MY FAVORITE TOPIC: ME!
I am a 100% self-taught artist in the fields of Comic book / Graphic Novel artwork, Photography, Videography, Music, Vehicle Wraps, Marketing Collateral, and Web Design. I've done a little bit of everything as you can see if you have already browsed through the site.
As a teenager, all I wanted to do was make comic books. This took a back seat when I began my work life straight out of High School in the film industry as Model Maker on films like, Air Force One, Starship Troopers, Armageddon, as well as countless independent and no-budget films. I later left the movie industry to pursue music in bands like Dr. Steel and Carved Souls. To pay the bills I became a Sign Maker and learned how to wrap cars (fleet graphics). I would also bring my skills to the Moto world as an artist, photographer, and videographer when I worked at (and learned to ride motorcycles off-road at) RawHyde.
After a long stint at RawHyde, I departed to pursue a new chapter as a fulltime stay at home Dad. It has proven to be most challenging... ('nuff said). During this time I have kept busy with a handful amazing clients such as Mantra Wines, BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, James Litho, BlackSwanMoto, RightWay, and many more. All great clients who have become good friends that I am eternally grateful for.
As my son has grown I find myself eager to rejoin the workforce on a more permanent, fulltime basis. In the meantime I have rekindled my desire to create comic books, specifically a creator-owned side project that I plan to release in the new year.
Time for a new adventure...
Below is list of skills and tools I have learned by diving in head first. These skills have given me a wide breadth of knowledge and understanding within the artistic realm which comes in handy when presented with abstract projects and/or learning new skills.
PROFICIENCY
PRIMARY DRAWING TOOLS:
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mech-Pencils, HB lead (.03 -.09)
Mono Tombow 6H Pencils
Staedtler mars plastic & clay erasers (I buy bulk, lol)
Pigma Micron pens (01 - 08, brush)
Strathmore Bristol Board - Smooth Surface
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mech-Pencils, HB lead (.03 -.09)
Mono Tombow 6H Pencils
Staedtler mars plastic & clay erasers (I buy bulk, lol)
Pigma Micron pens (01 - 08, brush)
Strathmore Bristol Board - Smooth Surface
DRAWING PC SOFTWARE:
Clip Studio EX
ProCreate
Fresco
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
InDesign CC (completed page layouts)
Nomad
Clip Studio EX
ProCreate
Fresco
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
InDesign CC (completed page layouts)
Nomad
HARDWARE:
PC: Intel Core i7-9700, 128gb DDR4 RAM, RTX 3070ti, 3x M.2 SSDs (custom build)
Wacom Cintiq Pro24 4K Creative Pen Display
Wacom Cintiq 22HD
Wacom One Pen Display
Wacom Intuos 4 tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8+ with Staedtler pen
iPad Pro
PC: Intel Core i7-9700, 128gb DDR4 RAM, RTX 3070ti, 3x M.2 SSDs (custom build)
Wacom Cintiq Pro24 4K Creative Pen Display
Wacom Cintiq 22HD
Wacom One Pen Display
Wacom Intuos 4 tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8+ with Staedtler pen
iPad Pro
VIDEO/PHOTO TOOLS:
BlackMagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K EF-mount (Cinema/Video)
BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema 6K EF-mount (Cinema/Video)
Canon Eos R(s) (Photo/Video)
Canon and Rokinon lenses
DJI Mavic Pro 2 & DJI Mavic Air (drones)
MOZA Air 2 Gimbal
Manfrotto, Benro, and Kessler Tripods
Audio Technica, Zoom, and Sennheiser mics (shotgun & condenser)
BlackMagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K EF-mount (Cinema/Video)
BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema 6K EF-mount (Cinema/Video)
Canon Eos R(s) (Photo/Video)
Canon and Rokinon lenses
DJI Mavic Pro 2 & DJI Mavic Air (drones)
MOZA Air 2 Gimbal
Manfrotto, Benro, and Kessler Tripods
Audio Technica, Zoom, and Sennheiser mics (shotgun & condenser)
VIDEO/PHOTO SOFTWARE:
Adobe Lightroom (photo editing)
DaVinci Resolve (video editing, color correction/grading)
Adobe Premiere (basic knowledge)
Adobe After Effects (basic knowledge)
Adobe Lightroom (photo editing)
DaVinci Resolve (video editing, color correction/grading)
Adobe Premiere (basic knowledge)
Adobe After Effects (basic knowledge)
AUDIO SOFTWARE:
Native Instruments (SoftSynths, FX, etc.)
Spectrasonics (SoftSynths, beat makers)
CuBase (DAW)
BMD Fairlight (audio processing/editing)
Adobe Audition (DAW, audio processing)
Steinberg Waves (Plugin FX/Processing)
Soundforge Audio Studio
Native Instruments (SoftSynths, FX, etc.)
Spectrasonics (SoftSynths, beat makers)
CuBase (DAW)
BMD Fairlight (audio processing/editing)
Adobe Audition (DAW, audio processing)
Steinberg Waves (Plugin FX/Processing)
Soundforge Audio Studio
AUDIO HARDWARE:
PreSonus Audiobox (Interface)
Mackie and Bose Audio Monitors
Line6 MIDI Keyboards
ZOOM Field recorders
PreSonus Audiobox (Interface)
Mackie and Bose Audio Monitors
Line6 MIDI Keyboards
ZOOM Field recorders
OTHER DESIGN SOFTWARE:
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe InDesign
Acrobat DC
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe InDesign
Acrobat DC
PROFICIENT IN:
Comic book Penciling, Inks, and Colors
Photography
Videography
Audio/Video Editing
Music Production
Vehicle graphics design/layout and vinyl wrap installation
Storyboards
Comic book Penciling, Inks, and Colors
Photography
Videography
Audio/Video Editing
Music Production
Vehicle graphics design/layout and vinyl wrap installation
Storyboards
OTHER SKILLS:
Dual-Sport/Adventure Off-Highway motorcycle training & touring
Sculpting (Sculpey & Roma Clays)
Modelmaking
Binge watching Sci-Fi
Printing
Basic website design/development
Basic Graphic Design / Commercial Artwork
Dual-Sport/Adventure Off-Highway motorcycle training & touring
Sculpting (Sculpey & Roma Clays)
Modelmaking
Binge watching Sci-Fi
Printing
Basic website design/development
Basic Graphic Design / Commercial Artwork
I’d love to hear from you. For all inquiries, fill out the form below or email me directly at: needworkwilldraw@gmail.com
Thank you! I will get back to you shortly.
(typically within 24 hours)
(typically within 24 hours)
