PETER ARNOLD
designer/illustrator
Peter Arnold is a prolific and well
known Melbourne artist, highly regarded in the advertising industry. Regularly
sought in a freelance capacity to envisage the creative thoughts of Melbourne's
foremost art directors.
Peter works in many mediums but has
specialized for many years in the rendering of photographic images concept
boards and storyboards for television commercials. Able to almost telepathically
respond to a brief and with his own bubbling creative input contribute to
produce creative work that rarely fails to please.
Peter's work ethic and commitment to
deadline has ensured a long standing relationship with his clients.
Professional Skills:
Illustration All media, many styles
Hand Lettering Flowing forms unnattainable
from the computer.
Rendering
Airbrushing
Retouching
Cartooning
Portraiture
Computer imaging
Visualizing A unique ability to interpret
other peoples ideas onto paper.
Extremely imaginative projections of
the future.
Concept design A broad range of design
skills specializing in graphic design with a flair for invention of things
most wondrous and inspiring. Transportation and building design are strengths
in the industrial design area.
Computer skills Quark Xpress, Freehand,
Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter ,Director, Dimensions, PageMill Streamline,and
Deluxe Music
Interests:
for over 10 years Peter has been fortunate
in having recorded
4 highly successful albums and having
backed or supported such artists as Deborah Byrne,
Rhonda Birchmore, Peter Allen, Barry
Humphries
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Daryl Somers
at all of Melbourne's premier venues.
Boat building Construction and design
of wooden boats at The Wooden Boat Centre at Victoria Dock.
Motor Mechanics Repair and restoration
of cars
Writing Currently writing a musical
(words/music) about the formation and intrigues of a jazz band set in the
30's
Peter has a strong mechanical bent,
with a deep interest and comprehension of technology, science, materials
and futuristic developments,
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
1965.-.67 Designer /Stereo Cutter -
Cargo Newpack Packaging
Design and production of printing for
cardboard cartons
1967 - 69 Package designer, finished
artist - Chas. Steele (Containers)
Design and artwork for flexible packaging
e.g Arnotts Biscuits
1969 - 71 Art Director - Advertising
Associates
Art direction, design and illustration
for general advertising.
Accounts - Neat n' Trim, Lumleys, Joe
White Maltings, Industrials.
1971 - 73 Freelance illustrator / designer
- Pengraphic United Artists
1973 - 76 Partner, Art Director - Pressure
Point
Art direction and studio manager.
1976 -1997 Director - Graphic Connection