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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 (52)
ariaans
Heya, nice one ShadowWind!
triplexxx
.:Good One! Maybe u should look at making the trees in the background cleaner - just a thought - otherwise cool image!:.
squeeka
Excellent job hon, although I do agree with triplexxx. The trees are the only thing I would fix, the rest is just perfect! hugz~jen :)
jwdell
Awesome work!!! Excellent++++++++++++++++++!!!
i-popba
ohhh.....Excellent work my friend..!!!!
Varian
Pegwing Pete! ROFL!! Very cool and fun. :D
cynlee
wonderful work! squawk yo ho, yo yo squawk :D
ShadowWind
Thanks for the tips triplexxx and squeeka. It would be difficult to fix the trees at this point due to a render crash, but will keep that in mind for the future.
GladysClump
This is such a fun image, he's got a lot of character, love the background!
che18530
Wonderful work Shadow! There is alot of personality in Pegwing Pete's face, especially in the look he is giving Chico. Chico looks as if he could just jump out of the image. Well done my friend! Have a great evening!...Cheryl
princessmoon
great work SW I love it .. interesting and fun ...
roadrunner69
I like the trees in the background 'fuzzy' .... looks like when I take a 'telephoto' shot .... want the 'front' pic clear, and the 'background' blurred .... amazing concepts, as usual .... methinks I hear a 'Jimmy Buffett' song playing somewhere? .... hehe.... brian.
Elfenone
Awesome! LOL I just watched that movie with my grand child the other night.. OMG when they started sword fighting she mimicked the movements and came at me.. LOL What an actress.
lemonjim
this is great, tiptop, one of your very best.
jstsittinghere
this is excellent! beautiful composition V
borsy
Beautifully done!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellenty done...!! stupendous interaction among the character and the parrot...!!
sittingblue
I love the parrot. Very fine artwork!
SophiaDeer
Magnificent work!! I love his expression as he looks to his parrot..it is one of respect and admiration. vote
pjaj
Happy Easter to you. Excellent artwork indeed! Beautiful job!!
meico
I think I prefer the trees slightly out of focus - it adds depth to the picture. The picture as a whole is utterly charming.
linkinpark
Excellent portrait indeed, I like his expression!! :-)
madame
Fantastic character, he has a great expression, I love the parrot too... Wonderfully done !!!
HobbyHopper
Awesome work ShadowWind! Effective use of soft lighting, textures, and perspective. Outstanding portrait!
twinkle_me_7
So nice picture, I liked it. I've seen a lot of parrots in Hawaii, they were so lovely.
romanceworks
Oh, this is wonderful! You've captured such personalities in the pirate and parrot. Great title, too.:o) CC
lahavana
Wonderful image!! :) Parrots are really smart birds - it has been discovered that they actually can understand some of the simpler concepts that they voice, so, they aren't complete imitators after all :) Happy Easter to you too, my friend :)
Hyria
Har Har an excellent potrait matey. Great parrot and love his expression :)
calum5
Fantastic work SW!I really admire your work and you always have a treat for me!I love this and can see a whole lot of work in there!Brilliant as ever my friend:-)Byeeee calum
jgmart
Very cool image! The parrot is beautiful.