Richard Reitz Smith

Freelance Designer, Illustrator, Artist

Camden, ME

designandsmith.com

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Pulling from wide ranging interests, no two assignments are alike. Uncommon. Custom. Solutions.

I work to find custom visual solutions that communicate effectively and have visual impact.
Education
- MFA Graphic Design, Package Design
  
  Tyler School of Art, Temple University
  
  1989 - 1991
- BFA Fine Art- Illustration/Painting
  
  Carnegie Mellon University
  
  1982 - 1986
Experience
- Creative Art Director
  
  DesignSmith Creative Ventures
  
  Camden, ME
  
  Jul 1995 - Present (26 years 3 months)
  
  DesignSmith Creative Ventures • Offsite Design Consultant Multi-discipline studio providing expert consultation and customized solutions for unconventional projects within brand identity, package design, letterpress & book arts, invitations & print collateral, event design, illustration and photography and web/video design. Clients have included: Graffam Solutions, Yarmouth, ME for CEI, ArchSolar, GrowSmart & more • Schooner Taber, Rockland, ME • Eastern Maine Health System Foundation, Bangor, ME • Cellardoor Winery, Lincolnville, ME • Salt Bay Chamberfest, Damariscotta, ME • University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI • SISCO, Sterling Heights, MI • Pearson Education, New York, NY • American Craft Museum, New York, NY • Kiss Cosmetics, Port Washington, NY • R.H. Macy’s & Co., New York, NY
Awards

Maine Media College + Workshops Book Artist in Residence - Summer 2015

Business Insider Feature Article, www.businessinsider.com/the-work-of-richard-reitz-smith-2014-7

Land Marks — Nature as Metaphor, Bangor Public Library, ME— Solo Exhibition 2014

MyPitch.com — International packaging/branding competition for Hénaff Charcuterie of France. 2013

Maine Ad Club—2009 Silver- Packaging. 2009

Maine Ad Club—2009 Bronze-Logo. 2009

Maine Ad Club—2007 Bronze- Calendar. 2007

Second Big Book of Logos-10 logos. 2000

Graphic Design:USA2000, 1999 & 1998-Excellence for Wine promotions.

Beverage & Food Advertising Awards-CDROM design. 1998
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Figure Drawings

Figure Drawings from Richard Reitz Smith

Figure Drawings

Standing Nude- Torso Twisted

Nude Seated on Metal Chair

Seated Nude

Eduardo

Reclining Nude

Wading

Waiting Seated

Seated_Snorkel

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Richard Reitz Smith

Freelance Designer, Illustrator, Artist Camden, ME