Joel Mariano

Joel Mariano is a very talented artist trained in the fundamentals of classic art, but clearly gifted in and drawn to electronic and digital art.  Mariano chose to focus his graduate studies in experimental animation, incorporating elements of cinematic animation and also continuing to enjoy the use of 3D graphic and video animation.  Mariano is known for combining computer imaging techniques to enhance "traditional hand drawings, videos and photographs. This week seemed like an appropriate time to highlight such an artist because of the 3D element of his work.  I love this piece for its use of color and the incredible way Mariano uses dimension to create the effect of water.  The layering and use of highlights gives this a very "liquid" feel.