Walter Hamilton is a native of Akron, Ohio and relocated to Tampa, Florida in 2003 with his beautiful wife and two rambunctious boys. As a small boy, Walter started drawing cartoon characters out of the Sunday funny pages. His mother noticed his skills and entered him into an art class at the Akron Art Institute. Walter took on the challenge and after weeks of taking the class the instructor informed his mother that he was one of the best students in the class. His mother was shocked because the class was full of adults. Walter continued to draw over the years until the late 90s when he was introduced to a
Computer software called Corel Draw, which he taught himself how to use. After mastering this valuable tool, Walter received numerous requests from friends and family to create birthday cards, flyers, t-shirt designs and much more. Although he didn’t mind doing it for free, Walter decided to start a small business called N.E.O. Graphic Design. Walter’s drive and determination helped him build a thriving freelance business that lasted until he moved to Florida. When in Florida, Walter worked for a leading newspaper, where he became that go to guy when things needed to get done.
After years of working unfulfilling jobs that offered no chance for advancement, Walter realized that he would not reach his full potential as a designer until he received a degree. Walter began taking classes at the International Academy of Design and Technology. Since, he has received several accommodations including acknowledgements for making the President’s and the Dean’s list, which requires keeping a 4.0 GPA.
Recently Walter and three other students from the Academy developed a full Graphic Design and Marketing company called ADworks Design & Marketing Concepts where he acts as Creative Director. Walter is an ambitious person who believes that with careful planning and drive you can do and be anything that you want.
Send me an email at w.hamilton@envy.artistikmagazine.com or just leave a comment/critique below and I’ll be sure to get back to you!
October 11th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Big Walt, man the piece you presented yesterday as a project you were requested to do was amazing. I enjoyed how you put together suck a great concept.The hands of the person on the bottom is a clear example of hard work, some one who brought with him the culture of rolling tabacco the long fingers, the dirt oh the nails, now i was looking to the smoke and the first image you put of Mr Yvor them the factory and the streets of Yvor is a great way to show your concept, and how you think man.
October 11th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hey Walt! I can tell from looking at your piece that alot of time and thought went into that work. As someone with some education in Graphic Design i can tell you that all these people trying to break this down into a “Layout” for some magazine or ad are looking at it the wrong way, this transcends that and belongs on display in a gallery.
T. Brokaw
Rootstown OH
October 11th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Walt, confidence is definitely a strong point for you and its a great attribute.
As far as your piece goes, I think the colors are appropriate and very vibrant and the piece definitely pops out. I can see the concept that you were going with, the judges however did not feel that the way you explained it to them that it matched. Next time definitely fine tune the concept on your presentation and you will no doubt be top 3 or even audience’s pick as well.
The balance is a little bit off and the gangster guy int he back is walking that fine line between looking like its there and not there. A good quote is “You either do or you don’t” and thats what I think when i see that aspect of the piece.
Overall very very nice definetly one of my favorites for this week. Keep up the good work
October 11th, 2008 at 10:20 am
very good work wish you all the luck in the world.
October 11th, 2008 at 9:47 am
good job dad you did good and good luck on the 25th
October 11th, 2008 at 9:12 am
good work and I wish you good luck