ABOUT THE ARTIST
PRODUCTIONS and PERFORMANCES
MISSION
To blend the realms of light, sound, and design to create immersive and compelling experiences
to illuminate people, places, & things.
BACKGROUND
From an early love of drawing, to my education in fine arts and music, I've worn many hats. With years of producing and working on video and audio projects in the studio as well as in the field, I've been pushed in many directions and have developed a diverse skillset. Music and art events bring me the most satisfaction, and after many projects for others over the last 20 years, I'm focusing more time/energy on creating and projecting my visuals (VJing), producing and sharing music (DJing), as well as designing modular, sculptural, illuminated art projects for festivals, theaters, and events.
PRODUCER
Being a music producer was the dream, yet while getting my B.S. in Music from the Univ. of Colorado, where I studied audio production, I took a video editing class and was instantly hooked. I purchased my first DSLR camera not long after that and began making videos. After a stint working at a recording studio, I found myself at a video production house making videos, animating graphics, and authoring DVDs. (Yep, it was that long ago.) Technology has changed a lot, yet my foundation is based on the same concepts I originally learned ... and continue to expand upon as a life-long student of the arts.
MUSICIAN
I was originally a trumpet player, turned singer, turned drummer, turned DJ, turned audio engineer. I've experienced many sides of the festival business. Working events of all types has given me an acute sense of what grabs and holds attention. It's about the dance of light and dark, loud and quiet, fast and slow. I'm driven to create unique offerings in composition and form that spark interest in the minds of those that experience them.
ARTIST
Currently, I busy myself with projects that mix all of the aspects I love... audio, video, and design. Over the last decade, I began producing light art sculptures from wood, aluminum, acrylic, lit by LEDs. I also VJ (like a DJ but with video loops) when I get the chance to light up an event, wall, or screen. (Find out more at Lambent Visuals.) As of 2023, I began producing dance parties which got me back into DJing. (Find more at Needmore Sounds.)
Since you read all the way down here, thanks for your attention. My goal is to make more of my art (or collaborate on your art) with projects that combine all of my talents. My best work is still ahead of me. Let's go. Contact me here.
- LIGHT AND SOUND -
is the heART of Needmore Productions