Meet the Artist
Thanks for stopping in! This website is dedicated as a showcase of my passion. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of storytelling through an art form cherished since the 7th century. Stained glass is more than colorful sand in a fiery furnace – it’s like a symphony for our eyes, bringing legend and lore to life in a way that other mediums could only dream of. Mine just has a a modern twist to it!
Why Stained Glass?
I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Anyone from the big city knows that it is full of culture, from the wonderful cuisine to the jazzy music. Part of our culture has an immense religious presence as well. There are churches on every block, and we even have our own religious holiday that involves several weeks of partying and having an absolute blast: Mardi Gras. With such a colorful influence, you can imagine how much stained glass artwork I’ve seen. It’s not limited to our churches, either; you can find stained glass around town, in shops and people’s houses.
I always found stained glass to be beautifully fascinating. When I was young, I would sometimes imagine my own life and experiences depicted in stained glass. It wasn’t until high school that I dared try to recreate stained glass on paper. It was a challenge, and I tossed the art aside so I could prioritize other important things. In April of 2024, however, I finally gave it a fair shot after years of building fundamental art skills, and the result was astounding. That first attempt is the one titled “Rhiannon”, which you can find in my portfolio as well!
Specs
What’s the secret?
Well it wouldn’t be a secret if I told you… but here goes!
Software
I use this program for practically everything from illustrations to graphic designs. I find myself learning something new about the program almost every day.
I use this for all of my organization and task tracking. It’s super modular and wonderfully flexible.
Hardware
This is my digital drawing tablet! It has a pen that I use on the screen itself, the same way I would with pencil & paper!
Custom Built PC
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM: 16 GB DDR4
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB
- Windows 11 (but I prefer Linux Mint on my laptop)
NO AI – I MEAN IT
That’s right, every part of my artwork is completely human-made and human-sourced. AI is never used in my creative process (or any other part of my life), no matter how “efficient” tech bros like to tell me it is. Art is not about quantity and now much product you can get out – it’s about creating.
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