My mom likes to say that she always knew I'd be an artist. While I love making art, it always bothers me when she says that. I'm more than just an "artist," and perhaps I'm afraid of being labeled as someone who was no good at school (because it's the complete opposite!). This is the force that drives me, though, to make myself stand out from other artists and define myself as a whole. I try to make things that have personal value, make others happy, and send a message, even if it's something simple.
Next year I will officially be a Film/Video/Animation student at RISD (though I obviously don't limit myself to that in my work) and it is my goal to communicate and connect with people around the world through my work.
-RLM
Favourite Visual Artist
Edward Hooper and Salvador Dalí
Favourite Movies
A Beautiful Mind, Amadeus, Inception, The Dark Knight, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Favourite TV Shows
The Big Bang Theory, Doctor Who, Dollhouse, Avatar The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra,
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
John Williams, Hanz Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Patrick Doyle, Thomas Newman, Nicholas Hooper, and John Powell
Favourite Books
Harry Potter series...yeah I don't read much outside of assigned school texts (if I have time to read, I have time to be painting)
Favourite Writers
J.K. Rowling (see above for explanation)
Favourite Games
Lego: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and Batman
Favourite Gaming Platform
PC :D (that's all I have had/was allowed)
Tools of the Trade
Graphite pencils, Acrylic paint, Watercolor (paint and pencils), and my Wacom Tablet
Other Interests
Hiking, biking, walking, attending broadway plays/musicals, and being with my friends :)