Chris McNamara

Chris McNamara

Illustrator & Designer

About

I am a creator based out of the Providence, RI, area.

I build furniture, paint traditionally, plant flora, and play music.

I play an active leadership role in community youth sports, including coaching Seekonk Youth Lacrosse and Greater Providence Youth Hockey.

Some of my most recent freelance clients have included: Papyrus, The Cure Alliance, LaSalle Academy, and the Paper Magic Group.

Interests
  • Illustration
  • Design
  • Woodworking
  • Music
  • Youth League Sports & Coaching
Education
  • Master of Arts, Illustration, 1997

    Syracuse University

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, 1993

    Syracuse University

Experience

Senior Designer, Fred & Friends (2019-Present)

  • Design

Design Director / Senior Designer, Gartner Digital (2014-2019)

  • Design lead on Walmart.com, HP personalization, Walgreens, CVS accounts
  • Concept through design for digitally customizable products including photo cards, photo books, calendars, business suites, canvases, mugs, and bags
  • Managed and coordinated freelance designs. Organized and assigned design work for creative team based on account and project.
  • Conducted internal design reviews for seasonal and everyday products and product launches. Mentored new designers. Selected and edited photography. Advised on user interface for digital manipulation at customer level.

Portfolio

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Winter Themed Watercolors

Winter Themed Watercolors

Snow, Skiing, and Christmas!

Cards & Stationery

Cards & Stationery

Various watercolor illustrations for cards & stationery

La Salle Themed Murals

La Salle Themed Murals

A set of themed murals for La Salle Academy

La Salle Quotes Mural

La Salle Quotes Mural

Quote Murals for La Salle Academy

La Salle Geographical Mural

La Salle Geographical Mural

A set of geography-themed murals for La Salle Academy

Miscellaneous Illustrations

Miscellaneous Illustrations

Untitled illustrations

Miscellaneous Designs

Miscellaneous Designs

Album covers, event brochures, etc

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

A black & white illustration

Wood Table

Wood Table

Warm living-room table

Wood Frame

Wood Frame

Custom made picture frame

Wood Bird

Wood Bird

Wooden bird sculpture

Services

Illustration

From landscapes to people, from watercolors to ink, if you can picture it, I can draw it

Design

Murals, album covers, wedding invitations, and more- I can help design anything you need

Print and Digital Media

I can design and illustrate using either digital and print tools–or both!

Art Direction

I’ve directed hundreds of projects and can happily provide direction to yours

Woodworking

I’ve got all the tools, the experience, and the skills to do elaborate woodwork, including benches, tables, and picture frames

Consultation

If all you need is to pick my brain for your project, I charge by the hour

Contact