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    My name is Astral and I live in Flint, Michigan where I pursue freelance digital illustration and design work. I have been involved in one artistic project or another my whole life but it wasn't until my artwork met a computer that I began to express it fully.

    I began digital artwork eight years ago when my father gave me an incredible present for my birthday, the introduction to computer based graphics. Since then through countless hours of work and determination I have learned to unlock and illustrate the visions that I have always been blessed with. Once I was introduced to the world of Graphic design it became a passion that drove me to pursue all of the possibilities that it had to offer. It felt like a miracle to me when I realized that I had the knowledge and ability to create as many images as I see within myself. I am constantly working on new pieces. New concepts come to me daily. My work has been featured in the Uncommon Sense newspaper first in June 2004 and again in May 2006. My first feature was a rendition of the popular superhero Spark in my own art style along with five other artists renditions in a center page layout, you can read about the feature and see the artwork that i submitted Here. My second feature was an artist profile that included four of my pieces and an interview about my life and artwork. You can read the interview Here. In addition to these features my artwork is also displayed on www.cynbythesea.com in the intelligence gathering. I am also a member of www.artuproar.com, www.artwanted.com, www.artwire.com, www.deviantart.com, www.myspace.com, www.starvingartistgallery.com, www.Whited-out.com, www.warmtoastcafe.com and www.zazzle.com where I have an online store that features stamps, cards and t-shirts.

   The computer art programs that I predominantly use are Bryce 5, Poser 5, View d'Espirit 4 and Corel Photo Paint 11. Bryce 5 is a 3D landscaping, modeling, animation and rendering software. Poser 5 is a 3D character animation and figure design tool. View d'Espirit 4 is a 3D studio that renders and animates ultra realistic scenery. Corel Photo Paint 11 is an image creation and photo imaging software. All of these applications are amazingly comprehensive, I would like to thank the designers for supplying these amazing programs to us digital artists.

    My imagery is pure fantasy, depictions of the many images that drift through my mind. They seem to never end. Every day a new dream speaks to me, calling for it's portrayal. I am honored to be able to share some of them with you. Displaying this online portfolio of my creative accomplishments is truly a pleasure. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed creating it for you. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or opinions. They are all welcome & appreciated.

    Astral

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