About Me

I'm fascinated by synthesis in art and design. An image, a word, a color, an idea--each of these elements can be powerful individually, but combine them in the right way and the result is far greater than the sum of its parts. I pursue synthesis in all aspects of my work.

As An Artist...

I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil and telling stories since I could speak. Comics and other visual narratives possess unimaginable power and beauty when done right, and that's what I'm working towards.

You could call me a fantasy artist, but I'm not really in this for the dragons. Or the werewolves, demons, cyberpunk warriors, etc. I draw other worlds because a twisted reflection of reality can sometimes tell us more about humanity than reality itself. Also, it's cool.

...And A Designer

I first explored design while doing the layout for my high school literary magazine. The effect a particular font or image could have when paired with writing captivated me. In college, I found my passion where art and technology merge, and began teaching myself graphic design and web design. I've made a niche for myself as an artist who knows computers, to the benefit of many artists and art businesses.

Everything I do as an artist makes me a better designer, and vice versa. Great design delivers a message or tells a story with panache and power, and I love the challenge it presents.

 

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Vital Statistics

Freelance artist since: 1997
Web designer since: 2003


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Passions:

art, computers, role-playing games, travel, animals, being outdoors, rollerblading, science fiction/fantasy, and all things geeky


Fun Fact:

"HalfSparkle" comes from the Japanese onomatopoeia "kirakira," which means "sparkling" or "shining."