Graphic designer since before the Internet. Started with newspaper paste-up; then art director for advertising agency in Reno, NV; and now freelancer designing marketing materials, print-on-demand t-shirt art, websites, and social media graphics.
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Philadelphia Pride Flag Hex Codes
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Build Monochrome Color Palette From A Single Color
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