“When Clarke generously called out for charities that needed help with work - we answered, and are very glad that we did! www.centrefordreams.ca NFP is launching a Virtual Wellness Weekend Fundraiser with our wonderful corporate partner at #LululemonMarkville. Clarke quickly understood our strategy, and developed insightful and engaging creative that is sure to breakthrough the overcrowded charitable and wellness space. From our entire Dream Team, a heartfelt thank you Clarke!”
Sandy Watt / Director of Communications, Humber College Industry Liaison Instructor, Marketer
"Thanks for sharing, Clarke. Your work is excellent and if we need anything, we will absolutely be in touch."
Nicolette Cosburn-Fleming / Director of Communications, St. Andrew’s College
"It’s the best campaign for an independent school I’ve ever seen."
Karen Jurjevich / Principal, Branksome Hall
"Thank you so much for reaching out. I love your work, and I will add you to our contact list when we need your skills."
Tamara Leeder / Fund Development Officer, The Good Samaritan Society
"Clarke Smith is a very good art director. Or maybe he's a very good copywriter. I forget which. That's because he's one of the best at being both at the same time. Neil French is actually better that way, but you'll save hundreds by hiring Clarke instead. Plus, Clarke comes up with way more good ideas than you pay for, he delivers on time, and he's a much easier guy to get along with. I've met Neil."
Paul Ruta / CD, Writer
"I checked out some of the work done by Clarke Smith Creative (Clarke Agency) and I am blown away. I recently graduated from Brock University with a degree in business communications and would love to be kept in mind if any entry level/intern positions open up in the future. Keep up the great work!"
Madelynn Vahrmeyer
"Hi Clarke, your work is excellent and truly an inspiration. I am a recent graduate from Conestoga College's Advertising and Marketing Communications program, and although my schooling is pretty general, my real passion is in design much like yours, and I hope to take my career in that direction. Thanks for reaching out and sharing your work.”
Shania Vanleeuwen
"If I ever had to go to war, I'd want Clarke Smith by my side."
Terry Illes / CD, Art Director, Y&R
"I have worked with Clarke for 15 years and I think that he is, hands down, the best freelance art director in the country. He has a great eye and a wonderful brain. Clarke is not just a solid art director, he is also great at coming up with concepts. Which is why I depend on him as much for ideas as I do for layouts."
Donna McCarthy / CD, Dory Advertising
“Thanks for reaching out. I did take a look at some of your work and it’s excellent.”
Graham Brown / CEO, U Sports
"Clarke is an art director's art director. He knows and practices the fundamentals that very few practice these days. Yet as important as that is, it's simply the grounding for his ability to perpetually do new and original work. Work that always places the brand at the centre."
Peter Holmes / CD, Partner, Holmes and Lee Inc.
“You do nice work! I had a look at your portfolio and was impressed with every campaign.”
Debra Rimmer / Marketing, Integral Group
"Clarke is a talented art director and designer who is also one of the nicest guys in the advertising business. He really cares about quality work, and he always delivers strong creative thinking and valuable out of the box ideas."
John Kewley / Consultant, Writer
“Your work is great and it’d be wonderful to have an opportunity to work with you in the future. You’re on my radar… now lets see if I can make something happen.”
Leslee Vivian / Director, Communications, PureFacts Financial Solutions
“I took a look at some of the work you’ve done and it’s quite impressive.”
Mandeep Hans / Director of Sales and Marketing, Hans Dairy Inc.
"I enjoyed the experience of working with Clarke as we developed my mass campaign. He was able to translate the strategic direction of my campaign into a simple creative idea which could be integrated across all mass and direct channels. I found Clarke's upbeat and passionate approach to advertising refreshing and look forward to working with him again."
Brian Carey / Director, Customer Marketing, Rogers Communications
“I checked out your site and just wanted to tell you that I love your creative. I will keep you in mind!”
Eileen Olson / GoGestalt
"Yes he understands his craft. Yes he's the consummate professional. Yes he's totally reliable. But these are things that should be a given when dealing with someone at Clarke's level. What sets him far apart? In a word? Concepts."
Grant Gordon / CD, Key Gordon Communications
“Thank you, Clarke, for sharing your work. It is very impressive.”
Karen Kavanagh / Advertising and Marketing Communications Management, Algonquin College
"It didn't cost me a fortune to get great work."
Irwin Prince / President & COO, Realstar Hospitality
"Your work has soul, which I like."
Stephanie Galloway / Chief Marketing Officer, The Fertility Partners
"Clarke's strong strategic thinking and understanding of the brand combined with fresh, relevant solutions ultimately powered the business to move forward. And above all else he was a pleasure to work with. If you need any of the above, I suggest you call Clarke."
Duncan Bruce / Sr. VP, Exec. CD, Publicis Toronto
"I love a creative guy who can think ahead. Do you have any idea how rare you are? REALLY!!!!"
Ken Rodger / Producer Extraordinaire
"Working with Clarke has always been a pleasure. We have been working together on freelance projects over the past 2 to 3 years. Clarke is professional, hard working, utterly creative and has a flare for pushing his concepts to the next level. Every project that I have worked with Clarke has always pushed me to my full potential and even further. His aptitude for design and advertisement development is something to admire. I do not only see Clarke as a colleague but a teacher. I value all the time that we work together as a time to learn, to push myself and grow as a designer. If you are considering working with Clarke, do not hesitate, he will not only help you communicate your message, he will ensure that it engages your audience in a new and exciting way that they won't ever forget."
Andrew Garcia / Interactive designer, Atom Design Collective
"... Ideation and creative execution are the most challenging aspects of marketing, and you’re doing a great job at both. Keep up the good work.”
Cory McBride / Digital Marketing Instructor, Trillium College
"Clarke is a prolific ad guy, both for conventional advertising media but also for the web. His digital work incorporates great advertising thinking with really nice, easy to use website design. And in this day and age, that's exactly what I look for in an art director."
Patrick Doyle / CD, Writer
"Many people claim to be good at writing and art direction; Clarke truly is. For versatility and work ethic, he can't be beat. If I were an ad agency, I would have Clarke on speed dial."
Rich Cooper / Writer
"OMG I can’t believe we’ve done all this on this schedule – and it all looks fantastic!"
Allison Reynolds / Senior Manager, Communications & Community Engagement, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board