Summary
I am a professional, freelance cartographic illustrator and have been since 2007. I create maps for the tabletop roleplaying game industry, covering fantasy, science fantasy and science fiction genres. I have created maps for video game strategy guide publishers, major and small tabletop roleplaying game publishers, and have become my own small publisher creating map products, map symbol sets, modules and supplements supporting the Paizo Publishing Starfinder Roleplaying and more. I am interested in expanding my presence to areas outside the tabletop roleplaying game industry.
Skills
Software proficiency
Experience
- Lead Graphic Designer/Art Director at CCP GraphicsOttawa, IL, United States of AmericaFebruary 1987 - January 1994
Lead graphic designer and Art Director for a silkscreen printing company, as large format indoor and outdoor signage for major accounts (Burger King, KFC, many others). Produced indoor/outdoor display, calendars and signage. Oversaw a single designer working together on most projects.
- Vice President, General Manager and Graphic Designer at 2me Studio Inc.Ottawa, IL, United States of AmericaApril 1994 - August 2015
Operated a small graphic design and digital print studio serving a five county area of north central Illinois providing graphic design, image editing, sign design, digital scanning, large format lamination and mounting, full color printing, color laser printing, 3D design services with a myriad of digital printers - Canon inkjet 42", Risoh Color Copier/Printer, and Dye-sublimation printers service every industry, government, commercial, forensic and individuals in a variety of unique and mainstream graphics and printing services.
- Owner/Cartographic Illustrator/Publisher at Gamer PrintshopOttawa, United States of AmericaJanuary 2009 - Present
Publisher, Project Manager, Art Director, Page Layout Lead, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Cartographer, as a one person operation publishing map products, Starfinder Roleplaying Game third party publisher, and Pathfinder Roleplaying Game third party publisher. Contracts freelance writer/game designers and illustrators in support roles with fair profit sharing.
I also operate as a professional freelance cartographer for the tabletop roleplaying game and video game strategy guide publishing companies, always look to expand into new real world markets.