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"ART IS NOT WHAT YOU SEE, BUT WHAT YOU MAKE OTHERS SEE. "

-EDGAR DEGAS

WHO I AM

Originally from Cleveland, I attended Kent State University and graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 1994 with a BFA in illustration. After stints with Boars Head and Parview Inc., I was the head graphic designer for seven years at the Observer Newspapers and the Creative Director for Rooks Advertising for five. I started freelancing full time in 2012. When I'm not illustrating or designing, I restore classic cars, play the guitar, and indulge in woodworking and home improvements. I live in Sarasota with my wife Kelly and our daughter Jacqui.

Illustration

Web Design

Graphic Design

Logos

Branding

Quality

Speed

Team Work

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MY LOCATION

Love where you live and love what you do, and you will never have a dull day!

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941.544.0298

THE TEAM

Jim Knake

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

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The best way to be creative and design the best possible product is through collaboration. Having other people to bounce ideas off of is the best part of the creative process. This is why I partner myself with some of the best in the area. I work with Photographers and Videographers, Web Developers, Writers and Printers as well as other Graphic Designers.  Let's not leave out you, the client! You are the most important person in the process since it is your vision for your business that drives this whole thing. If you give it your all in your business, I should give it my all to help you make it succeed.

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"MANY A SMALL THING HAS BEEN MADE LARGE BY THE RIGHT KIND OF ADVERTISING."

-MARK TWAIN

WHAT I DO

I have experience with many projects from web design to illustration, logo design to pre press. I work with many local people from printers to photographers to video production houses. If I can't help you, however, I can point you in the right direction. Please use local companies as most of the money stays right here in our communities. The designer you hire today will buy goods from your neighbors tomorrow...

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BRANDING

Whether you are looking to re-brand your company or are just starting out, I can design the look you need.

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WEB DESIGN

I will design you the best site and work with local programmers to implement the design and get you on the web.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

Whether it's a newspaper or magazine ad, poster or direct mail piece, I've got you covered.

ILLUSTRATION

    Illustration is my first love, from portraits to landscapes, to classic cars and more, oils, watercolor and colored pencils

LOGO DESIGN

Your company's logo is the first thing people see. Give it impact and make it memorable.

T-SHIRT DESIGN

If you need a custom designed t-shirt  for your company I can design the shirt and have one of my vendors print them.

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PRINTING

I have great connections with local printing companies and can get you the best deal on   your printed items.

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WHO I WORK WITH

This is a list of current clients I am working with.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

The best advertising is word of mouth, so I will let my clients speak...

MY WORK

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jim@sarasotagraphicdesigns.com

GET IN TOUCH

CONTACT INFORMATION

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For comments and general questions, please fill out the form below and I will respond within 24 to 48 hours. Or call my cell phone (941)544.0298 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

2402 Icecapade Drive

Sarasota, Florida, 34240

USA

+1.941.544.0298

Call me 9a.m. - 5p.m.

Monday - Friday

Available Nights and Weekends by email

Closed all major holidays.

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