About Andy York
I am an artist and designer. Obsessed with composition, texture, graphics and pattern, my favorite media include ink, acrylic and digital collage. My work often manifests itself as organic, biomorphic and unconscious creations. Inspired by the rejuvenating creative process, I am currently exploring the effects of the unconscious upon internal emotions and how they morph into physical pieces.
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andy@sharkdogstudio.com
Biography
Andy York was raised in rural upstate New York, about half an hour from the Canadian border in the town of Canton. He attended Alfred University, in a one stoplight town nestled within the hills of western New York. He left these safe confines with a BFA concentrating in graphic design and a minor in art history. Unable to resist the “big city” experience, Andy moved to the Chicagoland area in 2005. Andy has been working on expanding his art presence in Chicago and currently works as a Graphic Designer and Production Designer within the package design and branding industry.
Experience
Sharkdog Studio (www.sharkdogstudio.com) – Oswego, IL
Graphic Designer, Production Designer, Artist ... February 2012 to Present
Independent artist and designer looking to obtain freelance or full-time employment opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
Design Resource Center (www.drcchicago.com) – Naperville, IL
Senior Production Designer ... October 2011 to February 2012
Production Designer ... November 2005 to October 2011
Clients: ALDI, Inc., ConAgra Foods (Fleischmann's, Parkay, Banquet, Hebrew National, PAM, La Choy), Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Roll, Dots), First Alert, Weiman, Ulta, Lowes, McCain Foods, Solixir, Noni Maui, etc.
Garry Alan Design (www.garryalandesign.com) – Northbrook, IL
Graphic Designer / Production Artist ... May 2005 to November 2005
Clients: Honeywell/Genesis, Sealord North America, Mazzetta, Seamazz, Atlantis Miami, Laner Muchin, Mariani Nurseries, etc.
Freelance – Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer / Production Artist ... February 2005 to April 2005
Clients: Garry Alan Design (www.garryalandesign.com), Sanford Corporation (www.newellrubbermaid.com), and Mobium Creative Group (www.mobium.com), etc.
Car-Freshner Corporation (www.little-trees.com) – Watertown, NY
Graphic Designer ... April 2003 to February 2005
Clients: Car-Freshner, Little Trees, Just Great, Money House Blessing, Just For Kicks, etc.
Vision Press (No Longer In Business) – Gouverneur, NY
Graphic Designer ... August 2002 to March 2003
Clients: Kinney Drugs, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Northern New York Library Network, SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY), etc.
Internships
Walt Disney World College Program (cp.disneycareers.com) – Orlando, FL
Hospitality Internship ... January 2002 to August 2002
Alfred University Publications Office (www.alfred.edu) – Alfred, NY
Design Assistant / Internship ... June 2000 to August 2000
Hobson’s Choice Graphics (No Longer In Business) – Potsdam, NY
Design Assistant ... May 1999 to August 1999
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Drawing, Painting, Project Management, Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Identity, Production, Photography, Illustration, Typography, Pre-Press, Proofing, Press Checks, Supervising, Graphic Standards, Concept Development, Time Management, Mentoring, Nutrition Requirements, Initiating, Freelance Management, Package Design, Product Design, Brand Realignment, Design Implementation, Design Adaptation, Line Extensions, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Creative Thinking, Print Design and Layout, Offset Printing, Lithography, Rotogravure Printing, Visual Communications, Communication Design, Brainstorming, Organization, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
Group Exhibitions
Fresh Perspective – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2011
Student Show – ClaySpace, Warrenville IL, 2011
Meet The Artists – Aloft Hotel Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook IL, 2011
Vive la Différence – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Between the Lines – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
He Does It in Public – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Running with Scissors – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Are We There Yet – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Commotion, Public Art Competition – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Awards
Honorable Mention ... Fresh Perspective – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2011
Affiliations
Naperville Art League, Water Street Studios, Elmhurst Art Guild, Chicago Area Runner's Association, Behance Network, imagekind, BlueCanvas, Artists2artists, Klein Artist Works Gang, ArtSlant
Education
BFA, Graphic Design, minor Art History, 2001
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Andy York was raised in rural upstate New York, about half an hour from the Canadian border in the town of Canton. He attended Alfred University, in a one stoplight town nestled within the hills of western New York. He left these safe confines with a BFA concentrating in graphic design and a minor in art history. Unable to resist the “big city” experience, Andy moved to the Chicagoland area in 2005. Andy has been working on expanding his art presence in Chicago and currently works as a Graphic Designer and Production Designer within the package design and branding industry.
