Mark Todd is a Norfolk, Virginia based freelance illustrator and author. After spending many years as a graphic artist and art director, Todd now spends his time illustrating, pursuing design projects, writing books, cycling and swimming.
Clients: Bull City Learning, United Therapeutics, Norfolk GAINS,
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance
Previous experience:
J Walter Thompson Technology, San Jose, California
Art Director
Clients: Avant, Namco, Netscreen, Mercury Interactive, NCR
Marcus Advertising, Cleveland, Ohio
Graphic Designer
Clients: Fox Sports Ohio, Ohio Lottery, Cleveland Indians, Fairfield Hospital, Kelly Tires
Printco, Richmond, Virginia
Graphic Designer
Clients: Virginia Historical Society, Black History and Cultural Center of Va.,
The Richmond Children?s Museum.
Education:
Radford University, Radford, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Art
Local Associations and Accomplishments:
Norfolk GAINS
Founding member, established 2010
A grassroots advocacy group with a mission of raising awareness of the needs of Norfolk Public Schools at the local and state level by cooperative action and civic advocacy.
Norfolk Drawing Group
Active member
Elizabeth River Project – 2023
Painting added to the collection at the new Ryan Resilience Lab.
Kindred Art Project – 2023
Commissioned to create artwork for public spaces of the Tidewater Gardens community.
Keep Norfolk Beautiful – 2019
Commissioned to join artists to create public art in Lafayette Park on garbage cans located throughout the park.
