Visual + Creative Experience Problem Solver Designing Bold Work for Bold Clients.
I’m an Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Creative Strategist in the game for the past two decades. In my other life, I'm a Dod Dad that loves spending time in the Lawn & Garden.
I do what I say, follow-through and follow-up. I’ve worked on a wide variety of projects utilizing design thinking and creative strategy while offering a unique perspective when it comes to art and design and how they can be used in new and exciting ways together. From the smallest pixel sizes to ginormous banners on the side of a building, I've worked in a wide variety of sizes and mediums over the years.
Where?
Fort Finnllow is currently based in Macomb Township (Metro Detroit), Michigan.
I'm a native of the Best-Shaped State of Michigan. I was born and raised in The Motor City and currently live in Macomb Township, about 35-miles northwest of downtown Detroit. Growing up in Detroit, I was close enough to Canada to tune in to CBC on Channel 9 and watched Mr. Dressup every day as a kid. If you've read this far, yes, this is why my first dog is named Finnegan. To this day, I credit Mr. Dressup for my interest and love for creativity, art, and design.
Who?
Name Pronunciation: Kosta (Kōh-stah), the shortened form of Kostandinos (Kōh-stahn-dee-nōse). I’ve also worked under the monikers of Finnllow, Kosta Design, and Kosta Bold.
Finnllow?
Finnllow?
I'm most passionate about my two dogs, Finnegan (Brittany) + Willow (Long-Haired Weimaraner) and together they are Finnllow / FINN+LLOW (pronounced Fin-Low). My life has revolved around them, so they were the inspiration to create a username that would eventually become my “brand” name. I’ve been using it and have been known as this ever since April 2012. We lost our Finnegan back in 2022, but Willow is still my Co-Pilot (9/2026).
My favorite activity is feeding my dog and going on our daily walks, sometimes twice. This might sound boring, but I wished for this my entire life, and I've been lucky to enjoy this for the past 15-years. I know these days are winding down, so enjoying everything while I still have it in my grasp.
I’m passionate about taking care of my lawn and garden; I turn into a different person when it's lawn and garden season and pretty much live outside from late March—November. I’m always looking for the best organic products, lawn care methods, and building my ever-expanding To Buy List for Japanese Maples and Conifers.
Now that I'm older and wiser, I'm more selective in what I choose to work on. The design genres I'm most open to are Music, Books, Dogs, Lawn, Garden, Plants, Trees, and Ponds (preferably organic or non-toxic for the outdoor items).
Shine On, Finnegan!
Kosta
Finnegan
Willow
80's Kid
BFF
