Hi, my name is Dylan. Music is my jam, toast is my bread and butter and earl grey is my cup of tea, but my heart belongs with art.
Born and raised in Florida, I am a late-millennial, 90s kid with an instinctive passion for art that has never waned. Although I am cautious by nature, I obsess over my goals and have never let anything obstruct my childhood dream of becoming a designer.
Growing up, I've taught myself animation, game programming, photography, design, guitar and piano along with many other skills. Despite dividing my time between so many endeavors, I've managed to maintain top priority in the visual arts. By the time I was 14, I won a film competition with a digital animation. I went on to graduate early from USF St Pete with a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History.
I am currently an Art Director at Paradise Advertising in St. Petersburg Florida. In my free time, I like to read, learn, and play music. I am friendly and care very much for the people in my life, so if you ever want to meet, drink tea, talk culture, or jam some music, feel free to say hi.
Awards
HSMAI - Adrian Awards 2019
Gold – Paradise Coast - Post Hurricane Messaging
Gold – Mote Sea Debris Print Ads
Gold – Mote Sea Debris Online Video
Silver – Visit Savannah “This isn’t ordinary.”
Silver – Navarre Beach Visitor Guide
Addy Awards 2019
Local Gold – Paradise Adv Self Promo - Holiday Blues
Local Gold – Visit Savannah “This isn’t ordinary.”
Visit Florida Flagler Awards 2018 with Paradise Adv
Henry (Gold) - Tourism Advocacy
Twelve Years - USF Alumni Show 2018
Best Artist in Show - Voted by Jury
HSMAI - Adrian Awards 2018 with Paradise Adv
Gold – Vacationauts Press Kit
Gold – Vacationauts Multi-Media Campaign
Gold – Vacationauts Email Series
Addy Awards 2017 with Paradise Adv
National Silver – Vacationauts Press Kit
Regional Gold – Vacationauts Campaign
Local Best of Show – Vacationauts Campaign
Flagler Awards 2017 with Paradise Adv
Bronze – Vacationauts PR Guide
Skills
Print Design
Web Design
Advertising
Branding
Animation
Motion Graphics
Typography
Illustration
Photography
Photo Retouching
Email Marketing
HTML5 Programming
Recent Exhibition
Twelve Years, a USF Alumni show at Studio 620 in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 29, 2018. The jury voted my work as the best of show.