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Norman Adams has been working in the graphic arts “kitchen” since earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His first job out of school was with a graphic design studio in Louisville, Swearingen Graphics a division of Price Weber; with clients as diverse as Mercedes-Benz, KFC, International Harvester, and GE.
He was Senior Illustrator at Fresh Produce in Minneapolis working for Burlington Northern and clients of advertising agencies such as Charmicheal-Lynch, Bozell&Jacobs and others.
Norman “cooked” for a number of years with Sheehy/Knoph Advertising in Louisville as Art Director applying his skills to clients such as NTS Properties, Norton Hospital, Louisville Visitor’s Bureau, and the State of Kentucky.
As Senior Art Director at Halblieb/Beggs in Louisville Norman worked with Humana Health Plans, Papa John’s Pizza, and the Louisville Water Company.
At Churchill Downs Incorporated Norman served as Senior Designer overseeing the quality of its well-known brand and was honored to create a new Derby logo each year the in-house Art Department existed (2003-2007).
Nowadays Norman relishes the heat of the “kitchen” offering his services on a freelance basis to clients such as Heaven Hill Distilleries, Innovations in Peacemaking International, Shoe Sensation, and AA Clay Studio and Gallery. He’s available. Norman has recently added to his portfolio a line of patterns.
Call Norman for a take-out order at Norm’s Deli: 502 656-8110 or email at normsdeligraphics@gmail.com normsdelitake-out.com
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Noses are wonderful, aren't they? They help us breathe, enhance our facial makeup, and give unique definitions to our appearances and personalities. In Preposterous Proboscises, Norman Adams presents a humorous collection of noses, each more absurd and exaggerated than the last. Plucked from the recesses of Adams' wildest imagination, these noses vary in shape, size, color, and personality. Beginning with the evolution of the nose from our oldest primate ancestor, the ape, to ridiculous drawings of elephant trunks on human faces, you will find a wide range of pictures depicting the nose in all its diversity, both real (not really) and imagined. Lose yourself in the familiarity of a man's best friend, or maybe take a fleeting glance at the audacity of the running nose.
Treat yourself to a hilarious collection of illustrations and have a laugh or two with Preposterous Proboscises. Honestly, at first, I was a bit skeptical about reviewing a book of art dedicated solely to noses. However, once I dove into this quirky collection, I found myself chuckling and marveling at the sheer creativity and genius of nose-inspired art. Norman Adams is a master of his craft, presenting a collection of delightful drawings that wouldn't look out of place in a funny comic book or a satirical cartoon. This book will appeal to readers of all ages. Whether you're a teenager looking for some humor or an older person trying to lift your spirits, it will certainly brighten your day. I absolutely loved this book and can't recommend it highly enough!
