Scotch & Ginger

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I will preface this by saying that you will find no grandiose explanation of the artistic profundities of my work here; only the fluff-trimmed facts of what you really need to know:

I earned my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in June 2010 along with an assortment of awards and accolades that look good on a resumé. Immediately following graduation, I became Gawker Media's first and only staff illustrator. I spent the next nine months creating hundreds of on-demand images for the network's various properties — including Gizmodo, Kotaku, and Gawker — while fine-tuning the skills necessary to produce editorial illustrations in a rapid-paced new media environment.

At the same time, I began to expand my own social media presence and to promote my work — both personal and editorial. Thanks to this exposure — as well as my high standard of illustrated realism — I gained clients across the globe and was employed to create magazine covers, promotional imagery, medical illustrations, game and interactive design artwork, merchandise designs, editorial content packaging, large format vehicle wraps, and branding packages.

I've continually refused to confine myself to a particular style or client type and as a result have a portfolio which is as diverse as my client list. If you take a look at some of my latest pieces, you'll notice that I've seamlessly switched from creating images for major news networks such as msnbc.com to crafting promotional designs for death metal band Trivium to working on Rovio Mobile's mega-hit "Angry Birds" franchise. (Oh, and between all that? I found the time to take on private commissions for an assortment of celebrities as well as the CEOs of Fortune 500 corporations AND to build a small army of tens of thousands of "Sprattitude"-filled fans.)

I am incredibly passionate about what I do and take my work very seriously. I run my business out of a studio based in Brooklyn, NY — but as previously mentioned — my clients come from all around the world. Take a look at who they are and then get in touch with me to become one.

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WHAT IS Scotch & Ginger?

Scotch & Ginger is a resource for Creatives working in the advertising industry. It is intended to help artists get noticed by advertising agencies, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, art buyers and anyone associated with the industry. This website is intended to be a community, driven by recommendations and in close conversation with all artists. Scotch & Ginger is a labor of love, designed to bring unknown artists into the spotlight, aid in the hire of those seeking a connection with the advertising industry, and ultimately, make better, more exciting pieces of communication. The site attempts to create a more intimate and personal platform for artists and art directors to converse.

I AM AN ARTIST FEATURED ON YOUR SITE AND I’M PISSED OFF.

If you have a problem with anything on this site, be cool about it and drop us a line. If you are an artist and do not like the visual representation of your work, send us a few jpgs of your best portfolio pieces and we will update the site to more appropriately reflect your style. If any information about you or your project is incorrect, send us the correct information with your name and trade as the subject line. We will update the site accordingly.

Remember, this is a free service designed to help you, so don’t be a dickhead. If you wish to have your work or name removed from the site, just let us know and we will promptly remove it. We are reasonable people and hope you are too.

HOW DO I ADVERTISE ON Scotch & Ginger?

If this website seems like a good place to peddle your wares, why not place a banner on Scotch & Ginger? The site is a direct link to the advertising industry and offers affordable ad rates in a variety of sizes. Additionally, simple banners can be custom designed and created for you at a reasonable cost. Inquire at: advertising@scotchandginger.com

HOW DOES THE SITE OPERATE?

Scotch & Ginger operates through advertising revenue and donations from people like you. But, for the most part, it is entirely a labor of love. Developing and hosting the site takes both time and money. If you appreciate the service and got hired because of the site, consider buying us a cup of coffee or a new car, by donating at paypal.com.

WEBSITE PRIVACY STATEMENT

This document was last updated on 8/1/2010.

Acknowledgment and acceptance of terms

Scotch & Ginger, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement sets forth our current privacy practices with regard to the information we collect when you or your computer interact with our website. By accessing Scotch & Ginger, LLC/Scotchandginger.com, you acknowledge and fully understand Scotch & Ginger, LLC’s Privacy Statement and freely consent to the information collection and use practices described in this Website Privacy Statement.

