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Hello, my name is Thomas Kellar.

As far back as I can remember, I have always had a fascination with all things art and design related. From some of my earliest memories watching cartoons and anime on tv while scribbling crude versions of them in crayon, to taking my first steps with Adobe Photoshop to make t-shirt designs for local bands in high school, to putting the final touches on paintings for my first solo gallery show during the last few months of my time in college, I have always found a way to fill my life with the creative process.

This innate passion for art and design resulted in my enrollment in a Graphic Design Academy in high school and the Studio Art program at the University of California, Riverside. These programs gave me a unique perspective, an understanding of art history, as well as a passion for innovation. Naturally, this has lead me to the field of graphic design, where I currently serve the Economic Development Department of the City of Moreno Valley. Graphic design has allowed me to utilize my creative and practical skills, and it continues to provide me with new challenges that help me learn and grow. In addition to art and design, I still find ways to inject creativity into my free time, with playing guitar, songwriting, and skateboarding being some of my favorite hobbies.