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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 (32)
Bob_I_Ts
exlant picture good cartoon shading
Sacred Rose
Excellent!!! Shad, the kids are just ooooooohing and ahhhhhhhhing LOL
NrNk
WOW! This is excellent, I really really like it!!!
Swannie
This kid goes Oooooh and Aaaaaah also... ;-) Gorgeously done!
Dejah
Wonderfully done SW, this has real Disney quality, great work, you always amaze me..:-)
Sammi_
Fastastic !!!!!!!!!!! I love Disney stuff :-))
jeweldragon
love it shad its absolutly wonderful it should be on a book cover or poster
copperboy1
This is a wildly beautiful picture. I can't believe you hand painted this. Fantastic colors and mood.
racin-jason
Cartooning is a difficult art form all its own Shadow, and you have pulled it off like a seasoned pro. Even further accolades are merited because you did your version of this Disney classic in a hand-drawn digital format. You should do a series of these based on all the Disney movies from the earliest up to the latest. A gorgeous render, rich in quality.
dragonmagic59
Oh! This is just wonderful! You have captured Beauty and the Beast perfectly! It has such depth because of the diverse programs used. Bryce gave you a beautiful 3d background, combined with your immense painting skill, WOW, what more can I say??? WOW!
Black
Magically presented.. very lovely picture Shadow. One of my most favoured stories and cartoon. All so VER well done
ladynimue
You better be careful, Disney will hear about this and come knocking on your door with a job offer :) I love your delicate touch, brings out the love within the two.
Cheryle
WOW! so when are you going to write a tutorial?? i wanna do that!! ;D /e is jealous! and applauding furiously!
OpenMindDesign
Wonderful job on this image. The colours and blending are just fantastic....thanks for showing us.
Jan-Michael
wonderful... my daughter will love this... it get's my vote...:)
allengraph
WOW!!! this is great! wonderful job!
Kiera
This is my favorite Disney movie, next to The Lion King. You have done an amazing job with this; the lighting, the shading, the expressions.. Wonderful, wonderful work.
jgeorge
This one is really wonderful!
babygirl
this is very cool it reminds me of my childhood and it touch me very deeply inside ,thanks. good job.
Quoll
Geez! Real nice job!
thetick128
Very beautiful painting! You know what the funny thing is. The shape of the eyes of my 3D character "Marie-Gise", you recently commented on, was partly based on the eyes of Disney's Belle.
sinsister
Excellent work SW. Don't let ne one tell you otherwise.
Sue88
This is fantastic, I love it!
Ryyme
Now this is talent!
Nightwind
Awesome job!
er_bear14
This is a wicked picture!! You have so much tanent!! ;)
bkelly
This is outstanding. The more I see of your work, the more I am totally amazed at your talent. It seperates itself from the rest.
Infra5
looks real good hon
MissMira
urgh gave me the goosepecks...this is so well done shadow....glares in amazement
geygey
Nice !