Aaron R. Drath

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ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN
Graphic Designer, Print, Creative Direction, Character Design, Friend


E-mail: aarondrath@yahoo.com
Phone: 415-298-8736
Location: San Francisco, CA


 



What an employer can expect ? What I want in a career ?
As a traditional and digital illustrator I am able to mix both the organic techniques of traditonal art and the digital age of technology. My way of thinking is design based and story driven. I enjoy complex subjects and paying attention to detail.

Although I have personal styles, I am able to manipulate and create different styles to fit any theme or mood. I am well deverse with different styles, I admire other artists and learn from what I see.

Inspiration, creativity, dedication, and energy these are qualities that I want in a career. Also I want to work with an employer and staff who want this as well. I want to be around positive people who strive to improve their lives and talents.

I look for opportunities that understand that creativity is something that needs to be nurtured rather than forced. Thinking outside the box sometimes requires taking a walk outside and listing to music. The mind is capable of so many amazing things and letting it breath is the first step to success.


BIO ! How I work ?

As an Illustrator, Aaron believes the pencil is mightier than the sword though the digital pen is more precise! His ability to balance traditional and digital methods allow him to tackle multiple types of work. He first studied Traditional Illustration then Digital Media where he discovered the way to combine the strengths of both mediums. He keeps his personal style, which is detail oriented while he lets his work breath with vivid colors. He chooses to constantly reach out to new ideas and styles as if it were another color added to his pallet.


Tools: Wacom Cintiq21UX
I was originally trained as a traditional artist although once my digital illustration was introduced to a Cintiq I found an open window to unlimited possibilities.

When designing or illustrating I research before a project is started. I like to look at history and I enjoy bringing back old ideas and turning them into somehting different. I normally do work in one or a few sittings because I have a difficult time letting go of a illustration till it is finished.

General Skills Software Skills Public Skills Traditional Skills

+ Digital Illustration
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+ Traditional Illustration
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+ Editorial Illustration
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+ Character Illustration
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+ Fantasy Illustration
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+ Realistic Illustration
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+ Cartoon Illustration
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+ Concept Illustration
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+ Poster Illustration
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+ Logo Identity
   FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL
+ Interface Design
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+ Web Programming
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+ Interactive Design
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+ Adobe Photoshop
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+ Adobe Illustrator
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+ After Effects
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+ Image Ready
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+ Corel Painter IX
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+ Adobe Indesign
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+ Dream Weaver
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+ Flash – Timeline
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+ Flash - Action Script
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+ CSS
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+ 3d Studio Max
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+ Final Cut Pro
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+ Sound Forge
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+ One/One client communication
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+ Telephone Communication
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+ Help/Supporting Communication
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+ E-mail/Txt Communication
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+ Idea/Conceptual/Problem Solving
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+ Personality
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+ Acrylic
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+ Water Color
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+ Ink
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+ Color Pencil
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+ B&W
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+ Charcoal
   FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL
+ Soft/Oil Pastels
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+ Mix-media
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Education      

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Illustration 2002-04
Milwaukee, Wi
College Transfered

Full Sail Real World Education
Digital Media 2004-06
Orlando, Fl
Graduated Associates Degree

Shiocton High School
Shiocton, Wi 2002
Graduated


 

FULL TIME Experience CONTRACTED Experience    

Hydra Graphic Studios
hydrastudio.com
Illustrator, Designer, Developer
Lake Mary Florida
Full-Time
Aug – Oct 2006

Crate Media
cratemedia.com
Illustrator, Designer, Developer
Florida
Contracted Remote
Oct 2006 - Current


Idea Outpost LLC
Illustrator, Designer, Creative
Neenah, Wi
Side Current


Lightmaker SF
lightmaker.com
Lead Designer, +Creative
San Francisco, Ca
Current


Short Client List
Las Vegas Press: CityLife
New York Time Out Magazine
Time Warner Cable
Comcast
Cox
Hope Positive
IBB South


Group
Sketch Motel
www.sketchmotel.com



Drawing Instructor
Color Pencil Class
Wisconsin Sum. 2004
Hobby Lobby

Poems that
Propel the Planet
By: Paul Davis

Book Illustration
Remote 2006

Origami Sushi
Web Interface
Remote 2005

 

 


Village of Shiocton
Website Interface
Remote 2005

Hydra
Hope Positive

HopePositive.com
Illustration, Interface, Animation, develope
Florida 2006

Crate Media
The Wilkas Group

Identity, Logo, Illustration
Florida 2006

Crate Media
The Wilkas Group

Web Site Interface
Florida 2006





Crate Media
Maxwell

Identity
Florida 2006

Crate Media
San Carlos Hills

Web Interface
Florida 2006



+ To request reference contact information or previous salary e-mail Aarondrath@yahoo.com