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Even when I was a child, I knew I had a natural artistic talent and was always looking for ways to express my creativity. Over the years I spent a lot of time developing and nurturing my skills. I did my research, went to art schools, listened to professional artists, and after years of working in advertising agencies and corporate companies I have become recognized as a leading artist and designer in the industry.

I am best known for creating the detailed educational illustrations for U-Haul International, one of the most iconic and recognized brands in North America. I began rebranding the company in 1997 by producing the "Venture Across America/Canada" (modern series). For over 15 years from 1997 to 2013, I took the graphic program to heights never before reached with over the top vector illustrations and highly detailed scientific facts. The series became a highly recognized educational program by teachers, universities, scientists, historians and major art institutes. I no longer work or represent the company and moved on to bigger and better ventures.
http://www.kingillustration.com/u-haul-graphics.html

Among my many recognitions as the creator of the
​U-Haul "Supergraphics",  I have been highlighted in the Adobe Illustrator WOW Book which showcases the world’s best artists and designers working in Adobe Illustrator, a guest on the morning talk show: "Seeing The Need" with–Phil McILveen, featured in The Charlotte Observer: how drive-by trivia come to pass, highlighted in many science and nature magazines, and acclaimed in the local papers representing each state & province.
http://www.kingillustration.com/recognitions.html
 
 


While working directly with leading scientist on these educational illustrations, I was inspired to write my own picture books to make learning fun while helping children understand science.

​The inspirational concept "follow your dreams" encourages us not to stay content in our safe box, but to make a leap, to follow the passion that would drive us. This is a lot harder said than done, and requires a lot of failing and rising. It was this inspirational mainstay that made me understand that I was waisting my time working for a corporation that did not appreciate me. I have no time for a insecure micromanager that feels threatened by my success, and the success of a campaign I was hired to create and rise to popularity.

The week I had been highlighted in the Adobe Illustrator WOW Book in 2013, I was laid off. I was told the program was "retired". They still print my graphics today.

I began working on my book immediately while hopping around job-to-job. I spent a couple of years working as the lead graphic designer and illustrator for the best selling author, Robert Kiyosaki. Among my many works for him, I designed the new game board Cashflow, the board game USA Today calls "Monopoly on Steroids" and New York Times says "Move over Monopoly".  https://www.richdad.com/apps-games/cashflow-boardgame​. Other experiences include working for Everi Games creating tournament games for international slots. I am currently managing a team of artist for a Toy Manufacturing company.

I finally completed my book,
I spent a couple of years sending out a lot of query letters but I found that trying to get a publisher was a little taxing. From there I decided to self publish...

Book Signings

2/1/2020

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I arranged my first book signing and reading at the Changing Hands Book Store in Tempe, AZ and it was a huge success! 
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After a successful first book signing I knocked on some doors and arranged a book signing at the Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, AZ which is the largest butterfly conservatory in America. 
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I contacted Barnes & Noble and I was able to arrange several book signing events throughout Arizona to promote my book that started March 07, 2020.
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•March 7, 2020 12:00pm-2:00pm
Metro Center - 10235 North Metro Parkway
East Phoenix, AZ 85051

•March 14, 2020 11:30am-1:30pm
Gilbert, AZ 85295 - 2150 East Williams Field Rd #105 Gilbert, AZ 85295

​•March 22, 2020 2:00pm-4:00pm
Dana Park Village Square - 1758 South Val Vista Drive Mesa, AZ 85204
​•March 28, 2020 12:00pm-2:00pm
Chandler Mall, 3111 West Chandler Blvd #2054 Chandler, AZ 85226

•April 04, 2020 12:00pm-2:00pm
2501 West Happy Valley Road Ste 20
Phoenix, AZ 85085

​•April 11, 2020 12:00pm-2:00pm
Arrowhead - 7685 West Bell Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
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