Can you tell us more about the materials,techniques and medium you're exploring?

As I mentioned in the first question I have always been an illustrator first, so I still use the pencil and paper in some of my work even if it's just to do thumbnails or scribble down ideas. I find this very helpful for generating ideas rapidly because your first idea is not always the best. In addition to the pencil and paper however, I also like to incorporate some of my own photography and create my own textures with things like watercolor paints and inks. All of these separate elements are then brought together using either Photoshop or Illustrator, and in some cases both.

What materials/medium do you most enjoy working with?

It really depends on the type of project and what I am hoping to do with the design, but I really enjoy using more natural or traditional elements and bringing them into the digital world. After using just the software for a while things can get a bit stale so it's always helpful when you can just get your hands dirty and explore some different approaches to your work. I would also encourage other artists to do this in order to really find their own style and develop their skills to become more well-rounded.

What would you say are the trademarks of your design?

At this point in my career I feel that I have mastered certain things like using color, light, and texture. These have sort of become staples of most of my digital work, so I am now trying to revisit some of the more traditional methods of working such as illustration and typography to show that I can do more than just create a striking piece of digital art. It is also interesting to see how I can incorporate some of the light and color effects with more traditional mediums to bring it all together and create something more unique and memorable.

Can you tell us more about your work process? How does a concept materialize from start to finish?

More often than most it starts with an idea. A lot of times it's the simplest ideas that work best, so try to stay focused on what it is that you want to communicate with your art. A picture is worth a thousand words, but several pictures brought together are worth so much more as long as they are all working together to convey the same idea. From the concept stage I will usually do some research and rough sketches, or if I am feeling particularly strong about my idea I will jump right into Photoshop or Illustrator to start bringing it to life.