My career as an artist began quite early at the age of 15. Granted, not with 2-dimensional work as you'll see posted here, but by 3-dimensional work in the form of macramé, when I was commissioned by a woman to create a wallscape for her dining room. Once I graduated from high school, and out of the world of "crafts",  I decided to venture into the visual arts where I found my strength in graphic design/illustration by receiving my BFA from the University of Idaho.
With sheepskin in hand and ready to take on a budding career, I discovered the wonderful world of television and broadcast design. I've been in the business for almost 22 years now and currently the Art Director for a local TV station here in Seattle, Washington. During this tenure I have received 2 regional Emmy awards for my work in design and animation.
As technology changes in this fast-paced broadcast field, I'm finding myself learning new software and applications to keep up with the demand for visual stimulation and information sharing. I'm also finding that this industry is so saturated with this visual stimulation (just look at all the cable networks) that to slow down and take the time to "take in" and appreciate simple, direct design and composition is very refreshing.
As a professional artist/designer, I have responsibilities to a client and the needs for a product to "break out" and to be noticed. But as an artist who appreciates art for art's sake, sometimes an image is just an image to be admired with the opportunity for us to just let our eyes breathe a little.
Here in my gallery, you will see samples of my work from photography, video animations, digital manipulation, logos and trademarks. Some simple, others more complex. Enjoy...I hope!
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Michael
Comments (19)
amlondono
Awesome capture ! Beautiful sunrise in a remarkable place . 5 STARS
alltheoriginalnames
This is a stunning shot, very beautiful
blankfrancine
Excellent photographic work, and welcome to Renderosity!
HeartsRender
Wonderful capture!!!
pixeltek
Lucky you! Beautiful shot.
beachzz
There is something profound about the Big Island, you've captured it beautifully!!
ABodensohn
Wonderful shot. I just wished you had posted a larger version.
auntietk
Welcome to Renderosity, my dear! It's good to see you here. I'm looking forward to seeing your work. What a gorgeous image with which to open your gallery! I can certainly see why you love it there. The light in this is exquisite.
kimariehere
gorgeous tropical compostion fabulous light and atmosphere ~welcome to Renderosity!!~ hope to see more from you!!!
PaxSV
Intense and beautiful! PaxSV
athesdan
beautiful shot !
mairekas
Welcome to Renderosity! Very beautiful light!
mps
Lovely sunrise.
awjay
great start image... welcome
hipps13
Welcome and have fun beautiful work
alhak
1st up, G'day and welcome to RR ! A lil bird told me to check you out and I am impressed! This is one fabulous shot! I could handle sitting in this spot no problems at all...beautiful..Sue
Cosine
Gorgeous shot! Well seen and taken. Welcome to Renderosity and the photography gallery.
sharky_
Nice sunrise shot with the lauhala trees. Excellent... Aloha
helanker
What a lovely shot to start up your gallery. Welcome to Renderosity. I hope you will have alot of fun. :)