The Campfire Story

The Campfire Creative officially launched in 2023, but the idea behind it has been alive and thriving for years. Building a brand around the outdoors was a natural step for me. With my best work centered in nature, I knew there was an important story to tell. I quickly found it in the places I go. The spaces that refuel creativity, reconnect with what's importance, quiet the noise, and inspire the mind.

Of course, these influences shine through in my work. Whether it's illustration, design, photography, or something else, I'm always finding design guides in the natural world. So, when I was in a place where I was facing burnout, I had to figure out why. It was in this community that I began to understand my purpose. I was here to help others and start something new.

Branding and identity was such a strong part of the process for me. Every piece of my story is told through visual elements at The Campfire Creative and the idea that was once just alive started a journey that took people along for the ride. Soon I was trading burnout for not only building my own fire, but helping others do the same.

Listen to the Story on the Campfire Chats Podcast

Most of my work is centered around graphic design, but not in the traditional sense. I produce handmade illustrations that pull in various media and techniques. Think of it as a mixed media style art where anything is possible. By bringing my traditional background of physical tools to the digital space I get some interesting results. Swapping my computer mouse for a drawing board is what gives it a different result, and there are a lot of times things are sketched or finished on paper before being turned into digital. Both spaces are interchangeable for any necessary results.

Elements like photography, collage, texture, color, and digital tools like designing my own brushes are an important aspect to my work. In a world of artificial intelligence it's important to keep my work grounded and meaningful. There's nothing artificial about it, and that's something I'm proud of because it connects to the brands I work with.

This translates to everything from minimalistic startups (Campfire Lite) to Bonfire, my biggest branding package that includes web design. I also work on smaller projects and have designed everything from tee shirts to event posters. My goal is to bring original and natural inspired creativity into your project.