Craig Thomas is a self-employed graphic artist from Nacogdoches, Texas who has owned his own map design business since 1987. He has 20 years of experience in graphic design, production, and screen printing for various companies. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University.

1. Craig Thomas
240 CR 5024
Nacogdoches, Texas 75964
Phone # 936-585-3755 cappythomas425@aol.com
Professional Experience
2013-Current Self-Employed – Cappy’s Maps
Recently sold ads, designed and distributed 10,000 Nacogdoches, Texas
Commemorative Cartoon Maps. These are highly detailed, 24”x36”, 4 color
process posters that represent the city in a fun way and highlights area businesses.
I am currently in the process of finishing the artwork for maps in Lufkin, Texas.
2004-2013 Production/Graphic Artist – Printers Edge; Warren, OH
Responsible for producing ready-to-print screens for customers in the screen
printing industry, including large screens for industrial applications. Served also
as a tech-consultant/troubleshooter for industrial screen printing operations. With
the creation of UC Graphics, a division of Printer’s Edge, designed and produced
graphics for large-format printing applications such as POP displays, signs and
vehicle wraps. Also produced color separations for screen printing and product
images for the company website.
2003-2004 Graduate Assistant - Arts Information Center, SFASU
Produced eye-catching printed promotional materials, including mail-outs and
posters, for The University’s Fine Arts and Guest Artists series. Primarily used
Illustrator and Photoshop software.
1991-2002 Co-Owner and Art Director - H.O.Tees & Graphics, screen-printing
company in Nacogdoches, Texas. Created and supervised all artwork necessary
for silk-screening t-shirts, caps, cups and other promotional items.
1989-1991 Art Director for University Sportswear, Inc.
This company had its home office in Nacogdoches and branch locations in
Austin, San Marcos and New Braunfels, Texas. Primarily responsible for
producing and overseeing all artwork necessary for the company’s screen-
printing division.
1987-1989 Owner and Production Artist of Cartoon Map Company
Sold ads, created artwork and distributed 20,000 full-color cartoon map posters of
Nacogdoches and Lufkin, Texas.

2. 1985-1986 Artist/Salesperson-Map International; Nacogdoches, TX
1983-1985 Commercial Artist-John S. Wyatt Printing Co. Nacogdoches, TX
1981-1983 Commercial Artist-Lufkin Printing Co.; Lufkin, TX
Education
1977 Graduated Nacogdoches High School
1982 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University
2003 Master of Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University
Activities & Interests
Sailing, fishing, rock-climbing and golf. Volunteer crewmember of the tallship
ELISSA from 1994-2002. Elissa is a restored 19th century square-rigger
docked at the Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston, Texas. Volunteer
crewmembers serve as the U.S. Coast Guard approved sailing crew for her
annual Sea Trials each Spring. My experiences aboard ELISSA were the
inspiration for my 2003 Master of Arts exhibition; Constant Bearing,
Diminishing Distance.
References:
Piero Fenci, Professor of Art - Stephen F. Austin State University
936-468-4495, pfenci@sfasu.edu
George Rogers, Owner – Printer’s Edge and UC Graphics, Warren, OH
800-467-3343, george@printersedge.com
Nick Latiano, V.P. – Printer’s Edge, Warren OH
800-467-3343, nick@printersedge.com
Digital portfolio available upon request.