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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 (45)
pjaj
Fantastic artwork. Very well created!!
wildfire2003
You need to face that dear, I have to also. I have made my appointments, (scared to death)I send you strength!! Excellent image, very spooky with those arms sticking out of the wall and that demon chasing her. A true nightmare image!
cynlee
ooooooh... hobgoblin spookey image... supa color & glow! xcellent combo of stuff... hugz & support in your fears, hope you will be alright :]
ariaans
Wonderful spooky scene-setup! Love the light-holders, the face in the background and the lightning on the walls! Beautiful poem too!
Moebius87
The color sense in this image is wonderful. The character is an apparition of both dread and beauty. The candle holders on the wall are exceptional details that really make this image rich and gothic.
Strength, my friend, and peace of mind.
SophiaDeer
Excellent image and lighting!! My thoughs and prayers are with you during this most stressful time.
Mariamus
Very beautiful. and my prayers go to you.
gunsan
Spooky image with great beauty, hope you can conquer your fears, you know, they must be faced, and in bright daylight they shrink. Sending strengthening thoughts your way!!
ilona
Sppooky but undoubtly interesting! Loved it!
borsy
Excellent image!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
lahavana
Don't let it win - they die and bleed like us. Stab your demon, merciless, don't let it haunt you further. Only then will you feel free again. From someone who's slayed one of her own ghosts. Heve strength, my friend! All my thoughts go with you. The pic?... No words to describe the feeling it gives... horrorful beauty...Wonderful!
j-art
beautiful spooky immage - one that only you can do this way - and its so meaningful, we all have our demons and fears - and yours are sure very scary, so fight your demon and dont let him win, i cant describe what i want to say cause my english is still too poor to find the right words - stay strong my friend, my thoughts are with you - and YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
vjerana
Wonderful piece of artwork! Excellent done!!!
dragonmagic59
I don't know how you do it Shadow! I actually got the shivers from this one. Her face is just incredibly stunning. And her personal demon is enough to make even the best of us quiver. You are a true master of lighting and content Shadow. Your works are ALWAYS a pleasure to view. As to personal demons, j-art is so very correct. You are never alone.
jstsittinghere
emotional powerful image! so many fears in all of us! good luck ! please take good care
Varian
Excellent colors and surreal expression. Love those candleholders, very ingenious. The shadows and distortions show well how fear alters the truth of what we perceive. Well done.
Hyria
Excellent image :}
Ancience
ohh, greeaat...now im gonna have nightmares tonight...tons of them..im gonna wake up and probably throw myself off a balcony too. Goodbye to everyone in Renderosity, Ancience has just given up hope!! (too much black humour, i know)
lemonjim
really like your modeling of the candle holders. oooh, chills. My ears were burning because I was thinking of you and what you do with type (excellent here, as always) when I made "BrineMaster", loading up after this comment.
sittingblue
awesome picture! I hope you see that the dawn follows the night. In my mind, 99% of the universe is light. ;)
racin-jason
Artistically speaking Shadow, the image is a genuine fearful one that causes the viewer to experience real emotion - more so when one knows that it represents an inner personal conflict. You have certainly achieved an eerie almost hauntingly striking image here, I think in part from the near madness portrayed in the glaring eyes of the unfortunate victim's personal demon. One of the biggest eye opening experiences I have come across in Renderosity, is in how many of us are not physically well and are fighting our own brand or demons. As both J-Art and Dragonmagic59 said, you are in fact, never alone, even if only one person out of all of us genuinely care - get on with your life my friend - you are too precious to lose to such things.
Daz1971
Awesomely colourful spooky image. I love the subtle colours. And I wish you all the best for your health decision. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that all is well, mate.
HobbyHopper
The lighting is perfect and the whole composition makes a very nice scene. And stunning postwork!
Mikeangelo
Very well done image, great work. Dave
Elfenone
HUGS What a beautiful image. I'm allowing all sorts of fears interfere with decisions too, but I'm sure not like your own, but I'm deciding that fear is only there to help you weigh out and decide to a point then you have to put it behind you and get on with what is good for you. You only get to have good health if you keep it..and to keep it you have to put that fear behind you now. HUGS What a gorgeous image too.. very poignant.
ascrazy
omg, absolutely fantastic image, i like this mood!!
che18530
You have certainly captured the intent of your work here. Running away from our fears is something we all do at times and I know you will make the decisions you need to make when you need to make them. I certainly understand your plight as I am sure many of us do. Your work with the demons that chase us is so well done. The look on his eyes is alive with that fear. Again, you are able to accomplish what so many of us only wish we could do! Have a wonderful day!...Cheryl
Ranai
Incredible image. Haunting yet lovely!
cantuflores
EXCELLENT AND SUPREMO WORK MY DEAR FRIEND SHADOW
zoku01
Haunting. The colors are brillant and beautiful in a surreal/haunting way. Excellent artwork!!!