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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