artist[designer]

joneallen


A man who works with his hands is a laborer;
A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman;
But a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.


-Louis Nizer

Venom

lithography. 2006.

Here is a Lithography piece in progress from my Senior year at Kent State University. Although a lengthy process, Lithography is my favorite Printmaking process. I really enjoyed this piece, although my professor disliked it.

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NAAFS

folder design. 2009.

Years ago, in my better days, I trained at East Coast Karate. Who knew years later I would be doing Design work for the Executive Director, Greg Kalikas. Here is the front folder design that was used at events.

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Mike Pestian

web site. 2010.

Here is my latest web site. Friend, and co-worker of mine, Mike Pestian is running for the 59th District, Ohio House of Representatives. From start to finish, this was a very fast-paced launch. launch site

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Bmusic

identity. 2008.

Awarded ESP Dealer of the Year since 2006, Shane Bailey asked me to give Bmusic a new look in 2008. To this day, I continue to contribute to help push Bmusic in the right direction. Based out of Gawler, S. Australia.

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Aspirations

oil on canvas. 2005.

Bored one day in college, I took one of my favorite albums at the time and decided to just paint it. The cover has always reminded me of the first time I was on stage where all the lights were on me, and the crowd was in darkness.

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Church of the Savior

magazine ad. 2009.

Church of the Savior needed a new look. They wanted not your average Church attendees to check out their new Service. "Perfect People Not Allowed" was launched in 2008, and I took care of the identity and print ads.

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Mutant Soldier Records

identity. 2007.

Greg Van Krol, owner of Mutant Soldier Records, and a good friend of mine needed a new look for the company. The old cassette gives it an old-school vibe, without posting a picture of an LP. Puttin' it on wax since 1989."

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contact: jon e allen

last updated [august 2010]

Proud to call Canton, OH his hometown, Jon Allen graduated from Kent State University in 2005 with his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Currently employed as a Graphic Designer in Kent, OH, Jon has been making great strides in the field of art, both as an artist and as a graphic designer. Specializing in unique, eye-catching, progressive designs and artwork.

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