Annette Thurston is an accomplished art director and studio artist based in Portland, Oregon. With more than 15 years experience in communications and design, she specializies in branding and corporate identity and interactive design and development.

Professional experience includes:

• Creative Director, Gard & Gerber, Portland, OR
• Art Director, Start Interactive, Portland, OR
• Production Manager & Graphic Designer, The PitchWeekly, Kansas City, MO
• Illustrator & Graphic Designer, NewTimes, Kansas City, MO

Currently, Annette is self-employeed as a full-time art director working out of her studio in the historic Oak Street Building. She takes an active role in local mentoring programs, contributing in-kind services to both p:ear and Write Around Portland. Her free time is spent focusing on studio art, reading and travel.

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