A passionate creative, designer, and storyteller, Auly has experience working with the biggest names in comics, tabletop roleplaying games, and social media.
“Meticulous, inventive, whimsical, and imaginative creator. Could give more treats. “ From his familiar, Ham the cat.
About the Wizard
Intrigued by the mysteries of life early on, Auly devoured books of all kinds, eventually realizing that the genre of fantasy was his favored terrain. As an avid nerd and artist, he is experienced in many arcane practices, and even the quite mundane crafts he tends to add magic to. A creator and craftsman at heart, they strive to learn everything they can to the best of their ability so that they can make this world just a bit better than they found it.
After discovering many worlds via books and games, Auly decided to enter school to study narrative and creative writing. Immediately out of school, he entered the workforce in the marketing field. His skills in graphic design and marketing grew over time and experience. His passion for art and design never dimmed, it only grew over the years.
He currently lives in the wilds of Florida with his beloved partner of 10 years and their menagerie. The menagerie consists of: Albin, a very ugly dog who is also super cute; Jujubee, a large, roly-poly tuxedo cat; and Ham, a long haired black cat who also might be a void god, and is also Auly’s familiar.
Proficiencies
Graphic Design
With an innate and trained eye, Auly combines their knowledge of graphic design principles such as color theory, balance, and layout to create appealing visuals targeted to clients’ demographics and brand goals. His history as a marketing coordinator keeps him on the pulse of what a well rounded design needs to accomplish and the foresight of what a full campaign might entail.
Typography & Fonts
Auly's love of words translates to his font design. Using weight, spacing, and details, he creates unique typography to enhance a project's visual identity and boost engagement. Whether it's a playful script for a children's brand or a bold, modern typeface for a tech startup, Auly ensures that the message isn't just communicated, it's amplified by the very words themselves.
Product Ideation
There’s almost never a moment when Auly’s inventor brain is not coming up with some sort of new product. By leveraging his design knowledge and user empathy, he sketches out ideas, absorbs feedback, and refines them. This collaborative process leads to product concepts that address the initial need and considers budgets and constraints, leaving clients excited about possibilities.
Writing & Narrative Design
Creative writing and narrative design is Auly’s lifeblood. Fascinated by the ways different mediums can present narrative, they relish the chance to write creatively, be it a blog, book, table-top roleplaying game, video game, or any other storytelling medium. Focusing on worldbuilding, narrative consistency, natural dialogue, character development, and descriptive prose, Auly brings worlds and characters to life in a thoughtful way, building on decades of experience and their Creative Writing degree.
Book Design & Bookbinding
With books being a foundational part of their life, it’s no surprise that Auly has been passionate about their construction for upwards of twenty years. They are practiced in designing book covers, interiors, and formatting everything from novels to children’s books. Additionally, they create books by hand, using ancient techniques combined with modern advancements to craft one of a kind books as gifts or products. Auly also restores old or damaged books to keep them usable for years to come.
Illustration
Auly's artistic talents extend into digital and hand-drawn illustrations where he breathes life into concepts. Whether it's a whimsical character sketch or a detailed product illustration, Auly's illustrations possess a unique charm and energy. With command of line, form, and color, they capture the essence of a subject via years of practice and craft. This versatility allows him to seamlessly integrate his illustrations into any project, adding a layer of depth and personality that elevates the overall experience.