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Bio
Gary Whitten has spent his entire professional career in visual marketing communications,
with over 25 years of progressive experience in all facets of Art Direction, Graphic Design,
Illustration, Product Photography/Photo Retouching and Production for Print Advertising.
Clients have included some of the most high profile companies in Phoenix & nationwide.
His specific experience includes: 10 yrs as an Art Director, 2 years in Engineering Publications
and 11 years as a freelance Technical Illustrator, Photo Retoucher & Graphic Designer.
Gary's experience with photography started in high school in Journalism class & Yearbook.
He set up his own photography darkroom while taking photography classes in college.
He has had a special focus on table-top product photography, photo retouch & digital image
enhancement throughout his career.
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Voicemail & Text messages: 602-576-5260
Albuquerque, NM
Education
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Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Art / Graphic Design with a special emphasis in technical/scientific illustration and a minor in mechanical drafting.
Paradise Valley Community College
Two additional years of post-graduate studies in Desktop Publishing, Computer Graphics, Business, Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
Honors & Awards
• Two - Addy Awards for Illustration - 1981
• 2nd Place - Airbrush Digest Magazine- 1983
• 2nd Place - New Mexico State Fair - Wildlife Art-1984
• Artist Selected for First Make-A-Wish Fanatasy Gala Poster - 1985
• First Place AZ State Fair Poster Competition-1986
• Artist Selected for Phoenix Zoo -Wildest Club in Town Poster - 1989
• Graphic Designer selected to create the Six Flags Amusement Park (Agawam, MA) 45 Year Anniversary in 2006 & the Summer Kickoff Campaigns for 2007 billboards, light-pole banners, posters and in- park signage designed for large format printing vendors up to 50 ft.
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