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I was looking for unique creative ideas and graphics that would catch potential client’s attention and draw them to my business; James delivers all that and more, every time. Great work, highly recommended!

James is a super-creative, talented artist that has a great eye for clean, functional design, whether it is in advertising art or websites. I have worked with him on a couple of projects, and I found that he does great work. He is insightful, patient, and listens well, and I find that this helps him develop solutions that are responsive to his customers’ needs.

I hired James to create a logo for my company. He went the extra mile to deliver exactly what we were looking for, on time and with great results. Hire him, you’ll be happy you did.

James is creative, knowledgeable, always has a great sense of humor and has the ability to help a “non-techie” understand the process. James is a favorite!

James is an intense design professional. He is creative, inventive and fast. He has done work for me many times and the results are always brilliant.

I have used Independent Studios several times on Projects. Clients would remark to me that they always appreciated that he seemed to read their mind and be able to formulate designs based on what they were trying to convey. Many of his designs even 5 years later are still viewed as fresh and great looking sites that look like the design was just made. I look very much forward to using his services again.

I asked James to help me design a new look for my business cards, which he did, but beyond that his work was so impressive that he unwillingly transformed the look and feel of my entire organization. I cannot thank him enough for his creative talent, his listening ear(s), and his ability to capture the essence of what I wanted and actually make it happen. There is a chance he is a wizard.

James is a solid creative professional with a wide range of skills and styles in his toolbox! He is a valued member on any team!

A healthy balance of left and right brain activity produces great results when marketing (ex. art and science). James walked the line and stayed committed, often spending more time than was expected to “get it right”. Great value and high integrity should not be overlooked…you will find both with James. I will use him again.

James is creative, knowledgeable, always has a great sense of humor and has the ability to help a “non-techie” understand the process. James is a favorite!

James always delivers amazing end results. His creativity and ability to put all the pieces of the puzzle together are really hard to find in the design world. We have hired him on numerous projects and have been thrilled will with the final product each and every time.

James has an amazing knack for nailing exactly what we want creatively. His vast knowledge of design and integration of web and social media has taken our organization well beyond anything we could have accomplished on our own.

James is simply the best graphic designer there is. If you are fortunate enough to work with James, you will not regret your decision.

Over the past decade I have had the opportunity to work with James on a number of projects. Each time he was able to deliver results that far exceeded our expectations. Whether it was the redesign of our professional hockey logo or developing marketing materials with Ford/Wayne Gretzky, the results were always the same – excellent! James brings a unique sense of humour and creativity to the table on each and every project that he takes on. An absolute pleasure to work with.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing James both professionally and personally for a number of years now. Professionally, he’s saved my derriere on more than one occasion, and I’m always impressed with his work and its perfect blend of skill and creativity. As a friend attending the same church, I’ve watched James and his family give of their time and talent time and again for the common good. And as a father, I’ve respected his seemingly innate ability to handle the toughest job of all — being a dad — and doing it incredibly well.

When the Asheville Smoke Pro Hockey team hired James to design and launch its new website, and lay out all of the organization’s media guides and programs, he came to us more creative ideas than we could have even imagined. He routinely went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure each job was done to our complete satisfaction. I have since moved on to a new company and have plans to start other projects on the side, and when I am in need of graphic design work he’ll be the first person I consider.

James always delivers amazing end results. His creativity and ability to put all the pieces of the puzzle together are really hard to find in the design world. We have hired him on numerous projects and have been thrilled will with the final product each and every time.

James is the best! I speak to him at least once a day about ongoing projects.

Do not be deceived by James’ laid back approach, as he is no slouch. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find someone at his level of unparalleled creativity and heart for his work. Each time I work with James he is able to take a small, poorly thought out idea, and somehow magically turn it into an incredible, memorable, and beautiful (for a lack of better term) item. The attention to detail and superior results are well worth your time in contacting Mr. Gaffney.

James is a terrific graphics artist. His work was always prompt, well received, and, from a developer stand-point, very easy to implement. James works very well with clients, colleagues, and superiors.