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
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Comments (13)
beachzz
Tropical sunsets are impossible to ignore!! I'm in Mexico at this very moment and they just stop people in their tracks!! Great shot!!
hipps13
bet you felt a lot beautful work sunshine smile to you
Einzie1
Each one of these opening offerings are spectacular on several levels, in my opinion. The colors are very rich and seem to jump out at me. Especially the glacier shot. The highlights in the grass for your sunrise shot lend it a surreal, almost illustrated quality. The composition is top notch in all 4, but I really dig the lines in An Orthodox View. The sunset saturated with color and mood, and makes me crave something with a tiny paper umbrella involved. I really like your work. Welcome!
NekhbetSun
Doesn't get much better ! love the corner treatment too....well done ~
artaddict2
Inspirational shot. I ask myself will I ever get one this good.
auntietk
Absolutely gorgeous! The colors are superb, and I love the silhouettes. You rock, my dear! :)
Sherena
Woowww, amazing place, great compo...
Cosine
Beautiful sunset shot. I'll have a margarita on the rocks.
mairekas
Fantastic! So beautiful colors and light!
sharky_
Beautiful red colors in the sunset. Excellent.. Aloha
amlondono
Awesome shot !
helanker
WOW! Such a beautiful shot, wonderful colors and postwork.
adonise
Beautiful capture, excellent sky...