Thrive Media, Dubbo, New South Wales
Nathan Shooter is a business owner, contemporary artist and musician who is passionate about empowering the ideas of business people to create enterprises that thrive. This vision is what drives his design business, Thrive Media. In addition to this, he is passionate about the arts being seen as an increasingly significant form of dialogue of life experience within his generation. This mandate provides Nathan with inspiration for his graphic design, contemporary artwork and music.
Nathan’s commitment to excellence in attitude and achievement has enabled Thrive Media to grow to become a provider of innovative visual design solutions to clients in commercial, private and government sectors. Thrive Media has attracted a client list of people who place a high value on quality graphic design, printing and video production. His work has empowered the ideas of businesses in Australia, America and Europe.
The theme of his contemporary artwork is based on life observation, relationships and places travelled. His mixed-media work has been exhibited around New South Wales and other states. The traditional and modern portrayal of these themes are realised through original photography, paint and digital design.
Born in 1983 in Grafton on the New South Wales north coast, he spent his childhood enjoying the benefits of coastal living. Nathan is currently based in Dubbo, regional New South Wales, where he is studying Media Communications at Charles Sturt University. He also holds a Training and Assessment qualification.
Within the musical arts, Nathan tours with his band Original Liberty as a lead vocalist and guitarist. The rock/pop band regularly performs live and their album and singles receive radio play in Australia and around the world. He co-produced their two records, strengthening their sound in a strong, radio-ready production. The songs’ lyrics speak of living with greater meaning and purpose.
Nathan Shooter is Vice President of Fresh Arts Inc, executive member of the Friends of Western Plains Cultural Centre, an Orana Arts Inc board member and also sits on other organisation boards.
Leisure time for Nathan is typically spent reading, watching movies, visiting galleries, travelling with family and friends as well as enjoying a quality latte.