This week, as we at Gate6.com move into our new fresh offices:
NEW OFFICE FLICKR SET!
We’re working remotely. My biggest challenge was to fit my work computer and monitor onto an already crowded desk at home. In true Gate6 fashion, I had a fairly killer idea and with the help of a couple of c-clamps, [...]
Remote solutions –
Tattoo after care tips -
These tattoo care best practices were taken from the advice of a client of mine: Ink Therapy Tattoo in Glendale, AZ.
It’s a great shop, check it out if you’re ever in the area.
Ink Therapy Tattoo
Tattoo Care Sheet
1. WASH HANDS before ANY of these steps.
2. Take a quick hot shower within an hour of leaving the [...]
Ink Therapy Tattoo – new work.
First, I brought in a portrait of my wife to “SpeedRacer” at Ink Therapy Tattoo in Glendale, AZ. (59th Ave and Bell in case you were wondering.)
Second he created a stencil and applied it to my left bicep:
(SpeedRacer is awesome)
Third he went to work:
Finally, four hours later he finished and I was very [...]
The Princess and the Peas.
The princess insisted 3 children and one on the way is quite enough. What a weekend this was, clouded head from the hydrocodone and frozen peas as a cushion. Thank God for basketball and speaking of….Happy Easter.
Agency vs. Corporate Marketing Gigs
After years as a multimedia developer in a corporate marketing department I recently accepted an Art Director position at a local Interactive Marketing Agency. I immediately began to recognize certain Pros and Cons between the two similar yet very different environments. Rather than elaborate in great detail I compiled the following list.
Pros of the Corporate [...]
Like a diamond in disguise. (threadless.com submission)
Go and vote if you love it – if not buy a cool shirt from threadless.
The Art Institute of Phoenix Beat the Heat Workshops
Big “Thank you!” for the invitation to speak to prospective students at the Beat the Heat Workshop last week. I had a great time and was really happy to see all those young people interested in design. I was a bit nervous but I have to thank everyone, including the students, for making me feel [...]
Reap & Sow
***UPDATE***
http://www.reapsow.com is live!
***UPDATE***
Reap & Sow (R&S) will have an unveiling soon, I thought I’d share some copy from the upcoming website (http://www.reapsow.com) for your consideration and comments. I’m very excited about this new endeavor and just couldn’t wait for the launch to share.
We reap what we sow.
The concept of planting and nurturing an idea, [...]
Flashbelt 2009 Minneapolis, MN
I’m sitting in Ike’s Restaurant just outside of my gate in Minneapolis with 3 hours to go until my flight to Phoenix. What better time to reflect on the last week than now, over a cold Stella in St. Paul.
I’ll comment quickly on Minneapolis (MPLS). What I knew from the city before I came [...]
DEMO REEL 2009
**UPDATE**
I replaced this demo reel with a colorful version of my online resume, found at 623creative.com. The demo reel was streaming a little choppy and I will readdress the compression when I have time. For now the link at the bottom of this article will take you to my old flash portfolio, which I still [...]
