About the Artist
Eric is a Graphic Designer for The Sterling Group Multi Media Productions in New Lenox, IL. Eric is a traditionally trained Illustrator, having graduated from The American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, his major in Commercial Arts and Graphic Design. During his time at the American Academy of Art, Eric was honored by having two of pieces entered into the Academy's archives.
Eric and his lovely wife, Mindy, make their home in Bradley, IL just south of Chicago. They spend their "spare time" working on making their house a home and raising their three cats, Rubella, London, and Oliver, as well as their three pug dogs, Buca, Gracie Lu, and Napoleon.
Eric does commissioned illustration and sells originals and prints. Email Eric at ericjcockrell@gmail.com for inquiries.
Education
1995 - 1999 American Academy of Art Chicago, IL
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with a major in Commercial Arts and Illustration
•Several pieces of my work have been entered into the American Academy of Arts archives.
Practical Employment
2006 - Current
The Sterling Group (Multimedia) New Lennox, IL
http://www.thesterlinggroup.org
Web Designer
•Design and maintain websites
•Create Interactive CD-ROMs
•Design materials for print
2001 - Current
Duvall (Rock Band) Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Design and maintain website (http://www.duvallmusic.com)
•Design advertising
•Promote band via internet
•Act as ambassador to the fans
1999 - Current
Smoking Popes (Rock Band) Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Design and maintain website (http://www.smokingpopes.net)
•Promote band via internet
•Act as ambassador to the fans
2005 - Current
The Imaginary (Webcomic strip and Comic Book) Chicago, IL
Web Designer / Illustration
•Design and maintain website (http://www.the-imaginary.com)
•Writer and Artist for strip and book
2003 - Current
Catered Birth (Birth Assistance) Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Layout and maintain website (http://www.cateredbirth.com)
2004 - Current
Camp Nawakwa (YMCA Family Camp) Lac Du Flambeau, WI
Web Designer
•Layout for website (http://www.nawakwa.com)
2005
Adhesive Man (Webcomic strip) Chicago, IL
Web Designer / Illustration
•Design and maintain website (http://www.adhesiveman.com)
•Writer and Artist for strip
1999 - 2005
Double Zero Records Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Design and maintain website (http://www.smokingpopes.net)
•Design and maintain website (http://www.dzstreet.com) (Discontinued in 2002)
•Designed promotional stickers for Double Zero Rock Band "Duvall"
•Design Advertising
2003 - 2004
University (Rock Band) Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Layout and maintain website (http://www.universitymusic.net)
1999 - 2000
The Men’s Group (Rock Band) Chicago, IL
Web Designer
•Design and maintain website (http://listen.to/themensgroup)
•Promote band via internet
