About Me

I have always enjoyed creating beautiful things. And I have always been very interested in computers. Those two things meshed once I discovered that I could create beautiful things using a computer! It is really only in the past 10 years that computer software has become sophisticated enough to create truly beautiful things, so I feel that obtaining more skills in this area is a field with a lot of potential. 

Graphics Design itself as an art is really only about 50 years old as well, differentiated from strictly art (painting, drawing etc.) for display purposes. Graphics Design is art with a function of communication, essentially. It is intended to communicate something to somebody, usually for commercial purposes, not just for aesthetic appreciation. However, aesthetics do have a lot to do with it...for example would you rather buy something from an ugly, unappealing website presentation or from a beautiful, aesthetic website presentation?? Obviously, more of the item will sell from the beautiful presentation and that company will have a better public reputation! Thus having well-executed graphic design work is of importance to CEOs, managers, salespersons, advertising executives, and all parts of the company. Promotion which sells the company's products or services is much better than that which is ignored... One third of advertising is the message, two-thirds is having it presented so that it is read! If you're going to spend money on advertising, it is best to ensure that your graphics design of that advertising is of proportionate quality. 

I continue to develop my skills by "figuring out how" to do things I think of and coming up with techniques to accomplish my creative ideas, and by upgrading my skills with formal study, especially in the area of software programs. I have recently completed a Graphics Design course from Red River College. I use Dreamweaver primarily now and can insert other Java/Javascript content, Flash/Powerpoint animations etc. I use Photoshop primarily for image editing. For desktop publishing I usually use MS Publisher or Photoshop. This is my own business and I work from home mainly, so you will be dealing with me directly and I will be personally responsible for your project. I am also bilingual English/French, so can do materials in either language.

Clients are by no means limited to being in my geographical area and may be from anywhere in North America, thanks to the Internet.. we can email, phone or online chat and exchange files for our meetings and consultations, for approval of the project and for presentation of the final product. All websites/layouts are also provided in a saved format, whether transferred by email so you can save it or a CD sent to you with the final site or layout on it so you have a backup copy.

All pricing on website is in Canadian dollars - US clients are welcome and you will find that Canadian pricing can save you some money! 

As a note, I do NOT do websites or work of a pornographic or illegal nature, period. I reserve the right to decline work to which I morally object.