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I Turn Photos From My Trips To Zoos Into Surreal Worlds
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I Turn Photos From My Trips To Zoos Into Surreal Worlds

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I originally trained and worked in mechanical engineering (got frustrated with that) and then went to art school and studied graphic design. After all that I worked in various advertising agencies in Britain and Germany. Then I got lucky: I gave up my job!

I found myself in a remote and beautiful part of the world, German Alps, where I still live. I became a “house husband” with loads of spare time. In between looking after my children and part time jobs, I somehow had to keep my mind occupied. Therefore, I decided to create my own pictures in Photoshop.

I spend lots of time with my family, walking and visiting zoos and museums. I always take my camera with me, however, I tend to take more photos of old and broken objects than I do of my family, which means I now have a very large archive of photographic material to use for my pictures. I start with a vague idea from a story or a fable and create a concept that might work visually. The completed pictures can take a long time to create depending upon how they develop and my free time; some are clear ideas that work, however, some pictures just grow on their own. I hope you enjoy them.

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    I work from home now and when I have time between looking after children and jobs I try to keep my mind occupied by creating pictures in Photoshop.

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    I work from home now and when I have time between looking after children and jobs I try to keep my mind occupied by creating pictures in Photoshop.

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    EmpressofHyperbole
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I was a publisher or had the money to privately publish a children's book utilizing these fab pics! What an imaginative artist

    ionitunes
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity. These works make my brain want to play! Thanks for sharing.

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    EmpressofHyperbole
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I was a publisher or had the money to privately publish a children's book utilizing these fab pics! What an imaginative artist

    ionitunes
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity. These works make my brain want to play! Thanks for sharing.

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