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BIO
Because we value our privacy at home, I'm not going to say too much here about my personal life. Those that know me, already know probably too much about me. :) I am a programmer by trade and work for a company in Washington DC (even though I live in Florida). I've been programming almost as long (if not longer) than I've been doing art.
In 1988 or so, I started drawing on the C-64 which only had 64 colors (of which only 4 could be used in a certain place). There was a program called Koala Paint that I used to draw simple images with. I dreamed then of getting a 24 bit board I saw in the magazines, even though it was $2400 and I didn't even know what computer they were for. Then I got the Amiga and DCTV. Millions of colors! Yeah! Though it had troubles, it was still awesome to work with and I have found few paint programs that work as well as that one did, though Painter is pretty close. Then I finally got the elusive 24 bit computer (the IBM compatible) and I was on my way, though I still miss the old days of Deluxe Paint and DCTV.
I work in 2D and 3D with an emphasis on 2D. My work includes celebrity portraits, down home scenes, and fantasy. I also lean more toward family art so that I can show the kids, not because I have anything against the more adult works. My mediums include Poser, Bryce/Vue, Painter and Photoshop with a touch of LW (still learning on that one).
Thanks so much for viewing this page and I hope you will enjoy my work. On behalf of the whole family, have a great day...
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Comments (49)
Bia
excellent! :) happy Yule!
futuramik
Fantastic work Shado! I reckon Hallmark will want this one! well done indeed!
nikitacreed
What a fantatic image SW! I love it!
dragonmagic59
Shadow, this is just fantastic! I love the train and its colors! What a truly wonderful feeling this picture gives off!!
mqshocker
Thankyou Shadow,I love the card ,you have come so far with your art,this is another wonderful art post to add to your splended collection. And you have brought The feeling of christmas to all of us thru your art work here.The color schemes are well placed in this fantastic Image, And the being in that pic at that moment at that time is so real to life and you have captured it in the so real time. Well Done and Bravo... From my family too Yours Merry Christmas Brother.
jemma
c i did comment :-> Really nice pic shadow i like the snow effect cant wait 4 the tut
Spiritbro77
Lovely image, thanks for sharing your holiday wishes!Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Kageboshi
Great job Kaze! And thanks!
kosv01
Really very nice pic my friend...Mary Christmas & keep up the good work...
sinsister
runs and hides ARGH!!! THE SEASON IS UPON US!!! (translation: have a great x-mas/yule/whatever you celebrate for this is wonderful work)
Houk
i like it! ;)
mabfairyqueen
Ditto's to previous good comments. I love the transition from the thumb picture to this one. That was pretty cool.
BCEmcke
wow i had to scroll down half an hour to make a cooment and this pic deserves it ;-) excellent done get back to bryce and do more now ;-) hehehe
Dejah
this image has one of the most genuine x-mas spirits i have ever found in an image...the texture on the train is awesome....the snow on the roof is perfect and the snow around the hoves(spelling?) makes it so real, i can ever hear the train whistle......great work!
kingkyle
Awesome pic, windy!! like how the machinist is lean out.
Moebius87
Very nice! This would make a beautiful Christmas card. Great job. :)
copperboy1
This really is a beautiful picture. I love the horse playing in the snow.
Sue88
Awww, I love this image! Christmas is the most magical time of the year and you perfectly captured that. :)
redawg2
Very enchanting! Fantastic!