I am a local artist/illustrator who works mostly in Mixed Media.  I am a traditionally trained artist with digital experience as well.  My skills and content range from portraits, people, and animals to photo-manipulated works primarily for poster illustrations.

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In reflection of various stages of my life as an artist, I have come to the conclusion that I work in the “spirit of the moment.”  I have had a lot of directions and paths that gave me extensive experiences as well as lessons learned.  I do not have a traditional or even contemporary style.  I work an idea or thought out into a visual composition with various mediums, depending on the way I want the finished product to appeal to the viewer.  I think that with my range and spontaneity, it is difficult to place me into a specific category within the art community.  
In some cases, my work might look like it is unfinished, but the piece might be just a thought or an incomplete idea.  I can produce well-thought out illustrations or artworks according to the client’s details as well.  Most of the time, I like working in a poster style or traditional fine art venue.  There is a constant conflict within my decision on the approach of showing my work as a traditional fine art piece or as a contemporary illustration.  I feel that the viewer is going to like it either way; however they will have a conflicting emotion inside as to the meaning or what is happening in the piece.  
 

Overall, I think that my work is unique not only in the way it is composed, but also in the execution of the final image.  I have had a lot of struggles with categorizing or having a “cohesive” look to my work.  I understand the necessity of having a certain look for clients and overall familiarity to be recognized; however, I think I have a style that stands out from the group just in the overall completed artwork.

 

Email: dieterchance@gmail.com 

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