Participating Merchant Policies

Related services and offerings with links from this website, including vendor sites, have their own privacy statements that can be viewed by clicking on the corresponding links within each respective website. Online merchants and others who participate in Scotch & Ginger, LLC services are encouraged to participate in industry privacy initiatives and to take a responsible attitude towards consumer privacy. However, since we do not have direct control over the policies or practices of participating merchants and other third parties, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or contents of those sites. We recommend and encourage that you always review the privacy policies of merchants and other third parties before you provide any personal information or complete any transaction with such parties.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Scotch & Ginger, LLC collects certain information from and about its users three ways: directly from our Web Server logs, the user, and with Cookies.

Web Server Logs.

When you visit our Website, we may track information to administer the site and analyze its usage. Examples of information we may track include:
- Your Internet protocol address.
- The kind of browser or computer you use.
- Number of links you click within the site.
- State or country from which you accessed the site.
- Date and time of your visit.
- Name of your Internet service provider.
- Web page you linked to our site from.
- Pages you viewed on the site.
Use of Cookies

Scotch & Ginger, LLC may use cookies to personalize or enhance your user experience. A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a Web Server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. For example, if you personalize a web page, or navigate within a site, a cookie helps the site to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. Hence, this simplifies the process of delivering relevant content and eases site navigation by providing and saving your preferences and login information as well as providing personalized functionality.

Scotch & Ginger, LLC reserves the right to share aggregated site statistics with partner companies, but does not allow other companies to place cookies on our website unless there is a temporary, overriding customer value (such as merging into Scotch & Ginger, LLC.com a site that relies on third-party cookies).

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you reject cookies by changing your browser settings then be aware that this may disable some of the functionality on our Website.
Personal Information Users

Visitors to our website can register to purchase services. When you register, we will request some personal information such as name, address, email, telephone number or facsimile number, account number and other relevant information. If you are purchasing a service or product, we will request financial information. Any financial information we collect is used only to bill you for the services you purchased. If you purchase by credit card, this information may be forwarded to your credit card provider. For other types of registrations, we will ask for the relevant information. You may also be asked to disclose personal information to us so that we can provide assistance and information to you. For example, such data may be warranted in order to provide online technical support and troubleshooting.

We will not disclose personally identifiable information we collect from you to third parties without your permission except to the extent necessary including:
- To fulfill your service requests for services.
- To protect ourselves from liability,
- To respond to legal process or comply with law, or
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or liquidation of the company.

4. Use of Web Beacons or GIF files

Scotch & Ginger, LLC Web pages may contain electronic images known as Web beacons – sometimes also called single-pixel gifs – that allow Scotch & Ginger, LLC to count users who have visited those pages and to deliver co-branded services. Scotch & Ginger, LLC may include Web beacons in promotional e-mail messages or newsletters in order to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon.

Some of these Web beacons may be placed by third party service providers to help determine the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns or email communications. These Web beacons may be used by these service providers to place a persistent cookie on your computer. This allows the service provider to recognize your computer each time you visit certain pages or emails and compile anonymous information in relation to those page views, which in turn enables us and our service providers to learn which advertisements and emails bring you to our website and how you use the site. Scotch & Ginger, LLC prohibits Web beacons from being used to collect or access your personal information.

5. Children under the age of 13.

Scotch & Ginger, LLC does not knowingly solicit or condone anyone under the age of 13 to use this website in any manner. If you are under 13, please do not use this website. Please get a legal guardian to help you.

6. Minors under the age of 18.

We suggest anyone under the age of 18 to get parental or guardian consent before using Scotchandginger.com.

7. Changes to this Statement

Scotch & Ginger, LLC has the discretion to occasionally update this privacy statement. When we do, we will also revise the “updated” date at the top of this Privacy page. We encourage you to periodically review this privacy statement to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Your continued use of the service constitutes your agreement to this privacy statement and any updates.

8. Contacting Us

If you have questions regarding our Privacy Statement, its implementation, failure to adhere to this Privacy Statement and/or our general practices, please contact us. Email us at: info@scotchandginger.com with the subject line “Privacy Policy.”

Scotch & Ginger, LLC will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly respond and resolve any problem or question.

Read This Terms of Use Agreement Before Accessing Website.

Effective Date: This Terms of Use Agreement was last updated on 8/1/2010.

