I am a digital artisan that provides those in need of visual design services a broad and transferable skill set to deliver professional level work in a timely and reliable manner.
Hello! I am a curious, creative thinker and life-long learner that is not afraid to roll-up my sleeves and do what it takes. A builder by nature, I began a love for drawing and visual thinking at an early age. Combining all that with a child’s imagination set me on the path to my adult profession. To this day, when I get into that creative zone, I still feel that same freedom and excitement I did as a boy. Many artist in various mediums have fanned my creative flame throughout my life, most notability Charles Schulz. Getting to experience their individual connection to the human condition through their work is not only a great influence, but at the heart of what drives what I want to accomplish with my own work.
I am also naturally observant and curious. Beside the tradition and not-so tradition tutelage of a digital designer, I have earned a Marketing Degree from Missouri State University’s accredited College of Business. I have also studied improv comedy at The Groundling and Improv Olympics West in Los Angeles. These are two of the top such schools in the world where many stars of comedy got their start and it has brought an added way of how I think about and approach design and illustration. Ongoing learning is a big part of my core and I have a broad reading list, listen to industry related podcast and take advantage of online tutorials on services like Lynda.com to keep my skills and mind-set fresh.
I have gained experience working for various companies, both large and small, as both full-time employee well as freelance. I also have several side projects, one of which is my own children’s picture book series. Along side the books, I designed and built a website to feature them and created animated motion videos to help get a better feel for the books. All with a goal of delightful reading in using my products. You can learn more about that at LetsJustSeeBooks.com.
To view my website please visit:
www.mitchlinhardt.com
Work Terms
United States, Midwest based. Open to fixed-price and hourly rates.