Digital imaging is at the very avant-garde in the art world. Working with photographic images in a digital workflow gives photographers unparalleled creative freedom and control resulting in some of the most exciting images in the art world today. Because digital imaging is still relatively new to the general public, people sometimes have a misconception about how the work is created believing all one need do is push a button and somehow magically the computer creates a work of art. Nothing could be further from the truth!

    My personal working process starts with an original image shot on transparency film. I often shoot with a specific idea in mind and capturing the perfect starting image frequently requires several different shooting sessions. This is where for many photographers the creative process ends, for me it is just the midpoint! The image is then scanned into the computer where it is completely reworked and creatively enhanced transforming it into a unique work of art.

    I am always looking for ways to push the photographic image in new and exciting ways. Many of my images are abstracted and given a painting like quality with the use of digital brushes and filters. Often elements from several images are combined while other elements may be painted in freehand (using digital brushes), unwanted elements are completely removed! Every aspect of the image including: color (which may be completely changed or enhanced), contrast (including the overall image and each element individually) and the final composition of the image are painstakingly tweaked and adjusted until I am satisfied with the results. Many of the images have 20, 30 or more layers and often take several weeks to complete! Finally, the completed image is output in the form of a Fine Art Giclée print.

    For me, the final goal is to bring each image to a new level. I don’t believe in being bound by the conventions or limitations of the traditional processes (with which I am quite familiar having worked with them for years) although I respect the work being produced using them. Working in a new school or old school approach is equally valid. Ultimately, it is the final image and one’s enjoyment of it that is what’s important and not the process by which it was created. I hope you enjoy my images!