Artist // Professional // Digital Art
- United States
- Deviant for 14 years
- He / Him
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Hello and welcome to my page. Thank you for taking interest in viewing my work. I am a life long artist and designer and currently work as a Tattoo Artist for Fishpig Ink in Muscle Shoals Alabama.
In my early years, I would sketch non stop! Every chance I could get was spent doodling thumbnails and drawing. I just love to draw. I started out as a self taught sketch artist, mainly creating landscapes and animals, and later dabbled on other mediums such as watercolor, pastels, chalk and charcoal and oils. Today, most of my work is designed directly on the computer or starts as a pen and ink concept on some scratch paper. And yes, most of my abilities in digital design are self taught as well. I continuously study almost everyday, by researching various books on design programs, game development, color theory, anatomy and digital illustration as well as view videos and tutorials found on the net. Learning is a life long process. I have used Photoshop since it was released way back in the old Apple Performa Computer days (right before the Power PC came to the market). I decided to attended 1 year at Westwood Institute for Video Game Art and Design with a 4.0 GPA.
As a young artist, I would watch Bob Ross on TV religiously. He would always say "there is no such thing as a mistake, only happy accidents" which has stuck with me through the years. So when I sketch, I prefer not to use pencil because just the thought of erasing breaks my creative concentration, and because I am left handed and smear my work as I draw if I use one.:):) Due to the power of the computers available in the market, as well wonderful design programs like Photoshop and Painter, I have found a passion for digital illustration and design and spend most of my creative time in the digital realm. Currently I utilize both traditional media as well as digital, but prefer digital overall. I am also offering private drawing classes in traditional and digital mediums. I am currently accepting commissions for various design projects as well. Please contact me if you are in need of my services. Thanks!
In my early years, I would sketch non stop! Every chance I could get was spent doodling thumbnails and drawing. I just love to draw. I started out as a self taught sketch artist, mainly creating landscapes and animals, and later dabbled on other mediums such as watercolor, pastels, chalk and charcoal and oils. Today, most of my work is designed directly on the computer or starts as a pen and ink concept on some scratch paper. And yes, most of my abilities in digital design are self taught as well. I continuously study almost everyday, by researching various books on design programs, game development, color theory, anatomy and digital illustration as well as view videos and tutorials found on the net. Learning is a life long process. I have used Photoshop since it was released way back in the old Apple Performa Computer days (right before the Power PC came to the market). I decided to attended 1 year at Westwood Institute for Video Game Art and Design with a 4.0 GPA.
As a young artist, I would watch Bob Ross on TV religiously. He would always say "there is no such thing as a mistake, only happy accidents" which has stuck with me through the years. So when I sketch, I prefer not to use pencil because just the thought of erasing breaks my creative concentration, and because I am left handed and smear my work as I draw if I use one.:):) Due to the power of the computers available in the market, as well wonderful design programs like Photoshop and Painter, I have found a passion for digital illustration and design and spend most of my creative time in the digital realm. Currently I utilize both traditional media as well as digital, but prefer digital overall. I am also offering private drawing classes in traditional and digital mediums. I am currently accepting commissions for various design projects as well. Please contact me if you are in need of my services. Thanks!
Favourite Visual Artist
Bob Ross taught me that mistakes in art are just happy little accidents can find a home and be happy in your work:) RIP Bobby
Favourite Movies
The Alien Series, Puss 'n Boots, Donny Brasko, Scarface, What Dreams May Come, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Favourite TV Shows
The Voice, American Idol, Dancing With the Stars, America's Got Talent, The Bachelor, (yes, I am married...lol) and almost every show on all of the different History Channels i.e. American Chopper, Ancient Aliens, Animal Planet etc.
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden and Chris Cornell, Ludwig Von Betovan
Favourite Books
King James Bible
Favourite Writers
God as inspiration for the Bible
Favourite Games
Racing and Fighting...but my all time fav is Wizards and Warriors for the NES.
Favourite Gaming Platform
I like them all, but hats off to Sony for creating a solid unit with the PS3!
Tools of the Trade
Adobe CS4 Master Collection, MacBook Pro 17 with tandem 24inch Studio Display
Other Interests
Motorcycles, Dj and Emcee, Snowboarding/Skating, singing, martial arts, billiards, piano, teaching art, vehicle graphics, ancient civilizations, history, theology, secret societies
Welcome To My Page :)
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Hello and welcome to my page. I am glad to have a forum in which to share some of my work with you. Although I have been inspired by many great artist, I try to remain original in all that I create. I prefer to work 100% from imagination and without reference. Developing this ability allows me to create concepts very quickly. I believe artistry comes from the core of the individual and should be unique and original.
People often ask if I read comics or watch anime. Unfortunately, I never really got into the whole comic scene. Nor did I find anime-styled cartoons appealing, although Ninja Scroll is one of my favorite movies.:). I just love to
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