Forrest Troxell

Art Director

Los Angeles, CA, USA
I am intrigued by the idea that the average person has played “graphic designer” at some point in their life. Whether they painted a garage sale sign, organized a shopping list, or wrote their name on a greeting tag, most people don’t realize the graphic qualities they encompass. I strive for an aesthetic that touches home; designs that feel for the people by the people. My work draws attention to the homemade process while utilizing refined design. In a world that is rapidly advancing in technology and digital media, an organic aesthetic is a refreshing approach.

Work Experience

Shorewood Realtors

Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator

September 2015 - Present Los Angeles, California, United States

Freedom Artists

Graphic Designer/Art Director

Roles include:
- Cut/Sew Design - boardshorts, woven shirts, textile prints, labels, trims
- T-Shirt Design - t-shirt graphics, t-shirt collection cohesion
- Screen Printing - knowledge of ink type, pantones systems, manufacturers
- Web/Media Design - graphics for website, instagram, mail flyers, blog

*work in progress
June 2012 - September 2015 California, United States

Education

California State University, Channel Islands

BA in Studio Art, Graphic Design emphasis

August 2008 - May 2012 California, United States

Awards

Rusty Surfboards

So You Think You're an Artist Surfboard Design, 1st Place

2006

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Art Curating, Art Direction, Clothing Design, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Screen Printing, Shredding On A Surfboard, Typographic Design, Web Graphics,