The Artist
DEFAME currently works and lives in Texas, native to Missouri. Melding styles from ink masters of the 1800s and silver and bronze age comics, Defame creates explosive images of darkness with a shred of light. He has worked with notable bands and brands including: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Planet Rock, Famous Stars and Straps, Sullen, Revocation, and Creature Skateboards.
Drawing demons and mutants early as 10 years old. DEFAME started his career in the fine art realm, winning competitions, showing in galleries and participating in group shows and exhibitions.
In 2012 DEFAME embarked on his journey in design and illustration. He started his business while studying at The Art Institute of Saint Louis. Graduating at the top of his class in 2014, Defame continued his passion and began freelance work as well as creating products for his own brand.
Creating is a necessity for DEFAME, he strives to inspire as he has been inspired.
Clients
Bands
DJs
Brands
Skills & Artistic Expertise
Video
Assembling raw footage, shot by myself or from license free sources, into sequences
Importing uncut sound and synchronizing them to cut files to create harmonious segments short film or video
Fine-tuning content to ensure the sequencing and smooth running of the video
Knowledgeable in styles and techniques including design and graphic elements
Record voiceover/commentary and selecting fitting music
Design
Logos
Custom Typography & Lettering
Front-end Web Development
Social Media Platforms
Icons, Banners,
Headers, Profile Images, etc.
Merchandise
T-shirts, Posters, Album Covers, stickers, etc.
Product Design
Beer Labels, Wine Labels, Vape Oils, Etc.
Mock-up Design
Package Design
Illustration
Realistic drawing
Constructive drawing
Ability to draw from life
Drawing from memory and imagination
Knowledge of art materials
Familiar & skilled with various mediums
Knowledge of the rules of design
Knowledge of golden ratio
Composition skills
Understanding and using tone & value
Color theory and techniques for working with color
Software
Proficient with:
Photoshop
Familiar with:
Illustrator
After Effects
Muse
Premier
InDesign
Applications & Platforms
Following updates on dimensions (i.e banners, photos, videos, etc.), extensions, specifications and versions of the following:
Youtube
Facebook
Tumbler
Twitter
Behance/Adobe Portfolio
Instagram
Pinterest
Publications
Top ten emerging artists 2018 by Kerrang!
Planet Rock Magazine: Issue 17 & 19
Nightmare Brewing - Torture Beers by Oct.co
Out of Step Books: Pandaemonium, B&W Vol. 2 & 3, and Pandaemonium zine
Brut Magazine (Aus): Issue 1
Frozen Screams issue 1
Blood of Gods Spring 2020
Professional Mindset and Mentality
I take on each project with a willingness to learn, overcome a challenge, and gain perspective as well as hindsight. No one has it figured out, no one’s perfect, and anyone with great achievements has failed their way to success.
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will”
-George Bernard Shaw
“Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it”
-Salvador Dali
Do you have a project?
Feel better knowing you’re in good, skilled hands?