Illustration I consider one of my strengths, primarily focusing on environment and dynamic viewpoints to create a sense of scale. I also enjoy merging the typical and unusual in my more imaginative pieces. Many past instructors have said that I show an illustrator's sensibilities in all of my work, even in projects that would typically have a more routine or demure nature.

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My use of color is typically based on the use of complimentary color palettes and using that natural contrast to draw the eye to the point of focus. A teacher of mine once pointed out that I seem to favor overlapping gradients, which I had never realized until that moment but have since been more conscious of in elevating the level of my work. 

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In traditional mediums I tend to prefer vine charcoal and colored pencil, creating deep shadows and a sense of depth. I also work well with finding ways to give a sense of motion to a still piece through shape and body language.

I am also thoroughly experienced in ink and pen mediums. 

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I consider myself adept at the creation of patterns and emblems, maintaining consistently certain design elements and assets in order to create a sense of familiarity across designs without allowing any piece to feel derivative.

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I am experienced in the following:

programs:

• adobe photoshop

• adobe illustrator

• painttool SAI

mediums:

• paint  (watercolor, acrylic, oil)

• charcoal (vine, compressed, white)

• pastels

•  ink (pen, nib pen, marker, brush)

• digital (using the above mentioned programs) using a trackpad, tablet, or stylus