Colin is a California native who first began drawing at the age of 4 and has never looked back. He studied fine art and began his illustration work while attending the University of California at Santa Barbara. After college he focused on illustration and graphic design, working at his own business as well as a variety of art studios in Santa Barbara and the Bay Area. He later parleyed his experience into a 8 year career as a video game art director and animator, all while continuing his fine art in his free time. Colin's fine art has appeared in college shows and in traveling shows. He continues to explore both traditional and digital realms of art, and with a focus on portraiture, he aspires to blend classical art with modern day messages and mediums.