Like most artists in the Industry I have a background in traditional art. Sometimes I find my self just sketching up ideas on paper first before I start a new project. 

Misc(Leather Working)

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While not 100 percent relevant to my craft as a 3D artist, I do enjoy other mediums of art. Leather working has been a hobby of mine for the past few years. I feel it helps me better understand form and texture. I like implementing my skills to more abstract crafts. It's a part of who I am, and that's important to me as an artist.