UNsung Winter Edition 2014 | Page 63

Jeff MUELLER Computerartmarket.com www.jeffmuellerdigitalart.com/blog/ In 1980 Jeff Mueller began as his father’s apprentice at Air Artworks. Jeff studied art at UW Milwaukee and MIAD. He began working full time in 1984 as a commercial artist for Altered Images Inc. In the late 80's the studio transitioned from conventional to computer art on a Quantel Graphic Paintbox. Currently, Jeff’s expertise is Photoshop for illustration and photo enhancement, and Adobe Premier and AE (After Effects), for video production. Besides concentrating all his free time and effort developing his fine art career, Jeff is a freelance illustrator, digital artist for stock photography and avid video blogger. Jeff has worked with many art directors, photographers, designers, and other artists creating thousands of digital images. Being a digital artist Jeff creates images in the virtual world and then, reproduces them as physical works of art. Jeff’s intention is to use art to hold a mirror to social media today as it operates in the virtual world. Through all avenues of Social Media Jeff promotes himself and others, to establish a unique brand. The support of Jeff’s family and Art fan base, fuels his passion and creativity. Jeff says “If I am creating, I am complete.” 63