Artist Bio Mike Stockton's Portfolio
	Having lived in Charlotte NC for the past 13 years.  I have been working freelance for the past five years designing print work and web sites.     When I was 12, I studied under an internationally renowned Russian painter/illustrator, and shortly there after started my first real design job, working part time for an advertising agency.  This led to study at the University of Heidelberg in Germany with complementary studies at Virginia Western College.     Working with some of the best designers, advertising and marketing people through the years has sharpened my talents. I have won numerous local, regional and national awards and being the owner of a Design Studio has enhanced my over-all understanding of the Commercial Advertising Business.     My creative talents and experience have resulted in a variety of positions in the advertising and marketing fields, including AE, Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, Production Artist, Illustrator, Photographer and stylist of photography    I am conversant in numerous Macintosh and PC programs, including QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, Typestyler, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe FreeHand, Animation, 3D, Netscape Composer and Microsoft Front Page. Knowledge of various software packages allows me to work quickly and efficiently, producing state-of-the-art designs.    I have worked with a variety of agencies both as an independent designer and in a team setting.  In all my work I approach each project with a spirit of enthusiasm and quality. My experience in all types of media will prove to be beneficial to your company.     I look forward to the opportunity to discuss personally how I can help your organization.