Monday, June 7, 2010

Edmund Prior, Painter, 3D Modeler, Designer

Edmund Prior has been a practicing artist since graduating from the Fine Art department of OCAD in 1978. He is a realist, figurative painter, having developed oil techniques from his study of the masters in the great museums of Europe. He continues to exhibit in solo and group exhibitions, having won awards for his work. He has also fulfilled commissions for portraits and murals. As well he holds a BA from the University of Guelph, majoring in Fine Art.

His commercial work includes a proficiency in Photoshop and Coreldraw, which he has used in designing for the textile printing industry. In a 30 year career He has also done product and editorial illustration for ad agencies and magazines.

Recently he has embarked on a new direction in 3D Modeling , using 3ds Max and Mudbox, aiming to unite his extensive art background with cutting edge technology.