I started using Photoshop CS2 at the age of 10, having found the program in my older brothers computer. After playing around for fun, I began making banner graphics for forum users in a CS 1.6 gaming forum. Creating a request thread offering free designs, each with unique cut-out characters, typography (my #1 was Century Gothic), and effects that were self-taught.

In Year 12, for my Visual Arts major, I created 2 digital art pieces (3 canvas’ each) - initially, a psychedelic collage/mosaic series illustrating “Man and Mother Nature’s creations”, and then a mixed-media self-portrait series depicting the “Machination of Man”. The second piece was made since my teachers rejected the piece as it was less technical than for example paintings and sculptures.

After high school, I pursued musical theatre and acting for a short time - having left design behind not knowing there were careers in it. A creative at the core, but needing to be of service for others, I tried my hand at engineering and mechanics (trade). After a few mishaps here and there, and I looked around and wondered - what was I missing? I remember the days of Photoshop and found my passion for design again.