About Sean Grady
It all started when I got into my High School Computer Graphics class. Ever since I discovered I could make art within Photoshop, I never stopped messing with it. My methods and techniques have continued to change as I have learned more about my craft and software, but the curiosity remains the same. I still get a thrill when I've found something new or recognize how to recreate an effect in another piece of art or design.
I am a certified BA in Graphic design (Bachelor’s from Carson-Newman University) and I work on all kinds of projects as I continue to expand my repertoire, from Forbes 500 companies to local businesses and friends. I enjoy teaching, experimenting, and collaborating. My goal is to keep honing my skills and keep working with people who inspire me. That could be you!
About the Name, Valency Graphics
Valency came around because of an old gamer tag that I used online, which came from "Valence Electrons." If you are unfamiliar with chemistry, then allow me to explain: Valence Electrons are the electrons that are in the outermost shell of an element. They determine what the element bonds to, reacts with, and how its electrical properties will appear. It’s a catalyst that determines why an element is the way it is and how it interacts with everything around it. It’s also the catalyst for electricity.
Making bonds with my clients and helping them connect with their market is what I love to do. I learn about my clients and their markets, then design to their strengths within their chosen markets. In order to design well, I have to know what makes their element interact with other elements. That's how Valency applies to me. And to think, this defining feature of my life was picked because high-school-me thought "Valency" sounded cool. Who knew?!
