Illustrators in Cupertino, CA

Hi. I’m Joe, a regular guy who used to have a regular job. I love the little things in life and never take myself too seriously. Laughing with friends and enjoying my family are two of my favorite things. Today, I consider myself the luckiest person on earth. But that wasn’t always true….. After graduating art school, I was afraid of the unknown I faced. I was afraid of failing. I didn’t know what the path forward looked like. And with the economy in crisis, I wasn’t sure how, when, or where I was going to find another job, especially one that I liked. I did what so many do. I took what I could and spent years in jobs that weren’t fulfilling for a paycheck. Thankfully, I learned the entire time. I learned about leadership, time-management, exceeding deadlines, and that details are just as important as the overall vision. I demonstrated all of these crucial business skills, but without the satisfaction and fulfillment. What was wrong with me? Was I crazy? It was all a bit maddening. Then a crazy idea popped into my head: I could work for myself. I kept creating. I kept imagining. I kept my inner child. I have held on to those dreams that keep the fires of creation burning. I also learned that the most successful people in the world are the ones that have failed the most. Like Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Although the entrepreneurial path has been risky, it is invigorating and feels right. The rest, as they say, is history…. Imagination is always encouraged here, and no idea is too extreme for me. Years of experience have taught me about exceeding expectations and meeting deadlines. Opportunities are everywhere, we just have to be willing to see them! I don't just enjoy what I do, I LOVE what I do! The creative process is about collaboration, and this is what I was born to do!