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- 2. Hello, My nameis Melvin a.k.a. “Khamel” and I’m a freelance artist and designer from Manson, NC.This is a showcase for some of my best design work, and also my introduc- tion. So, let’s get that introduction out of the way first... Background I’ve been doing artwork all my life and personal web design work for 10+ years. I was initially self-taught, then later enrolled in Westwood Col- lege where I am currently earning my Bachelors Degree in Web Design & Multimedia. I have a background in art, which is something I’ve been doing since the age of 4 (drawing, painting, airbrushing, designing... etc.) Software Skills • Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10 • Microsoft Office Professional Suite • Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, CS4, CS5 • 3DS Max 2010 • Adobe Illustrator CS3, CS4, CS5 • Adobe InDesign CS3, CS4, CS5 • Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, CS4, CS5 • Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, CS5 Programming Languages • HTML • XML • XHTML • CSS • PHP Some Freelance Design Work History • Built e-commerce web site for own small-business • Designed official signs and logos for local Fire Department • Designed flyers for social gatherings • Designed logos and mural imagery for tennis organization Introduction INTRODUCTION Career Goals My goals are to use the skills that I’ve attained in college and through my freelance work to continue gaining experience as an artist and web designer on projects for an estab- lished company while staying up to date in new technologies and developments in the tech world. Long term, I’d like to build on my web design skills with increased knowledge and experience from the more technical web developer side of the industry. Ultimately I’d like to work my way up to a senior position in a leading firm.
- 3. Art & Illustration This piece wasdrawn and painted digitally in Sketchbook Pro using a Cintiq 24HD Touch interactive pen display. GROWING UP NINTENDO
- 4. Art & Illustration CORSETTA This piece wasdrawn in pencil, then inked and painted digitally in ArtRage Studio Pro using a Cintiq 24HD Touch interactive pen display.
- 5. Art & Illustration This piece wassketched out on paper, then painted digitally in ArtRage Studio Pro using a Cintiq 24HD Touch interactive pen display. NATURELLE
- 6. Art & Illustration CHARGED UP This piecewas drawn in pencil, inked with technical pens then painted digitally in Adobe Photoshop using a mouse.
- 7. Art & Illustration TMNT: LEO INTHE CITY This piece was drawn in pencil, inked with technical pens then painted digitally in Adobe Photoshop using a mouse.
- 8. CommericialArt&GraphicDesign HIGH ROLLERS This commissioneddesign intended for t-shirts was done for a local car club. It fea- tures one of their vehicles painted digitally in Sketchbook Pro. To get the desired look, some effects were applied in Photoshop, where typography and other graphics were added to the design.
- 9. CommercialArt&GraphicDesign This design wasdone for a Youtube Channel Icon. The character was drawn and painted in ArtRage 4 . I added the typography, background and other graphics in Photoshop. KML KREATIVE ICON
- 10. CommercialArt&GraphicDesign DEQOR MASKS This imagewas created in Adobe Photoshop to be a print magazine ad for DeQor Masks, a custom mask manufacturer. Reflective surface and smoke were added to give a mystic effect and add atmosphere.
- 11. CommercialArt&GraphicDesign These are mock-upmarketing images designed for the North Carolina Zoo. All were done in Adobe Photoshop. NORTH CAROLINA ZOO
- 12. Web-Design COUNTY LINE STATEREC AREA This Flash-based web site was designed to inform visitors of the attractions of County Line Park. The goal was to highlight its most appealing features a few different demographics including fisherman, campers, family vacationers, boat- ers and fans of the outdoors and nature. The design is dynamic with visually appealing transitions and animations. The color scheme of the graphics and images used display a consistent combination of different browns, greens and yellows found in nature. Software: Adobe Flash CS5. See the Full site at: http://www.kmlkreations.com/cline
- 13. WINDSTAR CRUISES Web-Design This isa web page designed to promote the services of a luxury cruise company Windstar Cruises.This Search Engine Optimized (SEO) page shows my ability to design web pages that have strong usability and are tailored to rank high in search engine results. Software: Adobe Dreamweaver & Adobe Photoshop See the Full Site at: http://www.kmlkreations.com/windstar
- 14. Web-Design VISITING BILTMORE The inspirationfor the theme of this website was literally a personal visit to the Bilt- more Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The goal was to provide an enticing taste of some of the sights and experiences offered at this popular tourist attraction. The design is meant to give a very majestic high-class vibe that’s befitting the old- style architecture and imagery. Stylish serif fonts help compliment this theme. See the full site at: http://www.kmlkreations.com/bmore
- 15. GRANDFATHER MT. These photoswere taken at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. Photography
- 16. Photography CROSS IN THENIGHT SKY This photo was taken with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. • Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec. • Aperture: f/4.5 • ISO: 400
- 17. STRAWBERRIES Photography These photos weretaken in-studio with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. • Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec. • Aperture: f/2.8 • ISO: 400 • Lighting: 2 CFL Lights, 15W & 30W
- 18. Photography JAMAICA SUNSET This photowas taken at the Gran Bahia Principe resort in Jamaica with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. • Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec. • Aperture: f/4
- 19. LOVIN’ THE BALCONYVIEW Photography This photo was taken at the Gran Bahia Principe resort in Jamaica with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. - Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec. - Aperture: f/3.2 - ISO: 160 - Lighting: Natural
- 20. © 2015 KMLDesign, Inc. To inquire about hiring Melvin for a project, or to send a question or comment, use this email address: melvinbullock@kmlkreations.com