Sometimes you have to crouch in a muddy ditch to get the perfect shot. Found these beauties driving through Wyoming…
Duesenberg
I’ve always wanted to drive one of these cars. I came up with this idea for an ad and just…
Moon Worshiper
This latest image manipulation was compiled from 8 different images. I love playing with light and shadow, to create a realistic…
Lost Love
This latest image manipulation was done as part of a graphic design contest for Colleen Hoover’s upcoming book, November 9.…
Purple Clouds
Been super busy with the new design job at NoZone Clothing Co. so it’s been awhile. Hoping to get more…
Misty Morning
The full moon and the mist coming down the valley was so cool last week and I was able to…
Spring Snow
We made a quick trip to Montana to visit friends. They were having such warm weather until the second night…
Photo Retouching
I love working with old photographs and restoring the beauty that once was there. So many times family photos are…
Christmas Fantasy
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or Festivus it’s a special time of the year. While the act of gift…
Summer’s Over
It seems like the summer went way too fast. There was never enough time for creating what with all the…
It’s All About The Grid
The print and ad design portions of my time at Full Sail were so frustrating at first. While I tend…
Summer Arrives
Here at Cedarcroft Pond on Whidbey Island we know summer has arrived because Slowsky has appeared on the rock. Slowsky…
Growing Up Digital
Many people say, if you can’t figure out your iPhone, ask your 10-year-old nephew for help. In many ways, that…
Be Inspired
I posted last week about the draw of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It is still going on for those…
Be Conspicuious
Every year at this time, driving through the Skagit Valley is an awesome experience. The tulips are in full bloom…
Missing Yesterday
Today the “Seattle Rain” returned. I miss the lovely weather we had yesterday with all its sunshine and brightness. But…
Fire & Rain
I generally don’t do much with abstract art, but this one sort of spoke to me. I struggled a bit…
New Beginnings
With my design degree completed, this blog will now be part of my experiences in the design world as well. …
Digital Painting – Tools & Basics
Well, I’ve made some improvement over the last few weeks. Getting comfortable with your tablet (or mouse if you choose)…
Digital Painting In Photoshop
I spent a great deal of time painting with oils in high school, college and after graduation. The smell of…
Don’t Erase It – Mask It!
One of the most valuable things I have learned in school working with Photoshop is how to work non-destructively. That…
Working In Paint Shop Pro
Last week we learned a bit about compositing photos. Did you know that you can composite almost anything. The image…
Composite It!
Have you ever needed a specific photo for a project or just wanted one for fun, but couldn’t find one? …
Where To Begin?
Who remembers Microsoft Paint? I used to think that was the coolest thing. Now I just laugh at the thought,…
Inspiration: Where Do YOU Find It?
The title of this post actually says it all. How do you get inspired? Through photos, people watching, nature? If…
Sunset
Here is a beautiful example of the sunsets outside my window. Other than removing some unsightly power lines, the photo…
Sunrise
Today is about color. It’s everywhere, even in the whitest snow and the darkest night you can find shades of…
Creation And Color
This is a work in progress. I’m still working on a direction, but hope this will be a resource for…
