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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 (61)
BlueRose
Great concept!
Im4Angels
Beautiful. I love the stellar effects. The coloration on the dolphin matches perfectly with the effects. Well Done.
howdydooo
It rocks man.
naccis
Holy .... now i completely understand why i consider you my mentor :)
adorna
I really like the wave highlights on the dolphin :) dreamy image.
futuramik
"so long and thanx for all the fish" reminds me of that line from Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Ditto to everything written above, great work!
Kageboshi
Wow, a wonderful homage, Kaze. Nicely done.
Cazcie
Wow...I Like it!!
photographex
hmm....I thought I left a comment on this one.oh well I love the concept and the feel of this one.Very phantasy I like fantasy pictures and you've captured this one very nicely.I really like the caustics awesome.
kingkyle
great light on the dolphin....just awesome.....
humorix
Serene and beautiful Image! Love the light play which you have got on the dolphin! :-)
Houk
Wow...I Like it!! But wil be great if you change planets
annakronos
I love your gallery and this is my favorite! (& I think the planets look fine)
estevez
amazing art work as ever ! impressive ambient colors and efects ! very, very creative ! you is excelent artist ! Congratulations !!!
babygirl
i really loved this delphin its so beautifull and delphins are my favorite mamals i the ocean great job!!!!!!!!!!!
che18530
Transluscent and hauntingly beautiful. I love it!
HobbyHopper
Hmmmmm, Wondeful image.
dreampaint
Excellent, great light and colors.
SophiaDeer
How gorgeous! I feel like I am in the ocean and he is swimming right at me. This is a most beautiful work of art!
linwhite
Oh, I love Shimmel's work and this is true to his interpretations. The caustics on the dolphin remind me of the Hawaiian artist....Christian somebody....He does all the great above/below paintings of whales, dolphins and coral reef scenes. This is just lyrically beautiful.
bkelly
I am so sorry I have not looked at your whole gallery. Wonderful stuff here, just wonderful. This image has so much energy. Truly a wonderous image
Turin_Turambar
Reminds me of 'Hitch-Hikers Guide' lol! The water reflection on the dolphin is amazing. Well done.
Elfenone
This is dazzling of course and you cannot go wrong with dolphins..wonderful work , actually, beautiful work S
clemens-k
breathtaking! unbelievable beautiful! wonderful fantasy
Mikeangelo
Masterfull use of the graphics tools, beautiful art. Dave
calum5
Holy smoke-Room for another comment?Great work all the way up there!!(obviously!Well done)
squeeka
This is just fantastic. I have Schimmel prints and puzzles all over my walls in my house :) Now I'll be able to have them on my desktop too! Great work and absolutely beautiful!
kreepingtyme
Excellent beautiful work!! I like it and would love to see some other scenes in this style! :)
DrakeBlack
GOOD,VERY GOOD,MIRACLESS
redawg2
Schimmels' work is awe-inspiring for sure! You have done a marvelous job!