Basics

Channel:
Art
Genres:
Abstract, Contemporary, Digital Art, Fantasy, Landscape, Mixed Media, Self Taught, Surrealism
Role:
Artist
Specialties:
Other worldly land/city/sea scapes, abstracts and surrealism
Hometown:
Livingston, New Jersey

Biography

a self-taught digital artist

Statements

As a self-taught digital artist, I thrive on interpreting my ideas about our world and other worlds beyond, mixing reality and mystery by using tools of the 21st century to create art. My work has been influenced by my love of sci-fi stories, history, politics, science, and current events. While many of the landscapes appear to be photo-realistic, there are no photos used in creating the scenes. Among some of my greatest joys is the opportunity to create images that exist nowhere on this planet but within my own mind. Technology allows me to emulate traditional art media and techniques through several computer applications to create textures and shapes. I’m able to create and then assemble objects, skies, and terrains in the 3D graphics application, Vue.

Most of my images begin on a blank electronic canvas and expand layer upon layer. By creating my own vegetation, atmospheres, and terrains, I can then combine them into a myriad of land or seascapes. Just as any artist does, I pay particular attention to composition, color palette, lighting, and perspective. Every day I have dedicated time to creating art. I also keep up with new techniques via industry periodicals and internet research.

Styles

While my landscapes often remind viewers of places they recall, there is something intentionally otherworldly in the work. Collectors of my work appreciate it for its style, color, and textural appeal.

My current work investigates environmental devasta

Creative Tools Used

Technology allows me to emulate traditional art media and techniques through several computer applications to create textures and shapes. I’m able to create and then assemble objects, skies, and terrains in the 3D graphics application, Vue.

For 2d applications I use Paint Shop Pro and Painter

Techniques

Most of my images begin on a blank electronic canvas and expand layer upon layer. By creating my own vegetation, atmospheres, and terrains, I can then combine them into a myriad of city, land, or seascapes. Just as any artist does, I pay particular attention to composition, color palette, lighting, and perspective. Every day I have dedicated time to creating art. I also keep up with new techniques via industry periodicals and internet research.

Achievements

Bookcover for the Boon "Stranded", 2008

Honorable Mention, "River Reflections Exhibition", The Next Picture Show, Dixon, IL, 2008

Digital Color Artist of the Month for April 2007 at Digital Consciousness.

Honorable Mention in the MOCA (Museum of Computer Art) October 2006 monthly contest.

Artist of the Year Fan Art Review 2004

Exhibitions

The Next Picture Show Gallery, Dixon, IL, "Expressions Fundraiser: Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.", Apr 21-25 2008

The Next Picture Show Gallery, Dixon, IL, “Regional Artist Survey 4” juried exhibition, Mar 14-Apr 15 2008

Golan Liberman Contemporary Art Gallery, "Diamonds of the Mind" Exhibition, Feb 29-Mar 31 2008

The Next Picture Show Gallery, Dixon, IL, Honorable Mention award, “River Reflections” juried exhibition, January 2008

Kishwaukee Valley Art League Show, Sycamore, IL, June 2-3, 2007

Selected as the Digital Color Artist of the Month for April 2007 at Digital Consciousness.

Received an Honorable Mention in the MOCA (Museum of Computer Art) October 2006 monthly contest.

Kishwaukee Valley Art League Show, Sycamore, IL, June 3-4, 2006

Artist of the Year Fan Art Review 2004

Illinois Valley Community College solo exhibition, Oglesby, IL. February-April, 2004

Specialties

Other worldly land/city/sea scapes, abstracts and surrealism

Inspirations

Sci-fi, Politics, Current Events, Ecology and the Environment