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Specialization: Digital Artist, Illustrator &
Full-Stack PHP Developer
Based in: Destin, Florida USA

I'm Brandon Pence
Digital artist and software developer.

Portfolio

I'm the ihateartists guy

About Me

20 Years of Relentless
Conceptual Continuity

1,000+

Happy clients

20+

Years of experience

5,000+

Projects done

From an early age, I knew I was meant to do two things: work with computers and create art. That passion has never faded—it’s grown into a career that bridges the technical and the creative.

With over 20 years of experience as both a software engineer and digital artist, I’ve built a career delivering full-stack web applications, designing award-winning brand identities, and creating digital campaigns that drive real results.

Name Brandon Pence

Frontend Design
& Development

UI/UX Design Design to Code Full-Stack

I specialize in crafting front-end experiences that are as beautiful as they are functional. I’ve designed and developed interfaces using tools like Adobe Photoshop, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL—carrying projects from concept through deployment. My work spans POS systems, FEMA coordination platforms, and hundreds of websites.

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Digital Art &
Graphic Design

Photoshop Illustrator Procreate

My digital art journey began with Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and has grown to include teaching Photoshop and Illustrator at the college level. My work has won multiple Addy Awards and been featured in galleries and magazines. Whether for web, print, or motion, I bring artistry and precision to every project.

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Digital Marketing
& Social Media Management

Social Media Analytics

I’ve managed full-scale digital campaigns across Meta, Google, and standalone websites I’ve designed and developed myself. My marketing strategies consistently outperform external agencies—driving leads, conversions, and brand visibility.

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Brand Identity
Specialist

Logo Design Style Guides

From international coffee franchises to local businesses, I’ve developed complete brand kits—logos, uniforms, packaging, signage, and web presence. I know how to create visual systems that are memorable, scalable, and strategically aligned.

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Resume

A bit of what I've done

I’ve never had a “traditional” job in the retail sense—my career has been built entirely on creating. Along the way, I’ve delivered work that’s appeared on billboards, in magazines, across national ad campaigns, and behind the scenes of countless businesses. The portfolio is too large to count, and I’m always adding to it.

Accolades & Awards

2013
Gold Advertising Addy Award

issued by American Advertising Awards agency

2013
Best in Show - Community Exhibit

issued by Arts and Design Society of Northwest Florida non-profit organization

2012
Gold Advertising Addy Award

issued by American Advertising Awards agency

2012
Audience Choice Award

issued by Mattie Kelley Foundation of the Arts non-profit organization

2011
Gold Advertising Addy Award

issued by American Advertising Awards agency

2011
Best in Show - "Technology" Exhibit

issued by Northwest Florida Arts Association non-profit organization

2010
Best in Show - Community Exhibit

issued by Arts and Design Society of Northwest Florida non-profit organization

2010
1st Place Digital Art Category - Community Exhibit

issued by Arts and Design Society of Northwest Florida non-profit organization

2010
1st Place Audience Choice - Community Exhibit

issued by Arts and Design Society of Northwest Florida non-profit organization

2010
Best in Show - "Lyrically Inspired" Exhibit

issued by Northwest Florida Arts Association non-profit organization

2010
Best in Show - "Technology" Exhibit

issued by Northwest Florida Arts Association non-profit organization

2010
Best in Show - "Consumerism" Exhibit

issued by Northwest Florida Arts Association non-profit organization

2010
Best in Show - "Flashback" Exhibit

issued by Northwest Florida Arts Association non-profit organization

2009
Audience Choice - "Deepwater Horizon" Exhibit

issued by Full Circle Art Gallery

2009
Audience Choice Award

issued by Mattie Kelley Foundation of the Arts non-profit organization

Employment Experience

2014 - Present
Senior Artist and Senior Web Developer

employed full-time by Jelly What Software Solutions

2008 - 2014
Senior Artist and Senior Web Developer

employed full-time by Cuppy's Coffee Franchise / Dr. Smoothie Franchise / Popalicious Franchise

2006 - 2008
Senior Artist and Lead Advertising Manager

employed full-time by Cuppy's Coffee Franchise / Dr. Smoothie Franchise / Popalicious Franchise

2002 - 2006
Lead Artist and Jr. Writer

employed full-time by Koco Sports - International Sports Magazine

What's in My Bag

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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Premiere Pro
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After Effects
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Procreate
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HTML5
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CSS3
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jQuery
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Semantic UI
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Google API

Contact

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