| JEFF
BECKER
It all started with drawing Marvel Comics and Mortal Kombat
characters as a kid, but graffiti in high school was the gas
that was thrown on the artistic interest that I was born with.
After years of drawing distorted, ill proportioned graffiti
characters; college introduced me to the more mature and advanced
ways to represent a figure during art history sessions. The
work of historical masters such as Degas and Rubens captivated
me, and impressed me more than any graffiti style ever could.
From then on, my artistic development was centered around
studying anatomy; sketching, oil painting and focusing on
color value, composition, and the human form as my subject
matter. During this time I discovered a true understanding
of illustration and conceptual art, realising what I wanted
to do with my art and my life.
Video game and movie concept art introduced me to Photoshop
and a Wacom Tablet and that’s what it’s been for
me ever since. I usually start my illustrations with paper
and pencil, then through the scanner they go. I’ve been
doing digital painting for the past year - both content and
overwhelmed with the sheer potential of this medium. I push
myself everyday; drawing as much as I can with aspirations
to become successful in the world of illustration and concept
art.
Influences
Degas, Rubens, Rembrandt, Jason Chan, Bobby Chiu, Marko Djurdjevic,
Adam Hughes, Kent Williams, Jon Foster, Carlos Huante, Craig
Mullins, James Jean, Nic Klein, David Bollt, Svetlin Velinov,
Brom, Carravagio, Frank Frazetta, Fuseli, Coro.
Vital Statistics
Full name: Jeff Becker
Date of birth: February 1st, 1985
Current Location: Dirty South Florida
Complete this sentence: Three cavemen are sitting
round a fire, one says to the other… - im hungry
( in caveman talk)
What is the first visual image you can remember?
Standing in my crib waiting for my mother to wake up and let
me out.
Who is your most influential artist? Degas,
Marko Djurdjevic, Adam Hughes, Bobby Chiu
Favourite music? Rap
Favourite film? The Matrix Trilogy
Favourite TV series? None
Favourite animated series? – Afro
Samurai
Pet hate? – I hate little dogs
Share a quote: - My own quote - 'If good
enough is good enough for you then you will never be good
enough.'
You are suddenly the most powerful person on the
planet, what’s the first thing you would do?
Eliminate money and find a better way to exchange things.
And do something about global warming.
What attracted you in contributing to Erth Chronicles?
I love sci-fi.
What’s the most important professional advice
you would give a prospective artist? Practice everyday
and be humble.
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