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2 G alen Valle is a new media artist specializing mostly in digital paintings, illustrations, and photo manipulations. Influenced by classical art from an early age, particularly Impressionism and Expressionism, he uses elements of those styles, and many others, to create contemporary art using modern subject matter and media with the goal of evoking moods and feelings that are relevant to life today. His goal is to build bridges between old and new art styles and considers himself to be a traditional artist who uses digital tools. Commissioned work includes custom portraits, book covers, posters, book illustrations, album cover art, prop art and set dressing artwork for films and television – as well as various other artwork for both digital and print use. He currently lives in Thailand with his daughter, Marina, and an overweight (and very lovable) pit bull named Rockford. 3 15