Available to hire
I specialize in sequential art, storytelling and multiple image projects, such as children’s books, comic books, coloring books, storyboards, presentation images, character creation and design, and more. To date I have illustrated 20 children’s books, most of which are available on Amazon.com (just type my name into the search bar) and my children’s books portfolio can be found here- Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup To see further samples, you can also visit my commercial illustration site- arvtoon.com, and my Graphic Design and Illustration site at- arvtooncreative.com. I also self-publish my own line of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperback which can be found here- sureshotcomics.com. I offer more than 30 years of professional illustration experience
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Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator at TOM ARVIS CARTOONS & ILLUSTRATIONS
January 1, 1989 - PresentProviding professional freelance graphic design, illustration and production services to clients, with projects ranging from editorial and promotional materials to branding and collateral for major clients such as The Washington Post, Marriott Corp., STORES Magazine, 7-Eleven, and Alexandria Hospital.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Planet Cotton, Inc. (Souvenir Design)
November 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist for catalogs, souvenir t-shirts, textile and novelty products.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Writer, Separator and Production Artist at API, INC. (Advertising, Premiums & Incentives)
May 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Writer, Separator and Production Artist for t-shirt, textile and novelty products in a full-time role.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at NIGHTMARE GRAPHICS, INC.
August 1, 1998 - October 2, 2025Souvenir t-shirts and novelty products; permanent, part-time position.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at NIGHTMARE GRAPHICS, INC.
April 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025Souvenir t-shirts and novelty products; continued in a second period.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator and Production Artist & Assistant at GWP, INC. (Apartment Showcases)
October 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025Assisted on an 800-page monthly real estate catalog; part-time position.
Art Director/Designer, Illustrator and Production Artist at THE ADAMS GROUP, INC. (Ad Agency)
December 31, 1989 - October 2, 2025Recruitment Advertising, including video direction.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at Planet Cotton, Inc.
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015Catalogs, souvenir t-shirt, textile and novelty products. Full-time (contract position).
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Writer, Separator and Production Artist at API, Inc.
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015Graphic design, illustration and production for t-shirts, textile and novelty products. Full-time position.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at Nightmare Graphics, Inc.
March 1, 1996 - August 1, 1998Souvenir t-shirt and novelty products. Permanent, part-time position.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at Nightmare Graphics, Inc.
October 1, 2003 - April 1, 2010Souvenir t-shirt and novelty products. Permanent, part-time position.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator and Production Artist at GWP, Inc. (Apartment Showcase)
July 1, 2003 - October 1, 2003Graphic Designer/Illustrator and Production Artist; Assistant on 800-page monthly real estate catalog.
Art Director/Designer, Illustrator and Production Artist at The Adams Group, Inc.
October 1, 1985 - December 1, 1989Recruitment Advertising, including video direction.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Separator and Production Artist at PLANET COTTON, INC. (Souvenir Design)
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015Graphic design for catalogs, souvenir t-shirts, textile and novelty products. Full-time May 2015 to Nov 2015 (contract position).
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Writer, Separator and Production Artist at API, INC. (Advertising, Premiums & Incentives)
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015Graphic design, writer, separator and production artist for t-shirts, textiles and novelty products. Full-time Aug 2010 to May 2015.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator & Assistant at GWP, INC. (Apartment Showcases)
July 1, 2003 - October 1, 2003Graphic design/illustration and production on an 800-page monthly real estate catalog; part-time Jul 2003 to Oct 2003.
Art Director/Designer, Illustrator and Production Artist at THE ADAMS GROUP, INC. (Ad Agency)
October 1, 1985 - December 1, 1989Recruitment advertising, including video direction. Full-time Oct 1985 to Dec 1989 (went freelance).
Designer at Tom Arvis Design & Illustration
January 1, 2000 - PresentProviding creative solutions in design and illustration for a variety of clients including major publications and companies. My expertise spans desktop design, publishing, and branding, ensuring high-quality visuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Arts/Journalism at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Bachelor of Science at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts/Journalism at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Arts/Journalism at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025Bachelor of Science Degree at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Education, Real Estate & Construction
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