Experience
Sharkdog Studio (www.sharkdogstudio.com) – Oswego, IL
Graphic Designer, Production Designer, Artist ... February 2012 to Present
Independent artist and designer looking to obtain freelance or full-time employment opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
Design Resource Center (www.drcchicago.com) – Naperville, IL
Senior Production Designer ... October 2011 to February 2012
Production Designer ... November 2005 to October 2011
Clients: ALDI, Inc., ConAgra Foods (Fleischmann's, Parkay, Banquet, Hebrew National, PAM, La Choy), Tootsie Roll Industries (Tootsie Roll, Dots), First Alert, Weiman, Ulta, Lowes, McCain Foods, Solixir, Noni Maui, etc.
Garry Alan Design (www.garryalandesign.com) – Northbrook, IL
Graphic Designer / Production Artist ... May 2005 to November 2005
Clients: Honeywell/Genesis, Sealord North America, Mazzetta, Seamazz, Atlantis Miami, Laner Muchin, Mariani Nurseries, etc.
Freelance – Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer / Production Artist ... February 2005 to April 2005
Clients: Garry Alan Design (www.garryalandesign.com), Sanford Corporation (www.newellrubbermaid.com), and Mobium Creative Group (www.mobium.com), etc.
Car-Freshner Corporation (www.little-trees.com) – Watertown, NY
Graphic Designer ... April 2003 to February 2005
Clients: Car-Freshner, Little Trees, Just Great, Money House Blessing, Just For Kicks, etc.
Vision Press (No Longer In Business) – Gouverneur, NY
Graphic Designer ... August 2002 to March 2003
Clients: Kinney Drugs, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Northern New York Library Network, SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY), etc.
Internships
Walt Disney World College Program (cp.disneycareers.com) – Orlando, FL
Hospitality Internship ... January 2002 to August 2002
Alfred University Publications Office (www.alfred.edu) – Alfred, NY
Design Assistant / Internship ... June 2000 to August 2000
Hobson’s Choice Graphics (No Longer In Business) – Potsdam, NY
Design Assistant ... May 1999 to August 1999
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Drawing, Painting, Project Management, Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Identity, Production, Photography, Illustration, Typography, Pre-Press, Proofing, Press Checks, Supervising, Graphic Standards, Concept Development, Time Management, Mentoring, Nutrition Requirements, Initiating, Freelance Management, Package Design, Product Design, Brand Realignment, Design Implementation, Design Adaptation, Line Extensions, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Creative Thinking, Print Design and Layout, Offset Printing, Lithography, Rotogravure Printing, Visual Communications, Communication Design, Brainstorming, Organization, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
Group Exhibitions
Fresh Perspective – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2011
Student Show – ClaySpace, Warrenville IL, 2011
Meet The Artists – Aloft Hotel Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook IL, 2011
Vive la Différence – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Between the Lines – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
He Does It in Public – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Running with Scissors – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Are We There Yet – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Commotion, Public Art Competition – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2010
Awards
Honorable Mention ... Fresh Perspective – Naperville Art League, Naperville IL, 2011
Affiliations
Naperville Art League, Water Street Studios, Elmhurst Art Guild, Chicago Area Runner's Association, Behance Network, imagekind, BlueCanvas, Artists2artists, Klein Artist Works Gang, ArtSlant
Education
BFA, Graphic Design, minor Art History, 2001
Alfred University, Alfred, NY