For context, my background as a painter has shaped everything I do today, from how I approach color and lighting to how I interpret realism in film and digital media. Painting has been part of my life since my early upbringing and continued through my high-school years, where I worked in both theater and film production. That foundation eventually led me to contribute to major motion pictures, including Rock of Ages, The Truman Show, Speed II, and Great Expectations, bringing a distinctly painterly sensitivity to large-scale scenic environments.

Alongside that professional work, oil painting and portraiture have always remained personal passions. The instinct to build a world from nothing, to tell a story through light, texture, and composition still influences the way I create today. Whether interpreting a scene for the camera or developing visual concepts with modern tools, that painter’s eye remains central to my creative practice.

For more on my scenic art background, visit Ascenic.com.
For my fine-art portfolio, visit Siarkart.com.