Sam Harmer

John Lennon Exhibition promotional collateral. Client: Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Pet Insurance. Client: Traffic, commission for petinsurance.com.au

How did your creative journey begin?
I was always drawing and creating as a child. I would spend lots of times imitating other artists work - which was a great learning tool. I even used to make puppets!  The choice of career just had to be something creative, where I could earn a living. I didn’t know a lot about graphic design, but it seemed a good fit.

How would you describe your practice?
I generally tell people I’m a graphic design with a strength in illustration. I sit on a computer design logos, publications, characters & illustrations in a commercial context. I also teach creative skills at a territory level.

What are you working on right now?
I recently completed some illustrated butcher characters for Tibaldi Small goods, that was a cool job. Also I have find with City of Ballarat working on the Healthy Eating initiative. That’s probably the most notable things at the moment.

What is your connection to Ballarat?
I’ve lived here most of my life. School and university here. I think Ballarat is a good City, a good size with lots of opportunity. I don’t mind the cold too much either!

How would you describe the creative community in Ballarat?
There seems to be a very wide range of creative people in Ballarat. From fine artists, musicians, through to designers and the like working very successfully in the commercial field.

Can you give us three words to sum up your inspiration?
Retro, bold, fun.

Discover more about Sam’s portfolio and work at Harmer Creative.

Eat Well Feel Good Ballarat. Client:City of Ballarat and Ballarat Health Services.

i-brainmap website, book illustrations and website. Client: Rita McInnes.