ABOUT
I began my career in graphic design while studying Marketing at UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. Since graduating in 2009, I have continued to work with both corporate and music industry clients.
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In 2015, I expanded my offerings to include screen printed concert posters and art prints. In my tenure as a poster artist, I have held the honor of winning multiple awards, selling out my prints at dozens of events and national art shows, and generating over of $35,000 in charitable contributions to non-profit organizations thus far. I am also a proud member of 1% for the planet, donating 1% of my annual revenue to environmental causes that protect our planet.
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I consider myself to be fluent in both corporate and music industry branding. I enjoy allowing concepts and aspects of both industries overlap in terms of theory, style, and approach whenever applicable.
Regardless of where you land on that spectrum, I have the resources at my fingertips to suit your needs.
When you're ready, contact me and we can work together to bring your vision to reality.
ACCOLADES
PRESS | "Local artist designs poster for presidential nominee", Port City Daily, October 2024
PRESS | "The Takeaway: In Print", Greater Wilmington Business Journal, September 2023
VIDEO/PRESS | "Tom Shaw is one of music’s most popular concert poster designers", WECT News 6, July 2023
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ART OF THE WEEK | Expressobeans.com, May 2022. Concert poster for Widespread Panic's 3 night run in Wilmington, NC on May 6-8, 2022
AWARD | Greater Wilmington Business Journal, September 2021. MADE Award - Category: Arts
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ART OF THE WEEK | Expressobeans.com, July 2021. Concert poster for Widespread Panic's 3 night run in Wilmington, NC on July 16-18, 2021
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ART OF THE WEEK | Expressobeans.com, September 2019. Concert poster for Umphrey's McGee's show in Wilmington, NC on August 18, 2019
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ART OF THE WEEK | Expressobeans.com, May 2017. Concert poster for Umphrey's McGee in St. Augustine, FL on April 29, 2017
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AWARD: ​"BEST OF" AD DESIGN | N2 Publishing, 2020. Print advertisement for Starcycle, Cedar Park TX
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AWARD: ​"BEST OF" AD DESIGN | N2 Publishing, 2018. Print advertisement for South End Surf Shop, Wrightsville Beach, NC
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PRESS | "Music's Poster Child", Greater Wilmington Business Journal, August 2020
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PRESS | "T. Shaw Designs and Nourish NC Partner to Feed New Hanover Students", Plantation Life Magazine, November 2019
PRESS | "Limited edition ILM tank tops to help feed New Hanover kids as school season approaches", Port City Daily, August 2019
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PRESS | "No longer in bands, Tom Shaw stays close to music by screen-printing show posters", Star News, May 2016
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PUBLISHED ARTICLE | SONICBIDS BLOG: A Graphic Designer's Top Tips for Creating an Eye-Catching Gig Poster, May 2015
CONTACT
Consultations are always free, and coffee's on me if you're local to Wilmington. Reach out with any ideas or questions that you may have and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!