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03-09-2011, 11:01 PM
cmconch

cmconch's art (photoshop/photography/traditional)

Hello everyone!

I am an 18 year old graphic designer (I started when I was 16) and I think I have really found that is something I have a passion for. It started with a passion for photography and branched off when I discovered how powerful photoshop is.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/...968e04bd_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1242/...5efaa468_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/...03b3c9c5_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1419/...40e216de_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/...0ba8cb68_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/...05faaef1_b.jpg

If you want to check out more of my work (photography, graphic design, acrylic, sharpie) here is my flickr stream: Flickr: CaseyPortfolio's Photostream

I recently got accepted into School of Visual Arts in New York City so I am excited to see where this goes.

Thanks for your time!
03-10-2011, 02:02 PM
tommo

Not many people comment on art here. It averages about 1 comment for every 100 views or so.
I think you have some talent. But you need direction. Maybe with art school they will give you some briefs to follow. Keep posting your new stuff!
03-10-2011, 02:45 PM
Marvo

I really like the first one, the others are kind of generic Photoshops. But the first one is very unique and looks great. Could totally go for a Pink Floyd album cover or a band like that.
03-12-2011, 04:02 PM
cmconch

thanks guys.. yeah I will be making some more stuff when I have time.

I just won the skillsusa advertising design gold for my state and will be going to nationals in Kansas City on June 19th-24th

I will take any ideas to cook up, so if you have something interesting post it!
03-12-2011, 08:48 PM
Raphael

I agree with Marvo, the first one is really great. I think it would be cool if you made the grid from the movie Tron: Legacy.
03-12-2011, 09:03 PM
cmconch

the visuals in Tron: Legacy were great.. I will definitely attempt to recreate the grid sometime! good idea Raphael!
03-12-2011, 11:19 PM
Marvo

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmconch

thanks guys.. yeah I will be making some more stuff when I have time.

I just won the skillsusa advertising design gold for my state and will be going to nationals in Kansas City on June 19th-24th

I will take any ideas to cook up, so if you have something interesting post it!

What kind of stuff are you going to be making exactly? Backgrounds, covers etc.?
03-13-2011, 12:27 AM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo

What kind of stuff are you going to be making exactly? Backgrounds, covers etc.?

I will do anything under request, but after I catch up with my schoolwork and other projects.. probably in 2 weeks.
03-24-2011, 09:57 PM
cmconch

Supermoon from last Saturday
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/...2dafd548_z.jpg
03-25-2011, 01:08 AM
Marvo

That's pretty cool. What kind of lens did you use for that? It's really sharp and has a lot of detail, looks great :)
03-25-2011, 11:54 AM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo

That's pretty cool. What kind of lens did you use for that? It's really sharp and has a lot of detail, looks great :)

Thank :D! It is the Nikkor 70-300mm, great lens but I hardly ever use it... too big.
03-26-2011, 03:56 AM
Flashdance

Great work with photoshop. I've recently started using GIMP to manipulate images, and removing blemishes from portraits. It's a great program at a great price(free).
03-26-2011, 04:00 AM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashdance

Great work with photoshop. I've recently started using GIMP to manipulate images, and removing blemishes from portraits. It's a great program at a great price(free).

I started with GIMP, it is awesome! I recommend it to anyone who is learning the basics of digital manipulation.. but when you get enough money photoshop is worth the price. I am fortunate enough to be able to freelance a bit and have enough funds to pay for it :)
03-26-2011, 04:12 AM
Flashdance

Yeah, I am hoping to eventually freelance too. Do you advertise?
03-26-2011, 02:11 PM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashdance

Yeah, I am hoping to eventually freelance too. Do you advertise?

Nope usually just being proactive or word of mouth.. when I need more jobs I probably will need to though :P

Some pictures I took in Haiti in 2009:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/...ccb48730_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/...6a0181b7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/...6a0181b7_b.jpg
03-28-2011, 04:13 AM
Flashdance

Check out this young dude's L33T Gimp skills on Youtube:

YouTube - Cool Photo Manipulation in Gimp

Very talented.
03-28-2011, 04:48 AM
Raphael

That second Haiti pic of the truck looks really good, what kind of camera do you use?
03-28-2011, 05:21 AM
tommo

I like GIMP but it crashes every time I try to make a large image.
03-28-2011, 10:45 AM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raphael

That second Haiti pic of the truck looks really good, what kind of camera do you use?

I took it with my D60, Nikkor 70-300mm lens.
Haha I was 16 when I took that :shadewink:
03-28-2011, 10:55 AM
cmconch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashdance

Check out this young dude's L33T Gimp skills on Youtube:

YouTube - Cool Photo Manipulation in Gimp

Very talented.

That was pretty cool! GIMP can definitely be used to put your foot in the door of graphic art!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommo

I like GIMP but it crashes every time I try to make a large image.

Yeah I haven't used it in a long time, it wasn't perfect, but it is free!