Featured Live Painter – Bahe Whitethorne, Jr.

Bahe Whitethorne, Jr., has been influenced in art by Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Children’s Picture Books Illustrations, Contemporary Fine Art, Street Art and a big inspiration from his father, Baje Whitethorne, Sr., a renowned Navajo artist.

As technology progressed Bahe became interested in more complex digital graphics, digital film, digital 3D animation, and digital 3D special effects. His new inspirations as a Digital Visual/Art Director is, Ryan Church, Concept Design Supervisor for “Stars Wars Ep.II and Ep.III,” Robert Rodriguez/Frank Miller’s “Sin City,” and Zack Snyder/Frank Miller’s “300.” And with newer technologies Bahe is able to create stunning digital artwork with simulated media software and a digital pen tablet. This new form of digital tool is currently being embraced by Hollywood Films, Video Games, and Animation, as part of the Pre-production, and Post-prodoction of development.

In 2008, Bahe has just begun his career in painting. Studying, watercolor and acrylics, under his father he currently lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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