Darren Elliot Minke
Professional Bio
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Darren is a visual artist of many talents, having worked in the visual arts for over 15 years. Although he earned degrees in Biology and Psychology and was accepted to medical school, he eventually chose to pursue a more creative path. After a brief, yet rewarding stint as a “starving artist”, he set his sights on the commercial art world. Since that time he has worked in many fields including advertising & design, commercial animation & motion graphics, photography, video production, theater and feature film work in addition to continuing his passion with the fine arts. He has won awards in several of his ventures and continues to push the envelope of visual design. He worked for several years as a successful freelance artist and art director before founding Creative Ink. Darren’s broad range of artistic skills and unique vision allows him to create eye-catching and effective solutions to any creative project.
Areas of Expertise
Direction
Design for Print and Web
Photography
Animation and Motion Graphics
Video Production
Professional Experience
2001-2006 Freelance Visual Artist
- Clients Include CIS Publications, Via Viente Inc., Youngevity Inc., Siegrist Dental, Austin Realty, Roby Institue, Revenue Cycle Inc., John Seimering Homes, UTIMCO inc., Dreamland Productions, Small Pond Pictures, South Austin Pictures, Cinamour Entertainment, MDS Advertising, JC Penney, Marketing Y Medios Magazine, 360 Degree Pix, HBMG Inc., Spirit Mama Clothing, Stephen Friend Photography, Coles Hairston Photography, John Wehlage Photography, MaryBeth Greenwood Photography, John Langford Photography, Ed Lallo Photography
- Motion Graphics for documentary My Soul, My South by photographer Stephen Friend (Currently in Production)
- Production Design and SFX Supervisior for feature film Deadland Dreaming by Dreamland Productions
- On-Set Dresser, Lead Scenic, and Photo Effects for From Mexico with Love (Currently in Production) Director: Jimmy Nickerson Producer: Cinamour Entertainment LLC
- Visual Design for God Thinks You’re a Loser (Currently in Production)
- Visual Effects for short film The Ticket by Small Pond Pictures (Currently in Post-Production) Director: Jenn Garrison Producer: Jennifer Crusius
- Art Spark Game/Theater Festival – Award for Best Special FX, Team Award for Most Innovative Performance, Team Chosen for Mentoring Program
- Fine Art Exhibitions
1994 – 2001 CIS Multimedia & Publications Art Director, Head of Production
- After Effects Animation for Multimedia Presentations
- Digital Editing of 5,000 image library
- Digital Photo Illustration
- Multi-Media Performance Design on Power Point
- Photography
- Web Design & Graphic Design
2000 - 2001 Between Inc. Advertising & Studio Freelance Artist
- Digital Editing in Photoshop, Design in Illustrator
1990 – 2000 Demand Performance Advertising Freelance Artist, Assistant
