Paul Garner, art & artifice.
Hi, I’m Paul Garner, Executive Art Official of Art & Artifice. I’m a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. I called Memphis, TN home from 2006 until my recent move to Chicago and beyond this year (2025). I’m a 2011 graduate of Memphis College of Art (MCA), where I received my BFA in painting. I’m skilled in graphic design, illustration, painting, prop and set fabrication, animation, and more. Besides my time as an artist, I worked for over 10 years as a community organizer and trainer, championing various efforts encompassing housing, public transit, education, and criminal justice. I like to write and play music with my under various identites when I’m not working on any number of other creative projects.
What Can I Do For You?
Need a logo or graphic design that’s unique and compelling? Need a prop that steals the spotlight? Want creative results that make people say, “Hey, where’d you get that?” Whether it’s graphic design, illustration, animation, or something beyond, – I’ll be your creative confidant, helping you materialize your artistic vision into a reality. Check out the impressive solutions I’ve conjured for others: paulatrifice.com/mywork.
Why Me?
I bring over two decades of experience in drawing, painting, 3-D fabrication, and digital design to the table. My work has graced political mailers, posters, flyers, television, and film. From professional logos and branding to custom props and set pieces for film and stage, I’ve done it all—animation, music videos, advertisements, comics, and more. So, if you’re seeking something extraordinary or seemingly impossible, remember—“Better Call Paul!” I’ve got the skills and experiences needed to tackle your next creative project, delivering quality results on time and at surprisingly affordable rates.
I take on a limited number of commissions on a per project basis.
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