First earned an Associate's Degree in Visual Communication from the Art Institute of Philadelphia then added a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Temple University's Tyler School of Art.  With a portfolio that emphasizes illustration, have been putting talents toward illustration and Graphic Design work ever since.  Notable recent work includes the regular cartoon feature "Just for Kicks" in the magazine TAE KWAN DO TIMES.

Illustration,Digital Prepress/Imaging  

ABILITIES:
Digital prepress background in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Acrobat, and Quark Xpress, in both MAC and Windows formats .Experience preflight/trouble shooting files, including color correction.  Familiar with use of stat cameras, plate production, and related duties.  Documented proof of high mechanical aptitude.  Experience in mechanical repair of power hand tools, material finishing, basic electronic assembly & repair.
EDUCATION:
1997:
Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Beech and Penrose Av., Elkin’s Park, PA. 19027.  Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Graphic Design Major.
1990-92:
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426.  Part-time student.  Courses taken include Psychology, English, and Astronomy.
ABILITIES:
Digital prepress background in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Acrobat, and Quark Xpress, in both MAC and Windows formats .Experience preflight/trouble shooting files, including color correction.  Familiar with use of stat cameras, plate production, and related duties.  Done freelance graphic design and illustration for clients such as Phoenixville Federal Savings & Loan and Puleo Realty.A thorough collection of my work can be viewed at http://www.creativehotlist.com/mbuckwalter
EDUCATION:
1997:
Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Beech and Penrose Av., Elkin’s Park, PA. 19027.  Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Graphic Design Major.
1990-92:
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426.  Part-time student.  Courses taken include Psychology, English, and Astronomy.
EXPERIENCE:
1997 - present
Freelance Graphic Design & Illustration for clients including Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, Valley Forge Martial Arts, CAG Truck Capital and Puleo Realty. Brought from concept to production full color trade paper ads, illustration for promotional pieces, magazine spot illustration, and  commissioned water color.