Graphic Design • Illustration • Advertising
”There are three responses to a piece of design - yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” ~Milton Glaser, graphic designer
“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” ~Chuck Close, artist
Branding is what gets you or your company noticed in a hurry! If you need to create a name for your company, I can complete that task for you. If you want an easily recognizable and unforgettable logo with support materials, I will create those as well. Let me help you stand out among your toughest competitors!
Logo Design
Name a graphic design or advertising project; I’ve probably created one like it! Click the link below to view the wide range of projects and subjects that I specialize in.
Graphic Design/Advertising
I use Photoshop and Illustrator. These illustrations can be integrated into graphic design, advertising projects, editorial illustrations, black-and-white photo colorization, photograph manipulation, and photo collages.
Specialized Computer Illustration
I create these illustrations in a wide array of styles. The subject and where you want it used is up to you. Posters, commissioned portraits, advertising, T-shirts, editorial art, and any other visual format that you require.
Fine Art/Illustration
Note: If you are on a Desktop or Laptop computer, click the sample art in order to enlarge and isolate it for better viewing!
“When God gifts you a talent, explore it, and utilize it. Use it or lose it!” ~Kelly Reed, me
Hello! I am Kelly Reed. LET ME CREATE SOMETHING FOR YOU! Having worked in the dynamic and ever-changing fields of advertising, graphic design, illustration, copywriting, and television commercial production for 40 years, I have amassed a wealth of experience. I have been employed by both small and large advertising agencies. I have co-owned two advertising and graphic design studios. My continued understanding of this business has been acquired through hands-on learning and keen observation of changing visual trends in graphics and illustration.
Stuff! THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ME.
Education: BFA with emphasis on Graphic Design
Design Tools: InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator
Favorite things to Create: Brand Identity (Logos) • Posters • Book covers • Brochures • Signs • Editorial art
Designer & Illustrators I enjoy: Jack Unruh, Milton Glaser, Herb Lubalin, Matt Mahurin, Paula Scher, Chuck Close and C.F. Payne
My computer of choice: iMac
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