a vintage Spiegeltent.

I was responsible for establishing the overall design aesthetic and creating a name for this show (SPREZZATURA: Life Deliciously Absurd) which was to premiere in Canada. Created a promotional package for investors. The package included a magazine, promotional video and temporary website.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Created a series of promotional pieces for the UNDP. Strict adherence to their Identity Manual.

Ad Agency Storyboards

Young & Rubicam was hired to help boost tourism in Prince Edward Island. Y&R contracted me to do the storyboards. I was given the copywriting, most of what is seen here. However, I did have the creative freedom to illustrate/compose the cells as I saw fit: Added a few lines of copy too.

My illustrative background includes commercial illustration, concept sketches, cartoons and a book for kids.

Marketing Collateral

Can one make incredibly gorgeous British Columbia even more gorgeous? It is possible if you cruise the Pacific Northwest on an 86-foot custom built yacht like Amnesia IV.

I created and wrote a range of print/digital collateral to market Amnesia IV for charter. Eventually became friends with the owner (A stowaway is still classified as a friend, right?). Knew every inch of this vessel, both sober and smashed. Beautiful no matter your state of consciousness.

Photoshoot Image Editing

Me and one other person processed hundreds of images of a Photoshoot. The photos were part of a presentation for longstanding client, Boston Pizza. The photo archive had a couple dozen different uniforms, and mulitple variations for most of those uniforms. We performed post-production on raw images on models. Colour changed the garments, as required, after processing. Provided mock-ups and created presentation boards.

CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL CONSULTANT on Large Scale Fine Art Commission
The finished installation was a large format translucent print 87-feet wide by 15-feet high. This translucent print was then applied to a floor-to-ceiling window. The large scale file - highly complex overlapping layers of illustrations, images, photos and filters - was edited, assembled and output in Photoshop.