From childhood, these things came pretty naturally to me. The good news is this is really what I was trained in. I learned all the basics in drawing, painting and using an airbrush. Though I work mostly with a Cintiq and Photoshop, these skills still prove valuable. I like to doodle in pen and ink when I have some free time. Plus I like to have an answer when my nieces and nephews ask “what’s a gouache?”

I am old enough to remember when Photoshop became a common illustrative tool. It took me all of a minute to shelve my Iwata airbrush and compressor. By the time multiple undo’s were introduced I was a true believer. I spend a good chunk of my day waist deep in Photoshop – creating my own brushes and can’t go anywhere without thinking of shooting reference texture shots. The 3D aspect is coming along.

OK. Let’s all agree I spend way too much time in front of a screen. When I don’t I do have a wife, dogs and some really old knees. On summer weekends I shoot baskets, eat moderately large breakfasts and try to limit the dog walks to four or five a day. We aren’t going to get into the chore thing. Really. That’s not why you called. I am trying hard to get the concept art thing to a full time occupation. I do enjoy it.