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Welcome to jarsloth.com, an online portfolio of my work and personal projects. Please take a moment to look around and browse through some of my samples.

about me john schumacher

After earning my BA in American Studies, it became apparent that unless I wanted to stay in school indefinitely, using my degree to support myself was probably not feasible. I began to think about the things I enjoyed doing and how they could lead me to an alternative career path.

Shortly after college, two key events happened: I was introduced to web design software and I purchased a Nikon FM2n manual SLR. As I begin experimenting with photography - my everyday viewpoint changed as I began to see everything around me in terms of composition and framing. So with the help of my brother (a graphic designer), my camera, and several dubious versions of Photoshop, GoLive, and Dreamweaver, I began to teach myself the basics of design.

I have since built upon my interest with formal training and expanded my focus to print design. I currently work for Zaner-Bloser, an educational publisher located in Columbus, Ohio. This position has given me a strong foundation in graphic design as well as invaluable experience.