Digital Works Subheading

My work in the digital realm can be seen in photography sets, photographic visualizations, vector art creations and of course this portfolio. Opportunites have also arisen to create vector based motion graphics for clients, but those are not yet ready for public consumption. In the near future, they will be available publicly, and I will share them here. Until then, enjoy the photographs and artwork.

Photography

I enjoy taking time for photography. I find it a very relaxing and energizing pursuit. It's enjoyable to find a subject and document it, and then discover something special about it upon reflection. I have no particular muse or style, rather I enjoy the various types, styles and subject matter that can be captured by the interested eye.


This image came from spending time photographing Pittsburgh and capturing elements of the unique neighborhoods that make up the city. This mural is located in the South Side, a neighborhood teeming with vibrancy.


This photo of my wife was part of an essay on the process of a runner on race day. I captured this image shortly after she crossed the finish line. I love the expression of accomplishment she portrays.


I spent some time on a moonless night experimenting with long exposures, and captured this image. While it was not quite what I intended, I found the ghostly images of me moving from spot to spot captivating and the light patterns mesmerizing.


I enjoy portraits of my dogs. They make great subjects and capturing them naturally reveals so much. This is my dog Tucker, who enjoys playing the ever vigilant guard dog, even in the midst of cuddle time.

Photographic Visualization

We ask of others the ability to imagine how things are when we describe projects or changes. But sometimes mere imagination is not enough. Here is where visualization comes into play. And with Photoshop, one can do wonders.


This image came to be as a request to visualize how a monorail would look in this urban setting. What was fun about this image was turning a dreary overcast day into clear skies, and building the infrastructure using a mix of vector art and images. The greenery under the infrastructure makes a nice touch, too.


This was a seemingly simple but fun one. What would steel doors look replaced by glass doors? I played with light and textures for the look behind the glass, and incorporated a reflection of passengers to complete the illusion.


Here the effort was to replace some of the single stancions, seen in the foreground, with tri handle stancions. Using sample imagery, the image came together nicely, with additional visualization of LCD screens added for modernization.


This was a really fun one, where the idea was to visualize if it were possible to take a big rig and modify it into a super truck. Changes were made to the rear end, cab height, stacks, wheel base and position and an addition of a truck bed onto the vehicle.

Vector Artwork

Like many, when I first ventured into vector artwork, the pen tool terrified me. Now, also like many, it's one of my favorite tools. It's amazing how much you can do with one simple tool, and how much fun it can be.


Part of a series of illustrations I created for a specific project. I found this one enjoyable for its simplicity and the use of angles to create the illusion of depth in a 2D image.


Someone asked me if I could find a picture or drawing of a trophy, to present virtually. Professional pride scoffed at teh idea of looking for a picture. Someone get me my pen tool.


A cool aspect of vector art I enjoy exploring is conveying message and meaning with only a few simple shapes. Using just a few iconic shapes and colors, I created this image to honor Leonard Nimoy when he passed away. I think it does well to convey his iconic character's image and personality.


In continuing that thought, I love icons. I love how with just a few images they can convey a wealth of information, instructions and guidance in mere seconds to their intended audiences. Creating and developing icons is a great deal of fun.