The Golden Ratio
The Golden Spiral is pleasing to the eye. That’s why I chose it for my wallpaper. The Divine Proportion (a.k.a. Golden Ratio) is a term used to describe how elements within a piece of art can be placed in the most aesthetically pleasing way. It is a balance occurring in nature and design which is both appealing and functional. The actual number is 1.618… and this number goes on forever.
I like to build stuff.
Both digital and physical.
I’m a Web Developer, Designer and Carpenter. I like being creative no matter what medium I am working in. I enjoy seeing a project in my mind, and bringing that vision to life.
My Milestones
The events that got me here
2001
I got my first professional job as a multimedia associate at LCBA. I also started my first freelance design company called DJR interactive.
2000
I received my B.A. in Communications from Penn State Erie and started my journey. I did my internship and Chitester Creative Associates in McKean, PA. This is where I was introduced to web design.
2006
I became the Multimedia Supervisor for LCBA. I oversaw 2 Multimedia Associates and added publication design and many other responsibilities.
2007
I discovered the Content Management System (CMS) Joomla. After examining competitors I ultimately began development using Joomla.
2009
I co-founded Pixel Point Creative and we began selling Joomla templates and extensions.
2011
I left my position at LCBA to co-manage Pixel Point Creative full time. We began building sites in WordPress and Joomla!
2014
I acquired 100% ownership of Pixel Point Creative and launched version 4 of the website.
2015
Pixel Point Creative acquired EngageIT. EngageIT (formerly SurfErie) was a local ISP, hosting and technology company founded in 1999.
2018
Chalk Line Design & Phase 3 Properties LLC were founded. These businesses buy, sell, renovate and rehab properties in the Erie area.
2019
I sold Pixel Point Creatives’ hosting and design assets to weCreate LLC. I began freelancing for several companies. The COVID-19 pandemic opened many opportunities as businesses began shifting focus online.
2023
In April, I became the Digital Operations Manager for SurgeTrader. SurgeTrader is a prop trading company that accelerates trader funding by helping profitable traders capitalize on their success.
My Work
Here is a select sample of my work. I’ve included pieces from all throughout my career in a variety of formats.
Hey Buddy. Thanks for checking out my work. With over 20 years of experience, I have wore a lot of different hats. From 2009 till 2016, I built over 60 Joomla templates for my company, Pixel Point Creative. Most of these were built on Warp 7 by Yootheme. This framework was replaced with Yootheme Pro and in 2021 Yootheme retired all Warp 7 themes. I am doing the same but wanted to showcase a sample of my designs. Enjoy!
SounDawg Music
- Logo Design
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Business Card
- Soundcloud MP3 Player
- Custom Graphics
“SounDawg Music is a grassroots platform for emerging talent in the New Music Industry.”
My Network
“Surround yourself with people who reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Energy is contagious.”
~Rachel Wolchin
The images in this gallery are some I have collected from around the web. I did not create these. All images are copyrighted by their respective owners. They are shown here because I am fascinated by cinemagraphs and my website is here to not only provide information about me, but also to inspire others.
Cinemagraphs inspire me. There is an epic feel about them. Don’t you agree?
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