OVER TWO DECADES OF CUSTOM APPAREL
My journey into screen printing began at the end of 2003 with a simple goal: to make a few shirts for friends. What started as a hobby quickly grew into creating apparel for local businesses, events, and organizations. Along the way, I discovered two things—a passion for design and an obsession with understanding every part of the printing process.
Back then, learning wasn't as easy as opening YouTube or joining an online forum. Equipment was difficult to find, reliable information was scarce, and most of the lessons came through trial and error. I taught myself the fundamentals before continuing my education through Vastex and countless hours behind the press. Every mistake became another lesson, and every job became another opportunity to improve.
As my experience grew, I found myself drawn to simulated process and complex multicolor printing. Those projects demanded more patience, better artwork, tighter registration, and a deeper understanding of ink and color. They challenged me to become a better printer, and they shaped the way I approach every project today. I never attended a prestigious art school, and I didn't start with a formal background in graphic design. My education came from thousands of hours on press, solving production problems, learning from talented mentors, and working alongside great customers. That real-world experience has become the foundation of everything I create.
Years of printing by hand taught me how every adjustment affects the final result. Moving into automatic production expanded those capabilities, allowing me to deliver the same level of consistency whether producing one shirt or ten thousand.
Today, I continue to create original apparel, solve production challenges, and help bring ideas to life through screen printing, embroidery, artwork, and hands-on experience. Whether I'm creating my own designs or printing for a customer, every project is approached with the same attention to detail and respect for the craft.
ON SITE TRAINING
Over years of training, clients, I have found that success rates are much higher when trained in your own environment on your equipment. It allows for the best retention rates of the new knowledge and shows a greater return on your investment. There are many aspects of screen printing that are best learned hands-on, and learning them on your equipment in person is one of the most powerful ways to grow and succeed. If you are just starting out and do not have equipment, visiting my training facility in NY will give you a great start to try some of the machines and tools to see what will be the right fit for your business.
ONLINE TRAINING
Out of state shops have a larger challenge in making the trip to my facility in New York or fly me to their location. In this case we can explore more cost effective video options which allows me to tailor the education for exactly what you are looking to learn, without the added travel costs.This works well for some prepress subjects, and is also really effective when it comes to artwork and separations. The videos I prepare are specific to you and you can watch at your pace and learn the techniques requested. Contact me to learn more about this option.
PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED
The methods and procedures I teach were crafted from almost 2 decades of use in my own print shop. Being the owner / operator, allowed me to hone my skills in the art department, the screen room, and on the presses (both manual and automatics). Over the years in business I have continued my education, expanding my knowledge base and printing skills. I stay up to date on the latest equipment to refine proven techniques for the highest quality prints possible. Contact me today to learn how I can help you get started or improve.