Throughout my life, I have passionately pursued the arts as a hobbyist, delving into various forms of media such as photography, music, and graphic design. Although I never received formal training, I seized every opportunity to enhance my skills by sneaking into nighttime classes focused on commercial art. In the pre-digital era, I poured my creativity into hand-drawn and painted posters, ranging from playful pieces to functional designs, and even a few for professional events.
It wasn’t until 1989, during my tenure in the copier/printing industry, that I discovered the captivating realm of digital art. Armed with tools like Corel Draw and Photoshop, I embarked on a journey of creating ads and posters for personal and commercial use. Blessed with the guidance and expertise of professionals in the printing equipment industry, I eagerly honed my skills and found immense joy in this newfound passion.
Initially, my projects encompassed the usual assortment of business cards, logos, and the like. However, it was the opportunity to design my first CD cover for a local band that propelled me to take my hobby more seriously. It was in that moment that I realized my true calling lay in the realm of digital art. This realization prompted a career shift, transforming me from an office automation sales and technical expert into an amateur graphic designer.
Over the past 15 years, I have delved into a myriad of graphic design projects, ranging from corporate identities to website designs. More recently, I have merged my love for graphic design with my passion for photography, creating captivating compositions that merge the two art forms seamlessly.
Typography has long fascinated me, and it is my profound interest in fonts, styles, and typesetting that has drawn me deeper into the world of poster design, spanning from vintage aesthetics to cutting-edge modernism.
I invite you to explore and enjoy my work, and should you find resonance with my creations, I humbly ask for your support by acquiring some of my designs. Together, we can embark on a journey of artistic inspiration, merging the realms of graphic design and photography to create something truly remarkable.
-George Whiteside