Ahoy Matey!
Ahoy Matey!
Lots of color explorations took place when creating this digital illustration. It was fun to test which color palettes worked best with the shapes, and why not give it some pirate flair!
'The Russian' Illustration
'The Russian' Illustration
Fun patterns, unique colors, and an epic tale of a trip around the world.
Chacko Illustration
Chacko Illustration
A tribute to a legend. And a nod to all the younger siblings out there that were forced to yield playing Mario to an older sibling. I feel your pain.
Ryder Digital Illustration
Ryder Digital Illustration
Ryder approached us for a new album cover. He had seen our illustration work and enjoyed the style, we worked to portray Ryder in true form. The line work was certainly fun on this one.
Colorful Emilio Illustration
Colorful Emilio Illustration
Emilio is a good friend of GiftedPixel. He was always doing super cool things.

Replacing paint and brush with mouse and keyboard.

Drawing and designing for the digital world.

Adobe Illustrator has always been a favorite program of mine. The clean vector linework, the ability to make simple or complex illustrations, and the ease of building up multiple shapes has fit my workflow well. I'm a pretty good 'doodler' but not so good at drawing out complex images, so the ease and usability of Adobe Illustrator reflects my drawing style nicely. Through experimentation in that program and others like it, I have been able to develop skills in Digital Illustration which highlight my use of colors, linework, and overall composition skills. I've completed many vector based portraits that use different styles of illustration and methods of design and I feel this portfolio is a good example of my Digital Illustration work.

All projects completed in Adobe Illustrator.

Services GiftedPixel Can Provide

UI/UX Development
Design and usability are important factors in any project. Getting things right in the architecture stage is key to success.
Web Development
Good web design is understanding the devices that use a website and ensuring everyone can access content equally.
Graphic Design
Establishing grids and visual hierarchies are important factors in good design. They help the flow of information which leads to better understanding.
Digital Illustration
Not everything has to be made with traditional paint and canvas. Digital illustrations can tell a story and be very complex as well.
Wireframe & Concept Design
How you got to the final product is as important as the product itself. Wireframing and prototyping are important steps in the journey.
Branding & Identity
People remember brands, and lots of design tools help make up those brands. Colors, logos, and fonts are all important items to consider.
Video Graphics
Experience in live film, broadcast, and post-production. In a high def world it's important to get your message out there.
SEO Services
Making sure people can find you on the internet is crucial. Optimizing your site for search engines is a step everyone should consider.

About

I'm a versatile designer who specializes in User Experience & Interface Design for the mobile/web environment.

My goal is to create beautifully structured designs that are memorable and get clients excited.