Gimme a Job

vigilance roll-call
Originally uploaded by the layoutist.

I was going through the materials of my career up 'til now to create a portfolio. It was at this point that I realized I have done some pretty neat stuff (with a little help from my friends of course). I ain't no goddamn son-of-a-bitch.

The main thing that was hitting me was my re-visitation to the old newsie stomping ground of Vigilance. It was a local, free, independent paper in the North Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. I learned a lot there, including how to use digital layout programs.

I had been making fake flyers (for bands or movies that didn't exist) and things like that since I was in junior-high with the use of photocopiers and magazines. So this was kind of my passion from early years.

I also took great interest in photo class when I got to high-school, specifically where it applied to the dark-room. Playing with over-lays and juxtaposition was really intriguing.

I guess what I'm saying is: if you are an employer, click on the picture above. Look at that site and then give me a job. Consider this a cover letter and that offering a resume.

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