the meaning
I'm sure you're wondering what Gray Tone Dreams is supposed to mean: The name evolved from my peculiar inability to remember dreams for a large period of my life. I would wake every morning and instantly immerse in routine, causing me to lose my dream's details. Besides a few curious bits and pieces, all I had was a fuzzy gray recollection. I continue to train my dream memory by writing and recalling everything I can both immediately and throughout the day. This training has integrated into my life and my art...
the man
Who am I? Well, to keep it simple, I am a design graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids resident since '93, and an artistically curious individual since childhood. I am constant to continue learning, thus I draw no boundaries of theme, subject or medium. Three things I strive to live by: One. The only way to become a truly knowledgable artist is to experiment with everything, all of it. Two. Don't ever stop trying and failing, or you might never succeed. Three. Dream big, you can always ground yourself upon a cloud.
show me the manthe meat
Where's the beef? The following meaty items are pulled from my professional portfolio. It's being chewed and digested by the consumers. It's roasting on the grill, tantilizing passer's taste buds. It's supplying sustaining energy to the user. To some folks it may just look like "advertising", but to a brand it is the source of life for a vision, an idea or a dream. It is a voice through which to be heard and an image through which to be seen.
show me the meatthe monthly
You'll find new items of interest in various mediums, styles, and messages here on a monthly basis. As a means to continually progress, I create constantly for the greater good of my skills, my words, and my purpose. Several of the items found here can also be found for purchase in the Gray Tone Dreams store. Find more of the related images by checking out the Gray Tone Dreams flickr account. I hope you enjoy the show.