The Artist Center

  • 4061 E. Castro Valley Blvd. , #325
    Castro Valley, CA 94552 (map)
  • (650) 387-3023

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The Artist CenterCastro Valley, CA$30-75 per hour

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We offer the following on graphic design:
* All marketing and advertising needs
* Toy development
* Book publishing
* Consumer product label
* Apparel design

We do illustration on the following:
* Book publishing
* Fashion
* Concept to finish
* Animation
* Background development


I am an illustrator, graphic designer, art director, art department manager, coordinator and owner of "Artist Center" specializing in commercial and educational art.

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Question and answer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Logo's, Illustrations for storybooks, magazine layouts.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. We work the hours for your product. Sometimes we nail it the first time, other times maybe a bit longer. We don't stop until its approved.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Who's the best company with the best price?
Secrets.....What makes our creativity unique is the training from our backgrounds.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Know the budget for the job and What's the deadline?

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. We guarantee our product. If you are not happy, you do not pay.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Being creative and unique and deliver a product we are very proud of.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. What is our fee? Our answer....What is your budget?

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. Every success story is our favorite story to tell. What makes us happy is making our customers happy.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. What you see is what you get. Check out our website and see for yourself.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. It's my natural ability to be creative. Getting educated in this field was fulfilling in every way. The many years of hard work paid off.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. Working for a publishing company for a bridal guide magazine. The layouts were fun to do and the client was spectacular. They loved the work.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. Artist Center participates in seminars and individual private lessons on a regular basis. Staying up to speed in this competitive industry is a must.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. The computers are always changing with its software programs. Learning the latest with the programs being used is essential. As for traditional drawing, drawing from life and painting for the fine arts is a must to stay in tune.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. A painting for consignment which was to hang in a coffee cafe. It took a few weeks working with acrylics. The cost $1200.00

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. We work with your budget and cut corners sometimes to help with the price. The product is never compromised.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. You really need to love this business because it is extremely competitive and your drawing and design skills have to be exceptional.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. How long have I been drawing?
All my life and never plan on stopping.

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