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Thanks for the references Phil, Mike R and Mike S! I'm glad you were all proud enough of the projects we worked on together that you can pass my name along with confidence to others. I appreciate it! It makes the constant All-nighters after my full-time design job and taking care of my family worthwhile. Yes, I do this part time and I bust my a$$ to get projects done as fast as I can because I, like many people, hate to wait for things. If there's one thing I can't stand, it's being the one holding up a project. It's a good thing I'm an insomniac....it's very convenient. LOL

Brian, I remember our phone conversation over a year and a half ago where you made it clear to me that you have a bad taste in your mouth left by one of the designers that does this "part-time", but why paint with such a broad brush by discounting everyone in that status? It's unfortunate that the project didn't work out but I've heard both sides of your story and you're leaving out quite a bit.

In addition, if I recall correctly, I've noticed your lasting negative sentiment towards almost anyone other than Thom Taylor (an idol of mine) that is used by someone. I'm glad you are very happy with Thom's work, that's what it's all about. However, I take offense to you to criticizing other's preferences on artists/designers without any experience with any of them other than the one that wasn't a good fit for you. That's like directly criticizing someone's taste in food or music.

BTW...I know what the "established" designers charge and I know the amount of time it takes to create their masterpieces. By using computers (which many don't use) I can make a fully revisable rendering in slightly more time for usually less money. And I'm talking about "designed" modifications not just a wheel and color change. It all depends on what you want to spend, I can work to a budget using multiple methods and medium.

To your credit you have mentioned the point correctly that there are "Artists/Illustrators" and there are "Designers". That is true. In fact, I would categorize many of the full-time guys in the former and many of the part-timers in the latter.

Yes, some of us, including myself, have formal design training, be it Graphic or Industrial Design. I happen to design products for multi-million dollar companies during the day so I think there's something to be said for experience that can easily be translated into something I have an immense passion for. And, due to the opportunities provided by many of the members of this forum and others that have seen my work, I will be going full-time shortly. This will allow me to get to more projects faster.

Again, I cannot thank those who recommended me enough and I look forward to future opportunities to help you out.

John, the best advice I can give you is to look at all the artist's portfolios, pick the styles you like and give any of us a call for a quote. Everyone I know that is is a member here and Lat-g.net are great guys with incredible talent, I'm proud to call them friends rather than competitors. I've never hesitated to send work towards others that I felt were a better fit for a project/client. Good luck in your search!