Rod Taylor is a qualified Graphic Designer who has worked in the Industry for over 30 years. During that time he worked as an Artist, Art Director, Production Manager, Owner Printer and a Teacher of Desktop Publishing. He has also written training manuals on Desktop Publishing used by various teaching organizations and books on Desktop Publishing sold on the General market. He has been involved in Offset Printing, Pre-Press, Screen Printing, Digital Printing and Sublimation Printing. All of which he has had practical 'hands on' experience. A great deal of this information is passed on for free at his web sites
http://www.opengraphicdesign.net
http://www.desktoptips.net
http://www.desktoppublishingnews.net
http://www.inkscapetutorials.net
http://www.scribustutorials.net
http://www.thegimptutorials.net
Rod has also published his first novel 'Morris The Ogre' which is a Fantasy Fairytale that offers much more than a good ripping yarn. It is a positive affirmation of life in a world that needs as much as it can get.
Rod is currently studying for his Diploma of Professional Counselling and is still actively working as a Graphic Artist and Writer.
Rod thinks Hub pages is the 'real future of the internet' Its about time that viewers have a chance to access real content from real people.Go Hubbers !!!!!
Rod passed away on 29th November 2009 after a short battle with Cancer. Rod's Wife and Family are so proud of his achievements, his wide range of interests, and kind heart. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Thank you to all that took interest in his writings.