What do I DO?
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Well, to be perfectly honest...I do everything. Maybe that's a bit of a stretch, of course I can't do everything. But I try. Mostly it's all design-related, which translates loosely to “I like to create or do things that make me happy”. Sometimes I consider myself the luckiest guy in the world. Not that luck really had all that much to do with the way things have turned out. Hmm...isn't it funny how an opening paragraph can contain so little information on the subject matter, yet still be interesting enough to read? : )

Okay, back to the “What” topic. What I do for a living is all based on design. I refer to myself as a Designer rather than limiting myself to using titles such as Artist, Illustrator, etc, due to the fact that I tend to do much more than what an Artist or Illustrator does. Producing end products from raw materials would sum it up best I guess. Idea Gardener. Sounds funny, and feels a little 1960's, but that would really describe what I do. Makes “crop marks” take on a whole new meaning. Alright, I never claimed to be a comedian. Go easy on me.

Work:"Things I Do & Did"
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I'll keep this part brief to control my rambling which has become a great way of creating “grey space” in my bio. From paperboy to Designer (Idea Farmer), what were the stops along the way? I could give myself some grandiose titles for the jobs I've had (kind of like the ones you see in your friends résumé, where they have changed “Crosswalk Guard” to “Ground Traffic Controller”) but I'll just keep it to a simple “this-is-what-I-did”. Paperboy, Warehouseman, Fire Engine Builder, Graphic Designer, Idea Garde..WAIT! ...what was that? Fire Engine Builder? Yeah, I get that a lot. But of course you know..someone has to make them. Actually it was a great job. I started out in the shop as a “Finisher” (someone who takes all the finished components and puts it all together), then as time went on, I took on more responsibilities. First Aid Attendant, Quality Control, Lead Hand, Head Electrician...then I went back to school. Quick change again huh? Well, when a gardener runs out of places to plant, where does he grow? Hmm....or I could say I needed “room to grow”. I'm really getting some mileage out of that “Idea Gardener” title aren't I?

After finishing Design School, I turned down a few offers to work for some firms and went into business with a fellow student. That lasted about a year, now he lives back East. We were not only partners, but good friends. We still are. I just answered another “What” question. What does 2 Design mean? It meant/means that there were two of us. Now I just do the work of two. (grin) The Work Of  2. So, on with the show... While working solo, I have had the pleasure of creating almost everything for every type of medium. From T-shirts to billboards, hand-sculpted models to 3D computer modeling. From initial concept to the final product. Ugh, that sounded like an advertisement. Sorry about that.

Play:"Things I Do 2"
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My play content varies as much as my work content does. I'm still very much a kid at heart. My children appreciate that. especially when they see my eyes bug out at that new video game that I want as much as they do. From Trampolines to Tetris, yup...my interests cover a broad range here too. I must say that I'm partial to 3D, first person perspective games.

Playing them on the internet against opponents from other countries is great fun. My name is Walter. I'm a Computer-Geek. Heh, had to throw that in here. You know what? That's “What”. I'm not going to develop my “Where” section yet. I've really gotten attached to the Under Construction piece. Oh, by the way, don't knock over the pylons. Harvey doesn't like that. : )