Totemigraphics is a term I created for this unique style of art
which is a combination of years of practice with Calligraphy and
an appreciation
for the various Alaska Native styles of art. Through the understanding
of these styles I have created totemigraphics to present my own twist.
The
term totemigraphics is derived from totemic or totem which is
a representation of an object using symbols and characters.
Totemigraphics,
although computer generated, almost always begins as a sketch.
Nothing fancy just an idea on paper, a napkin or whatever
seems to be handy at the time. The sketch is usually inspired by
something I have seen such as an animal or by conversation
with a friend. After I have the shapes roughed out I scan the document
and begin to computerize the graphic. After the sketch is computerized
I can do just about anything with it large or small.
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