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Welcome to BobDWard.com. My name is Bob Ward and I am a print production artist with many years in the business of getting things printed— from conception to delivery. My experience
in fast-paced, deadline driven environments enables me to be better suited for high volume studios. I have worked for publishers, printers and most recently advertising agencies. My last place of employment was Hill Holliday—where I was hired to work initially as a dedicated Mac Artist on the John Hancock retail account but later moved into the "studio" preparing print files for Hill Holliday's client base.

Embracing the latest prepress technology, I am proficient in Adobe InDesign and use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat routinely. Being skilled as a mock-up artist, I have experience creating professional high-quality renditions and prototypes. In a days workload, I am able to rebuild files, resize ads to publication specifications and produce layout solutions from an art director's concepts or designs.

My print vendors are:
48Hour Print
VistaPrint
Uprinting
Signs On The Cheap
Park Press

Do you need a reliable, talented print production artist? 
Please see Work Experience for my qualifications.

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Today, I am teaching myself Internet marketing & video for the web and how to utilize social media to get job leads in the changing advertising environment. I have completed several webinars and workshops on social media and have completed the fall workshop at Social Media Magic University which includes 22 hours plus of practical training. Please see Social/Internet Marketing tab for my list of completed courses. LATEST NEWS:
I just became a certified Social Media Specialist passing the exam at Social Media Magic University.

 

MY VOLUNTEER WORK

  • ROSLINDALE VILLAGE MAIN STREET

I help promote my community of Roslindale by volunteering for Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS). I am an active member
of the RVMS Marketing team where I create ads and other promotional collateral. Additionally,
I provide pro bono graphic design, print production, and photography services for RVMS.
Roslindale Village Main Street

  • ROSLINDALE OPEN STUDIOS

As one of the original organizers of Roslindale Open Studios (ROS), I provide volunteer hours and creative pro bono services including: graphic and logo design, program brochure, ads, banners, signage, print production to help brand the event. I also generated $4,000 in ad sales for the program brochure. Roslindale Open Studios

A RECOMMENDATION

"Bob, What can I say— you are the best! Thanks for ALL
you have done for Roslindale Open Studios. The brochure, postcards, advertisements and posters that you worked your graphic design magic on helped to make the event a huge success. I really appreciate all your dedication. It was a pleasure working with you." 

             — Janice Williams, Roslindale Open Studios Coordinator

Roslindale Open Studios Video on YouTube

 

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MY DIGITAL IMAGERY EXPERIENCE

My Photographic Style
I am an experienced photographer specializing in local view, travel, landscapes, architecture, candid, and street photography. Professionally I am primarily employed as a graphic artist and use photography as a creative outlet. I utilize software programs like Adobe Photoshop to create duotones effects or I typically apply Photoshop filters to make photos appear as paintings or illustrations. Because of my graphic approach I label my photographs "digital images."

Since I live in Roslindale, many of my images are of my community. Roslindale is a gem of a neighborhood and I love taking pictures to reveal the hidden wonders in this Boston neighborhood. With my Nikon D-50 digital camera, I strive to find beauty in the obvious, or expose simple ideas that we see day to day right or in our own neighborhood. Living in Roslindale for 14 years, I have grown to love this neighborhood and always seek out new representational images or document community happenings through my photography. Some of my photos can be found on the newly designed website of Roslindale Village Main Street. www.Roslindale.net

Additionally, I conceived and photographed a local view postcard business in Rhode Island, which promoted Rhode Island tourism with sales and distribution of 70,000 scenic view postcards.

You can view my DIGITAL IMAGERY SAMPLES

Boston Photography Center
I am an active member of the Boston Photography Center (BPC), whose mission is to share ideas and knowledge; to educate, mount group exhibitions, and promote the advancement of the fantastic art of photography and photographers in the state of Massachusetts.
www.BostonPhotgraphyCenter.com 

As a participant in the BPC Boston Neighborhoods Project, I have gained knowledge and insight into better photogaphy. The Project is a collaborative initiative documenting the unique neighborhoods of metropolitan Boston including their people, their places, and their personalities which enrich their sense of community and provide thier identity. This documentary photography project tells the stories of "who we are" in more than 15 metro neighborhoods. The portfolios that are currently posted represent the beginning phase of the project and were completed by the end of Summer 2009. You are invited to check back and see the finished project. There is information about where the photos will be exhibited in the Boston area.
See photos of partcipating members in the BPC/s Neighborhood Project