Hi, I'm Justin -- creator of 11/26 Art Studio, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Specializing in music merchandise design, I've made a full time career creating content and design for a variety of nationally known artists, as well as local bands just starting out their journeys. My work is featured all year long in retail and online stores, through summer festivals and touring seasons. You can pick up a variety of my designs at establishments such as Hot Topic, Rue 21, Spencers, and more!

I began my design education in 2008 at my BA program at The Creative Center, based in Omaha, Nebraska. For the next 3 years, I was able to focus primarily on art and design with the specialized curriculum that TCC offered. With my passion and drive to succeed in this field, I graduated Valedictorian with a Bachelors of Fine Art degree in 2011. Promptly after graduating, I accepted an incredible role as the sole designer for a merchandise company that worked with schools and sports teams from around the country. In this introduction to the field, I learned the value of time management as well as the importance of communication and taking care of a client. 

In 2012, I began the next phase of my career at an internship at The Refinery, based in Burbank, California. It was a dream of mine to design movie posters and DVD covers, and The Refinery fulfilled that dream. For 3 months, I was involved in the creative process behind movie campaigns including Grudge Match, Rio 2, Europa Report and many more. My contributions wouldn't end up as a part of any of the final artwork for these projects, but the experience of working with such high end clientele and a fast paced environment helped shaped how I work today. 

Through the things I learned and the variety of experiences I had working for other entities, I was inspired to create something of my own. 11/26 Art Studio was crafted to help me develop and grow as a designer, and I am dedicated to serving my clients in an ever-evolving industry. I take great pride in my work and am thankful for the opportunities that have sprung from my hard work and committment to my craft. I feel lucky to work within the industry that I do, and look forward to working with new clients, provide top notch work, and learn new things along the way.