Pete Vassilakos, creator/founder of VASSdesign was born and raised in Montreal, Qc, Canada in 1975.
Before settling on art design, his path through life took many different directions filled with opportunities and experiences such as; photography, teaching, theatre (set design, prop design, lighting, audio, pyrotechnics, stage management), film/video production, travel, art, woodworking, historical re-enacting, radio, music, and Aviation service.
In 2013, Pete decided to take a chance and start his own business creating rustic/vintage signs and decor, and set out on a mission to make a living doing it.
Pete, like the swabs at Barnacle Bill Magazine, has a pathalogical obsession with the Heroric age of Polar Exploration. He's agreed to become our 'designer in residence' and he's promised not to laugh too much at the 'homely nature' of BBM's design, until we can afford a pro our patient readers are stuck with the Editor's ham fisted design attempts I'm afraid!
Throughout January, February and March's editions of BBM you will come across adverts that look a bit out of place. These are all examples of Pete's brilliant designs, they are all avaliable for sale if you click on the advert. Or, if reading this in print, visit: VassDesigns at Esty or www.vassdesignpolarart.com
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