Hi! Welcome to the "About" section of my site. If you've found yourself here then you're more than likely interested in what I do, and maybe even interested in hiring me. I've set out this section like a Q&A which will hopefully answer any questions you have and give you as much information as possible about me.Who Are You?

- What is it that you do?

I work primarily as Computer Graphics Artist, mainly working in 3D, although I do a lot of 2D based artwork as well. I have worked in a range of computer graphics based industries such as digital multimedia, online multimedia, product engineering visualisation, architectural visualisation, virtual reality, and more recently the games industry.
- How did you get into 3D graphics?
I studied Product Design Visualisation at University and got to use lots of high-end 3D CAD software. This is where I found my love for 3D modelling. Coming from a Fine Art background when I was younger, I was never over-keen on the more technical engineering side of the course, and found I enjoyed digitally sculpting great looking 3D visualisations. As part of my year out in industry I worked in a company called PERA who had just invested in a Silicon Graphics VR suite, so I spent the best part of the year learning the ropes with polygonal based modelling and applying them to create cutting-edge (at the time!) real-time architectural and product based fly-throughs and visualisations. After finishing my degree I jumped straight into a multimedia company and followed that up by working in a games company for 3 years. I then decided to go freelance, working on 7 games projects alone across a span of 2 years.
- Who do you work for now?
In 2005 I set up my own company called Fraction Studios Limited, which is essentially there to act as a base to secure larger projects of which I am able to hire in other freelance artists to work with me. To date, (Dec 2007) Fraction Studios has completed work on 9 major games developments, and a number of multimedia based animation and visualisation work. The website for Fraction is www.fractionstudios.com.
- So do you still freelance?
No not anymore. I am now full-time working on, and securing, new projects for Fraction Studios.
- Why did you revamp your site?
Had you seen the old one recently? Very tatty and old....think I originally created that in the 90's! Needed something a little simpler - so hopefully this site does just that.
- You don't seem to display any work as such - just screenshots. Is there any way of seeing your portfolio?
I had to make a decision on whether to have an online portfolio. I decided to not show the actual work as I have worked on a number of high profile projects for various companies and showing meshes and screenshots within 3D software would have meant gaining lots of permissions. If you want to see my full portfolio then drop me an email and i'll be happy to supply it for you.
- Whatever happened to your tutorials section from the old site?
I decided to do away with my tutorials section. However you can still access some by clicking this link.
- Is it true you write for magazines?
Yes it is! I have been writing primarily for 3D World magazine as their resident Rhino 3D expert since 2000. I have written reviews, and tutorials for Rhino and Maya. I have also written some key game building tutorials for both PC Format, and PC Gamer.
- Any other things you do apart from freelance graphics art?
I have spent the last couple of years lecturing part-time on a University Computer Animation course. This has been a new outlet for me, and one which I have really enjoyed. I do not intend to currently work full-time as a lecturer, as i'm far too busy with other work, however it is definately something that I would consider continuing in the future.
- Do you have a showreel I can download?
Not really, no. I don't have a lot of time to put one together, however I do have one I put together a few years ago after working for Razorworks. It can be downloaded by right clicking and saving from here. Please note it is in DivX format - and remember to crank up the volume when watching!