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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 (47)
Moebius87
Very nicely done, sir. Unfortunately, all I have to go on for reference is the recent movie, never been near the theme park. But I must say that you've done a tremendous job on the lighting, textures and most specially your composition. A bit more dirt here and there wouldn't hurt though. :o)
linkinpark
I knew that it was from Pirates of the Carabien :-)) great work man, really great!!
jstsittinghere
Excellent work here! , the lighting, composition are impressive!! V
ariaans
Looks like a clever dog and real crimenels!!! Very nice scene ShadowWind!
borsy
Beautifully done!!
madame
This is a wonderful composition, I love the dog's expression he is defying the pirates with that cursed key :) Very beautiful colors and lighting. Excellent work !
tallpindo
I think you've made some excellent decision on when to use painterly effect to illuminate a character and when a more realistic effect is needed to get the composition to integrate.
Elfenone
What a wonderful image! Sure brings a smile. I love that doggy's teasing grin.. they aren't so dumb you know. S
Daz1971
Great job, and a very cute scene! Isn't it amazing the amount of pain we go through as artists! Often the simplest looking scene has hours and hours of torment and hard work behind it. And yes, posing multiple characters can be a real b*tch! Well done.
Tommy3D
HE HE This is so much fun!!! Gotta love that dog, he really has the pirates frustrated!! Great work. my friend!!
danob
Bravo my friend its great to see you excersising your considerable talents in new creative ventures! I know how much time it takes to render such scenes and would suggest that having done so its tempting not to do much postwork afterwards!! A superb piece nevertheless I would have a go at the floor with more dust and such in the foreground I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE!!
JVRenderer
Very funny. Great art work, SW. Bravo!
vjerana
Beautiful work! Great composition and lighting! You know I like that dog...Excellent V
ShadowWind
Thanks Moe and danob. The ground did look a little too clean for the scene. I tried to give it a more dirty look...
calum5
Now thats an ebot that got me itchin!Great to see more from you mate,I watched this last week and thought of your theme,but on earth surley they cant be serious as to have the dog around with the keys!Well perhaps it was trained well as none of those ruthless pirates managed to get them!Your art work is like a story again,the lighting in your painting and colours are exceptional by standard!You never let us down:-) byeeeeeeeeee calum"v"
pjaj
Fantastic artwork Shadow! Super job!!
SophiaDeer
Brilliant image!! Wonderfully done and I love the red headpiece!!
ilona
oh I love it! its amazing!!!!!!!!
sittingblue
Excellent work! I love the colors and the theme (very humorous). :)
copperboy1
Very funny pic. You did a great job.
Mikeangelo
Great stuff, very well executed image and fun theme. Dave
groush2
An Excellent Work ...all the elements of a marvellous work of art !!!
zoku01
LOL! I remember this from the ride. It was always my favorite! The movie was great also. Johnny Depp as Keith Richards you can't go wrong. Excellent artwork. You captured it well!
Nambara
This image is very special for me because is important a illustration with a story, something that make u think about the scene, like a screenshot from a movie. Congratulations and thanks for your comment!!
SoulEatar
I only work with PSP PhotoImpact and a Wacom so its hard to comment but I enjoy viewing :)
zxcvb
Fantastic painting and colours shadow , very well done:-)
qmont
Shadow, this is great, what a story this tells, well done all the way around, the chactaters look so good, and the mood is set perfectly.............Bravo my friend, John
jadedjane
I remember seeing that at disneyland like it was yesterday! Oh wait! It WAS yesterday - lol. I have annual passes, and thats my favorite ride :o)
Kageboshi
Great job, and one of my favorite scenes from the movie. Never seen the real ride, so I'll take your word for it. ; )
HobbyHopper
Wow, pirates of Caribbean... Nice job.