Art by Mike Swaim

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Published Illustrated Books
Children's Books
Medical Books
Dental Books
Works Fast
No Job too Big
Cartoonist for 30 Years
People Portraits
Animal Portraits
Graphic Design
Username: toonfactory
Minimum Hourly Rate: $35/hr
Location: United States, GA, Norcross

Summary

I have been drawing Cartoons all my life, mostly for personal enjoyment, sometimes luckily for pay. I am now aiming to be a successful and well known Artist. I have been published many times as a Children's Book Illustrator, Editorial Cartoonist and Graphic Illustrator. I have many years of experience. I am willing to work within deadline and budgetary restrictions. I am a Complete Perfectionist when it comes to what I love to do most and I think it will show in the finished product. I am just waiting for someone to give me the big break that I need and when that happens, you will not be disappointed by what I have to offer you. I paint Acrylics too!

Experience

Skills

Self-rated
Tested More Info
Elance Admission Test
Passed
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Adobe Flash CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe InDesign CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Premiere

Employment

Abacus Law
2009-Present - Illustrator/Cartoonist
Jan Britland (Author)
2009-Present - Illustrator/Cartoonist
RX Humor (Dr. Neil Shulman)
1997-Present - Illustrator/Cartoonist
Dr. Neil Shulman who wrote the book"Doc Hollywood" which was made into a movie, has presented me with many opportunities for Illustrating and Cartooning. He has many contacts with which he has connected me with in which I have done Medical books to Children's Books, etc...
Mobile Media Enterprises (Bob Lewis)
2008-Present - Illustrator/Cartoonist
They offer to me many Illustrating Freelance work jobs for Advertising and Charity work.
Giggle Med (Dr. Edmund Tori)
2009-Present - Illustrator/ Graphic Designer
I have really enjoyed being an Illustrator & Graphic Designer for this company. Dr. Tori always pushes me to strive for the better.
Marian Clish (Author)
2008-Present - Illustrator/Cartoonist
I am currently her only Children's Book Illustrator!
Art by Mike Swaim
2009-Present - Owner/Artist
I am now currently doing my Artwork full time! I Illustrate, Cartoon, do Graphic Design work and Paint Acrylics!

About Me

Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 1980
Number of Employees: 1
I am an individual who is seeking to make it fulltime in the Cartoon Illustration world. I am willing to branch out into other areas when required or necessary. Not a company as of yet, but trying to get Incorporated as we speak! Give me the opportunity to draw for you.....you won't be sorry.

Payment Terms

I am negotiable on all projects regarding my fees. My turnaround time is within a week to two weeks. I have many happy customers and great references with tremendous feedback from all.

Detailed Service Description

I have Illustrated several Medical Books written by Dr. Neil Shulman. I have done work as an Editorial Cartoonist for The Acturarial Digest for 22 years and The Story Book/Community Review for 11 years. I have done 4 Children's Books for Chad Foster and Suzanne Smith which all have been published. An Accounting book for accountant Jay Starkman. I have done several Story boards for many diffent authors. Invitations for the Mayor of Avondale Estates Atlanta, Georgia. I have won 2 Impact Awards from Georgia State for Excellance in Editorial Cartooning. I have done many Dog Portraits and Business Portraits for Customers as well.

Credentials

Certifications
New Horizons Computer Learning Center (Adrienne Pi, Adobe Illustrator CS3
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Coputer Learning Center, Microsoft Excel; Power Point; Word; Outlook
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Adobe Photoshop CS3
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Adobe InDesign CS3
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Computer learning Center, Adobe Flash CS3
Awarded: 2008
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Adobe Acrobat
Awarded: 2008
References
Edmund Tori - Personal Reference - 2009
Giggle Med, Author
I have illustrated pictures for his books.
Education
Georgia State University, Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Graphic Design
1979 - 1984
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