Monkingdom

Hello,

I am a growing artist who seeks to learn and improve on my skills. I find myself constantly researching other artists, and studying different trends. I am a Michigan native currently living in Phoenix, Arizona. My reason for moving here was to study art at the Art Institute of Phoenix. Although design was my major of choice I was always intrigued by illustration. I would follow my favorite artists and strive to reach their level of skill. In 2008 I graduated from the Art Institute with a bachelors in Graphic Design. Since then I have worked with a few companies and freelanced. I now ironically work for the very school I graduated from. The problem, however, is that over time I stopped drawing as much since my current job doesn't offer many opportunities to do so. I got rusty and somewhat unhappy. My only saving grace was that I still loved to see art and would do so whenever I had free time. I recently decided that enough was enough. Art is, and will always be my passion. I want to get back in the industry that was the core of my passion. With that in mind, I am starting from scratch. I am now drawing in my free time and learning current illustration/coloring techniques. I have a 9X12 Wacom Tablet that has been sitting dormant for years. It is time I knock the dust off and get productive. I plan to use this page as a starting point for my rebirth into art scene. Wish me luck!!