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My artwork is a digital process that is best described as photo manipulation. I start with a photograph, and I digitally “paint” directly on top of the photo. It is a unique process which requires many hours of detailing. The style really developed on its own while I played around in Photoshop, learning various techniques through trial and error - a strategy that I highly recommend.

Scroll through the images below to see the original photographs used to create the artwork.

TUTORIAL INFORMATION

 The question I am asked most often is if I provide tutorials.  The answer, for the time being is, "not yet." I realize that many people are curious about my process and wish to try it out themselves. Knowing that it is unique, I want to perfect it and frankly, gain as much attention from it as possible before I give it away.  Some may be disappointed though when they realize that there are no tricks to creating high quality results.  Like anything good in life, it is mostly just a lot of hard work and patience.  CONTACT ME if you would like to be informed when a tutorial becomes available.

COMMISSIONS

The second most common question I am asked is if I do commissioned work.  Currently, I am a full time, freelance movie poster designer and I am unable to take on extra work.  My recommendation to you is to CONTACT ME and I will add your name to the wait list in the event my time frees up.

MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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I use PC's and the latest version of Photoshop (CS6) for all of my work.  I also prefer to use a mouse over tablets. 

TIPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS

For those who are hoping for a career in digital art, this is my advice:

  1. I would first recommend honing your traditional art skills before making the transition to digital.  Traditional art is the foundation of digital art.  Like a paintbrush, Photoshop is just a tool and not a miracle worker.  The knowledge you gain from traditional rules (like composition) will pay off when it comes time to go digital.
  2. For program learning, I would recommend The Gnomon Workshop collection of DVD tutorials. They have plenty of step-by-step lessons focusing on all aspects of digital art. But, if you are more like me and not interested in this teaching method, I would recommend a few years of trial and error and a lot of elbow grease!
  3. Practice, practice, practice!  After almost a decade in this field, I am still developing as an artist and learning new skills thanks to practice.
  4. Gain exposure by getting your work into as many community-based websites as possible. You never know who might see your work there. That is actually where most of my clients first saw my work.
  5. For commissioned work, do not miss deadlines.
  6. Have an understanding of modern business practices and communication.  Skill in art is only half the battle. 
  7. Do not expect to get rich by selling your work in print form. With digital art there is no actual original piece of art so the best you can do is sell prints or merchandise which is much more limited than other art mediums.  Doing commissioned work has been far more lucrative in my experience.
  8. Lastly, find your own style that suits your artistic desires. I do not believe I would have any satisfaction with my own art if people told me that it looked just like someone else’s.


"Talent is a gift. Success is a decision"