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Welcome to DonSchaefer.com |
Art is expression. From simple font-choices to complex compositions & timelines, the art of how we present information to others is the most important factor in determining how well that information will be received. Doesn’t it stand to reason then that no matter what type of idea is being developed and no matter what type of work is being done, that it should be done with the assistance of a skilled artist who can ensure the project reaches its fullest potential?
Artwork isn’t just for hanging on the wall – it’s for advertising, selling, communicating, entertaining, teaching, and inspiring. Art can be static or dynamic, it can move and interact, and most importantly, it DOES make a difference. Whether you’re looking to advertise your business or simply share a collection of photos with family & friends, an artistic presentation of the information involved can drastically improve the experience of your target audience.
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Areas of Interest |
At DonSchaefer.com, you’ll find Don Schaefer’s online portfolio of work in several fields, including:
Web design, Photography, Graphic design, 3d Animation, Illustration, and more.
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Web Design - View Portfolio Of all forms of artwork, web design is one of the newest and also one of the most versatile - both in function as well as form. With the growing community of broadband users worldwide, artists are increasingly able to integrate not only illustrations and designs, but also online videos & other interactive elements to create truly unique experiences for visitors of all types. |
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Photography - View Portfolio Although centuries old, the art of photography has evolved enormously, and to this day remains one of the most powerful ways to capture & communicate thoughts. Although almost anyone can point & shoot a picture via a cell phone or digital camera these days, a skilled photographer can bring home the raw energy or emotion of a scene in their photographs. Whether it's an image for a travel agency to inspire tourists, or a scene from a 3rd-world country depicting the condition of life, the power of photography is undeniable. |
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Graphic Design - View Portfolio Although you might not realize it, graphic design has become a part of almost every aspect of our lives. From the designs on the front of products and packages to company logos to the advertisements you see in magazines and on billboards, graphic design is all around us. Graphic design can simply be an artistic way of displaying text, or it can utilize other elements (such as photography and illustration), often in conjunction with some degree of text, to create memorable compositions of imagery. |
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3D Animation - View Portfolio One of the fastest growing forms of art, 3d animation is becoming increasingly prevalent in numerous fields of business. Although almost everyone is familiar with the use of 3D animation in the movie industry via films such as Star Wars, Final Fantasy: Advent Children, or Pixar's Ratatouille, it is also becoming a popular tool for advertising and demonstration purposes. For example, 3D Animation can be used to display scientific models or architectural designs in a way that people can easily understand and relate to. Additionally, 3D animation has a major advantage over other mediums in terms of cost-effectiveness. Compared to traditional hand-drawn animation, 3D animation is much less labor-intensive because characters/environments can be modified as-needed rather than re-created from scratch over & over, so less people/hours are needed to create the 3D equivalent of a hand-drawn animation. It can also be far less expensive to use a 3D character as an actor as opposed to a real person, and you won't have to ever worry about the 3D character getting tired, or demanding more money. Looking to create a scene of mass-destruction? I think it goes without saying that laying an entire metropolitan area to waste in 3D is definitely less costly than the real-life alternative! |
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Illustration - View Portfolio
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