I am a creative art director, graphic designer and illustrator. I have extensive experience in designing several magazine brands, books, as well as a variety of business collateral. My experience includes art direction and conceptualization for food content as well as on location lifestyle and interior photography. For several years I worked in the higher education marketing realm for NDSU and Drake University. My strengths are in photography art direction, typography, layout and design. I have proven the ability to build successful design teams to solve graphic problems innovatively within budget limitations and on deadline. I have energy to bring the best solution to your project. A project list including magazines, books and pamphlets, annual reports, brochures, posters, logos, business stationery, online slideshows and formats for websites. Also have experience in product and apparel surface design. The last 5 years have been involved in designing and art directing digital editions and assets. You can find my graphic design and illustration portfolio at finneyfun.com. I have illustrated stories and books for Cricket Magazine, Sky Pony Press, Sasquatch Books, Jewish Lights, Traditional Home, Organic Gardening, Midwest Living, and Magination press. This work includes children's illustration, garden plans and spot illustration.