Steven D.
CARLISLE
Steve Carlisle is an artist from North Georgia. He uses computers to make art. His training in graphic arts & photography allowed him to become a Master Printmaker, too. He writes for magazines & newspapers and is an excellent photojournalist. He also designs ads for print advertisers. In 1994 Carlisle founded a digital atelier, Thunderbird Editions, and has collaborated with hundreds of famous artists from all over the world.
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Experience
Technical
Thunderbird Editions, Ltd.
1994 - Present | Digital Printmaking & Design Studio
Owner and principal designer. Fine art printing on Epson Pro Graphics inkjet printers for photographers. Specialist in state of the art piezographic black & white inksets. Creating ads to help small business with marketing strategies taking advantage of FaceBook, Twitter & Instagram.
Smoke Signals
2017 - Present | Journalist
His photographs and feature articles are refreshingly original, keeping readers informed on culture and the the art scene in North Georgia.
Carlisle Motor Company
1979 - 2009 | C.E.O.
Owned & Operated 4 New Car Dealerships in the Tampa Bay Area & directed marketing strategy & advertising, including newspaper, television & radio. Built the Most Trusted Auto Dealership Brand with the Highest Customer Loyalty Rating in Ford Motor Company history.
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
InDesign
Dreamweaver • Muse • CSS
Illustrator
Video Editing
Tri-Citi Auto Warehouse
1985 - 2005 | C.E.O.
Owned 4 Auto Parts Warehouse Distributorships in Central & South Florida. I directed the marketing strategy & advertising for 21 auto parts stores. I was Ford Motor Company’s Florida Motorcraft distributor for Ford & Lincoln-Mercury dealerships.
St. Petersburg Times
1972 - 1980 | Photojournalist & Writer
His photographs of the entertainment scene or world of professional sports were my specialty, but as a young stringer he went wherever he was needed to document a story. He wrote stories, too.
NOTABLES
Education
Eckerd College
2009 | BA • Management
Majored in Business & Management Studies.
San Francisco Art Institute
1974 - 1977 | Photography • Printmaking
Studied photography, printmaking, literature & art history.
University of South Florida
1996 - 1998 | Adjunct Professor
As an adjunct professor & Research Fellow at USF's public/private fine art institution, Graphicstudio, he taught in the USF College of Art, while collaborating with visiting artists in printmaking.
Southern Graphics Council
Lesley Dill Billboard Public Art
Film About Caledesi Island
Panelist & Hosted an Iris Printing Salon
Fine Art Billboards for blue chip artist
Directed & Narrated Documentary Film
Hooters Museum
Ruth Eckerd Hall • Drummer Boy
MTV & VH-1 in New York City
Museum of Corporate History • Restaurant Chain
Commissioned to Illustrate Collages for Theater Group
Printed Gallery Show for Staff & Guest Artists
Sandpearl History Wall
Rotary International Poster
Hard Rock Cafes • Worldwide
History of Florida Exhibit • Hotel Lobby
Marketing for President of Rotary International
Printed Rock Photos • Baron Wolman
Museum of Fine Art • St. Pete
Waltercio Caldas • Artist Book
Tampa International Airport
Carlisle's Photograph in Permanent Collection
Created & Printed Hand-made book
Historical Photos of Tampa • Delta Terminal
SOME FINE FOLKS I'VE HELPED ALONG THE WAY
"When I saw the Sandpearl History Wall I wanted them to create the Hooters Museum. Steve Carlisle was a pleasure to work with & The Museum he built for us is a Fantastic Marketing Tool!"
-Ed Droste, Founder & Marketing Chief for Hooters
STEVEN D. CARLISLE
12191 Big Canoe
Jasper, Georgia 30143
