1976
I worked at a Typography business for a couple years. I learned about fonts, design and printing process.
1981
I began working in the film & video industry as a Makeup Artist. In order to stay busy, I added Wardrobe, Props, Set Design, and Script Supervisor to my
resume
.
1984
I managed an Alphagraphics store using my printing and design experience to help customers with their printing projects. Single color and 4-color printing design and sales.
1986
I got my first Macintosh computer in 1986. It didn't do a lot because it was a Mac Plus - the one piece box with a 4" screen and the OS was on a 3" floppy disc.
But, it started a fascination...
2001
While working as Music Event Coordinator at Santa Ana Star Casino in 2001 - 2002,
I created concert calendar posters and flyers. I learned PhotoShop and Illustrator to accomplish my design goals.
During this time I also began creating websites for myself using Dreamweaver, having just purchased my second Mac laptop.
2003
I took a class with reknowned digital artist
Jeremy Sutton
, who taught painting using a Wacom tablet and the application Painter. Painter was at that time owned and maintained by Macromedia. It's now a Corel product. At this point, I'm hooked.
2005
I became a webmaster reseller, and developed several websites for friends and friends of friends. I still manage 5 websites.
2013
I began painting again, using a digital art medium application on my iPad. After regaining confidence, I began painting on
canvas using acrylics
. I've been invited to several juried festivals and have had 2 gallery exhibits.
PhotoShop
Illustrator
Indesign
MS Office
Procreate
Sketch Club
Art Rage