I've been doing digital art for a few years, and tend towards a fantasy/sci-fi genre, but am not limited to it.
I use primarily male subjects because if I'm going to work at a piece for hours, I might as well enjoy looking at it, plus, EVERYONE uses females, especially nude, which is just boring. No NANV pictures for me. ("NANV" = "Not ANOTHER nude Victoria"). Sadly, this is why I'll never be "Artist of the Month".Â
Well, that and I'm slower than dirt when it comes to art.Â
Oh, and despite my subject matter, I am female and proud of it, thank you. ;)
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BIO
I came from an artistic family - my father (who was also an engineer) played french horn in the symphony for many years, and my mom was a professional ballet dancer with a love for art history that eventually became the subject of her Masters Degree. I was an only child and over the years I studied (to varying degrees of success) art, writing, film, ballet and modern, clarinet, acting, and even bagpipe (for about a year). A lot of these didn't pan out, but I am still able to draw experience from all of them.
In college, I double majored in Film Production and Graphic Design, and it was there that I truly learned to embrace my geek side, getting into comic books, RPGs, and video games, which somehow lead to more writing and art. While I didn't have much in the way of computer training, I had friends who were and picked up a lot from them. I like to think my works draw from all aspects of my background and the things I've learned not just in a technical sense, but in a psychological sense as well. I also believe you have to try new things, and occasionally take some critical lumps if you're ever going to improve. We're always learning. :)
Currently I am a graphics designer/web designer/print designer/multimedia designer/whatever else needs designing designer at a local video production/advertising house. But what I really want is to win the lottery. ;)
Comments (17)
wrpspeed
terrific image. great emotions
ObsidianOz
Fantastic work! Captures intensity really well.
johnny_damnit
Excellent work. Very "post worthy" Awesome poses and expression! Well done my friend!!
Killebrew
Very nice!
atlas7
Great render !! 5+
magicmoondesigns
Great job in this image, the poses, the expression and the lighting are great!
amota99517
Excellent work!
Krid
great dramatic scene with excellent poses and effect
thecytron
Awesome rendering work!
NetWorthy
Wow, I can almost feel the heat and pressure wave. Wow! Brilliant action posing and effects. Did I remember to say WOW? Love the dramatic lighting - very very good.
texboy
most excellent render, and a fine commentary on courage! just heard on NPR that there are NO MIAs in Afghanistan...every KIA has been brought back by his buds....
RoundHammer
As a young man who is an Infantry Veteran of this war, I find this art piece especially moving. And sadly, I have no doubt these men are ultimately part of that SAME war, even fifty years from now the enemy will still want to take over the world, kill us, and destroy our way of life for their global caliphate. This speaks out in defiance of that. Thank you.
ragouc
Very good POV and pose. Very good and detailed composition.
flavia49
Extraordinary scene and render!! Bravo!!
dbrv6
Dramatic - very well staged and presented render.
Rainbowgirl
What a render! It's dramatic, so well posed, so well lit, with gorgeous light effects. I think it shows not only fellowship and dedication, but also that heroism isn't about feeling no fear, but ignoring it. Having said this... I came to your gallery via a comment you did leave at Mr.Gorf's a few months ago and was curious. Certainly your subject matter isn't mine, but seing that this image has got 15 comments and not one single fav, while others we all could name might show a black dot in a white field and get 130 'awwws' and 'ohhhhs', and 35 favs... It's a shame! For all of us!
malleusdeus
I just found this tonite. Awesome lighting and effect. Gives you the feel of the spirit: no one left behind. Thanks