My journey into a life long passion of creating art started when my Dad - Joseph Benton Self - decided to teach me video editing in the 4th grade, at 9 years old. Among the last of youth to truly enjoy growing up outside and away from screens, I was hesitant at first because I associated technology with school - but about 30 minutes into watching how editing video is done, I fell in LOVE with the truth that in digital art - I can make ANYTHING I imagine, anything I envision. I learned how to shoot video in those formative years of my life, and in middle school I taught myself industry standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects. In High School I switched to a DSLR camera and developed my skills in Photography, Lightroom and Photoshop. After High School, I learned more Graphic Design and worked for several reputable businesses as a full time graphic design and print production specialist. The lesson of creative process my Dad taught me in the 4th grade turned into a inextinguishable fire - made of my passion and desire to create art.  Second to spending time with my Family - creating art is my favorite life experience, and getting to make art for others, to bring their visions to life - is one of life's greatest joys. Thanks for reading! Let's go make some ART!