I have been in the professional design, illustration and photography business for over 35 years. I initially started my career training to be an architectural technician but was eventually sidelined and offered a place at College studying Graphic Design, much to my great delight. Four years later I would enter the design profession working freelance and full time for many advertising and design studios throughout the Glasgow area. In time I was offered the opportunity to manage a new design studio in one of Glasgow's finest colour printers. Over the next 10 years, I would be involved in the transition from traditional design via the drawing table to a fully equipped digital studio where Apple Macs and digital software like Photoshop where changing the Design Industry. I would also find the time to start my own photography business which would assist in generating more varied work for both the Studio and myself.
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All good things come to an end, and although there is never a right time, I always had a long-term plan to eventually run my own company. When I left after 10 years and set up my own company my workload was initially much the same as before, but over time I decided to concentrate more on my first love, Illustration, and photography. There would be many stressful years ahead as I established myself but slowly and surely I managed to build up a large portfolio of work in this area which is now represented by some of the finest Stock Agencies both home and abroad. I have been published worldwide with work appearing in magazines and on the book covers of some of the worlds biggest authors.
It's a long time since I started in this crazy profession and even now it remains to be seen where things will lead. Book covers, stock photography and illustration remain my biggest commitment. Although with every email comes new challenges and opportunities. Through all the ups and downs I still maintain my enthusiasm for all the creative challenges that life can throw at me. I have never considered this a job more a lifestyle and long may it continue. |
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