Who am I and what is the point of this site?
Out here in cyber-space I am known as SirJohn, digital artist. In the real world I am a father/blue-collar worker who goes by the name of John. I was born and raised in the Midwestern part of the United States and live there to this very day. Digital art is my hobby, my way of passing the time when I have the time to spare. When it comes to my art I try to use many different styles, variety is the spice of life I am told.
My approach to digital art is often quite simple. Sometimes I am simply experimenting with new techniques, trying to create something interesting and pleasing to the eye. Other times I will think about something all day at work... sometimes even for weeks before actually starting a project. Many of my images are simply digital representations of visual thought.
What is it that could motivate me into creating a snapshot of my own thoughts? Most of my inspiration comes from human behavior, emotion, and the dark recesses of the mind. The dark side of life weighs heavily in my work. Many of my images you may be able to look at and relate to in some way. As I said before, my work is inspired by things quite human. My images cover many different spectrums of human emotion and behavior. Fear, anger, despair, doubt, vulnerability... there are many themes to be found here.
This website is my way of sharing my vision. Maybe you can find inspiration in some of my images. Sometimes it is not the images themselves that create the deepest impact, rather the thoughts that spring from them upon viewing. If I can make you lean back in your chair in wonder ('whoa, how did he DO that??'), if I can make you breathe a sigh of relief ('wow, thank god I am not the only one to have felt THAT WAY'), if I can simply make you think about what you are seeing... I have not wasted my time, or yours.
Thank you for taking the time to visit. Any feedback that you may feel inclined to give is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your trip through my world!
-John Alexander (aka SirJohn)
