Life has taken me in an unexpected direction. I started qhgraphics in response to a friend of mine, Drew Bott, and his headstone company, Bott Monument. It was an exciting adventure, and I really loved doing what I did, only I am about 10 years too early as far as others being ready for the technology.
Not only that, but I came to realize how little I knew about monuments, and as I have worked for Bott's the last few months, I have come to love everything about the business. I am now a full time graphic designer for Drew. I am also currently building his website, www.bottmonument.com. We are trying to take monument design from being a car mechanic business to something more of a respected artistic venture. Drew has that vision, and I love working with him.
You'll see me around however. My goal has always been to get others involved with newer types of technology, and to think outside the box. I'm sure in the future I will be doing presentations on web and graphic design at future Monument Builder's of North America Conventions(that is, once I pay my fees!).
Feel free to email me anytime. There are a zillion import companies that try to do something cheaper than the next person, and skimp on quality. You all know the type I am referring to. If that is your cup of tea, then so be it. But you will not last if I have anything to say about it. I am for the companies that truly care about their craftsmanship, and enriching peoples lives. Yes I work for Bott, but I care about any monument company that strives to the standards that I have seen Drew exhibit.
If this site is up in a few months, it will be a community forum for smaller businesses that care about craftsmanship and technology. In the mean time I have a lot of work to do!
Best Wishes
Lee Crook