This Terms of Use Agreement sets forth the standards of use of the Scotch & Ginger, LLC Online Service for Registered Members and Unregistered Users. By using Scotch & Ginger, LLC/scotchandginger.com website you (the “Member” or “User”) agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you should immediately cease all usage of this website. We reserve the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update the terms and conditions of this agreement without prior notice. Modifications shall become effective immediately upon being posted at Scotch & Ginger, LLC/scotchandginger.com website. Your continued use of the Service after amendments are posted constitutes an acknowledgement and acceptance of the Agreement and its modifications. Except as provided in this paragraph, this Agreement may not be amended.

Description of Service

Scotch & Ginger, LLC is providing Members/Users with "Social Network/Online Resource for the Advertising Industry". Member must provide (1) all equipment necessary for their own Internet connection, including computer and modem and (2) provide for Member’s access to the Internet, and (3) pay any fees relate with such connection.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The site is provided by Scotch & Ginger, LLC on an “as is” and on an “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Scotch & Ginger, LLC makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use or the results of this web site in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. Scotch & Ginger, LLC shall have no liability for any interruptions in the use of this Website. Scotch & Ginger, LLC disclaims all warranties with regard to the information provided, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; therefore the above-referenced exclusion is inapplicable.

Limitation of Liability

Scotch & Ginger, LLC SHALL NOT be liable for any damages whatsoever, and in particular Scotch & Ginger, LLC shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or damages for lost profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use, arising out of or related to this web site or the information contained in it, whether such damages arise in contract, negligence, tort, under statute, in equity, at law, or otherwise, even if Scotch & Ginger, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IS INAPPLICABLE.

Indemnification

Member/User agrees to indemnify and hold Scotch & Ginger, LLC, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of Member’s use of the Service, the violation of this Agreement, or infringement by Member, or other user of the Service using Member’s computer, of any intellectual property or any other right of any person or entity.

Members Account

Members/Users are entirely responsible for any and all activities which occur under their account whether authorized or not authorized. Member/Users agrees to notify Scotch & Ginger, LLC of any unauthorized use of Member’s account or any other breach of security known or should be known to the Member. Member’s right to use the Service is personal to the Member. Member/User agrees not to resell or make any commercial use of the Service without the express written consent of Scotch & Ginger, LLC.

Modifications and Interruption to Service

Scotch & Ginger, LLC reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Service with or without notice to the Member/User. Scotch & Ginger, LLC shall not be liable to Member or any third party should Scotch & Ginger, LLC exercise its right to modify or discontinue the Service. Member/User acknowledges and accepts that Scotch & Ginger, LLC does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to our website and operation of our website may be interfered with or adversely affected by numerous factors or circumstances outside of our control.

Third-Party Sites

Our website may include links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by online merchants and other third parties. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for the availability of, or the content located on or through, any third-party site. You should contact the site administrator or Webmaster for those third-party sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or the content located on such sites. Your use of those third-party sites is subject to the terms of use and privacy policies of each site, and we are not responsible therein. We encourage all Members to review said privacy policies of third-parties’ sites.

Disclaimer Regarding Accuracy of Vendor Information

Product specifications and other information have either been provided by the Vendors or collected from publicly available sources. While Scotch & Ginger, LLC makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, we can make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or reliability of any information provided on this website.

Scotch & Ginger, LLC makes no warranties or representations whatsoever with regard to any product provided or offered by any Vendor, and you acknowledge that any reliance on representations and warranties provided by any Vendor shall be at your own risk.

Governing Jurisdiction of the Courts Massachusetts

Our website is operated and provided in the State of Massachusetts. As such, we are subject to the laws of the Massachusetts, and such laws will govern this Terms of Use, without giving effect to any choice of law rules. We make no representation that our website or other services are appropriate, legal or available for use in other locations. Accordingly, if you choose to access our site you agree to do so subject to the internal laws of the State Massachusetts.

Compliance with Laws

Member/User assumes all knowledge of applicable law and is responsible for compliance with any such laws. Member may not use the Service in any way that violates applicable state, federal, or international laws, regulations or other government requirements. Member further agrees not to transmit any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

Copyright and Trademark Information

All content included or available on this site, including site design, text, graphics, interfaces, and the selection and arrangements thereof is ©2010 Scotch & Ginger, LLC, will all rights reserved, or is the property of Scotch & Ginger, LLC and/or third parties protected by intellectual property rights. Any use of materials on the website, including reproduction for purposes other than those noted above, modification, distribution, or replication, any form of data extraction or data mining, or other commercial exploitation of any kind, without prior written permission of an authorized officer of Scotch & Ginger, LLC is strictly prohibited. Members agree that they will not use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, or manual process to monitor or copy our web pages or the content contained therein without prior written permission of an authorized officer of Scotch & Ginger, LLC.

Scotch & Ginger, LLC™, Scotch & Ginger, LLC.com™ and “A bottomless glass of advertising resources” are proprietary marks of Scotch & Ginger, LLC.com. Scotch & Ginger, LLC’s trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not provided by Scotch & Ginger, LLC, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Scotch & Ginger, LLC.

All other trademarks displayed on Scotch & Ginger, LLC’s website are the trademarks of their respective owners, and constitute neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of those Vendors. In addition, such use of trademarks or links to the web sites of Vendors is not intended to imply, directly or indirectly, that those Vendors endorse or have any affiliation with Scotch & Ginger, LLC.

Notification of Claimed Copyright Infringement

Pursuant to Section 512(c) of the Copyright Revision Act, as enacted through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Scotch & Ginger, LLC.com designates the following individual as its agent for receipt of notifications of claimed copyright infringement.

By Email: info@scotchandginger.com

User Submitted Content

Scotch & Ginger, LLC retains the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate any accounts who use there member account for anything Scotch & Ginger, LLC deems inappropriate and related activities that Scotch & Ginger, LLC deems inappropriate. If any hostnames are found using pornography, Scotch & Ginger, LLC reserves the right to direct the involved hostnames to the appropriate authorities, or any other destination at our discretion.

Artwork Submission Policy

Scotch & Ginger, LLC uses every precaution within its means to keep every piece of artwork submitted in the condition it was received. However, Scotch & Ginger, LLC is not responsible for artwork lost in the mail, stolen during an event, and art work damaged during shipping to and from us.

Featured Artist/Artwork Policy

The term “Artist” refers to any number of individuals, groups, studios, agencies, clients, or projects featured on Scotchandginger.com. “Artists” include, but are not limited to, photographers, illustrators, retouchers, digital artists, directors, studios, agencies, interactive producers, type foundries, art directors and copywriters. Any artist featured on scotchandginger.com is featured based on an artist submission, user submission or at the discrepancy of Scotch & Ginger, LLC. If the artist wishes to be removed from the site, they may send a written request at any time to: Info@scotchandginger.com.

Not Received Items Policy

Scotch & Ginger, LLC does everything they can to send out any items promised or ordered in a timely manner. It could take up to 5 weeks to receive your items in the mail. We will resend your item if fit is not received up until 2 weeks of the deadline. To receive a Resend of an item, you must send an email to: Info@scotchandginger.com requesting the resend.

Other Terms

If any provision of this Terms of Use Agreement shall be unlawful, void or unenforceable for any reason, the other provisions (and any partially-enforceable provision) shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and enforceable to the maximum possible extent. You agree that this Terms of Use Agreement and any other agreements referenced herein may be assigned by Scotch & Ginger, LLC, in our sole discretion, to a third party in the event of a merger or acquisition. This Terms of Use Agreement shall apply in addition to, and shall not be superseded by, any other written agreement between us in relation to your participation as a Member. Member agrees that by accepting this Terms of Use Agreement, Member is consenting to the use and disclosure of their personally identifiable information and other practices described in our Privacy Policy Statement.

In Closing

In human speak, Scotch & Ginger is intended to help artists get noticed by advertising agencies, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, art buyers and anyone associated with the advertising industry. This website is intended to be a community, driven by recommendations and in close conversation with all artists. Scotch & Ginger is a labor of love, designed to bring unknown artists into the spotlight, aid in the hire of those seeking a connection with the advertising industry, and ultimately, make better, more exciting pieces of communication. If you have a problem with anything on this site, be cool about it and drop us a line. If you wish to have your work or name removed from the site, just let us know and we will promptly remove it. We are reasonable people and hope you are too.

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