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Hi there, I'm Kort (on the right).
I've had a pencil in my hand for as long as I can remember. I may have
exchanged the pencil and paper for mouse and monitor, but the desire
to create still beckons me to my digital "canvas" for hours
on end.
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I'm the eldest son of two New York City natives, Paul and Audrey Kramer.
Without their constant support and encouragement, I would not be where
I am today. Having been an Air Force brat, I had the opportunity to tour
the world during my youth. Many of these colorful adventures included
stays at Germany, Italy, Hawaii, Okinawa, Korea, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
I also lived stateside in Virginia, Louisiana, and currently South Florida.
Being immersed in myriad cultures helped to spark my creative fires
and to explore the universal motifs that reveal themselves in a variety
of artistic forms throughout the world.
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At
Kadena High School
in Okinawa Japan, I took Art Studio for my last three years under the
tutelage of Ruth Ann Gold, a very talented watercolorist. I explored different
styles and media from acrylic paint to photography. As a fine arts major
at the University of Florida,
I continued to nurture my creativity and experimented with a wide variety
of media including digital art. After graduating with a BFA in 1993, I
moved to Jacksonville, FL where I was employed as a staff photographer
for the newspaper Clay Today. Later, I worked in the art department of Gallo
Pewter brainstorming product ideas and preparing original art for
casting.
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Even though these job experiences enabled me to become a more rehearsed
artist, I yearned to expand my professional repertoire. In 1996 I attended
the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
and earned a degree in Graphic Design. Upon graduation, I was hired by
PDI Communications Inc., a Cable
& Satellite TV supplier company, as a graphic designer. I am involved
with all aspects of their advertising and marketing from the creation
of magazine ads to the designing of 500 page catalogs. Currently, I hold
the position of PDI's Art Director and oversee all printed and web materials
the company produces. I live in Boca Raton with my wife Lisa, son Connor,
daughter Kyra, and a number of sanity-challenged cats.
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I
was an early user of the 3D program Bryce
and have been incorporating elements produced in the program into my artwork
since 1997. This 3D program is a big reason why I have merged from the
traditional realm into the digital arena. The worlds I can create in "cyberspace"
fascinate me and I want to continue to express my creativity in this forum.
My recent interests include studies in Fractals and Sacred Geometry. They
appeal to both my artistic verve and my intellectual (and technical) curiosities.
I have been a big science fiction & fantasy fan for most of my life.
Many of the motifs associated with these genres reveal themselves in the
images showcased on my web site.
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My
fascination with world mythologies and folklore initiated my interest
in fantasy art...and I'm sure all the cool air force jets and military
vehicles that were an big part of my childhood environment unleashed the
science-fiction buff in me. Being a voracious reader of mythology, fantasy,
horror and sci-fi has also helped to stimulate my creative impulses towards
the fantastical.
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I recently renewed my passion for photography and most of my recent work is in that arena. I am proud to count myself among the select group of photogrpahers who are part of the Photo-Genesis website. I invite you to visit my galleries there and at Renderosity if you have the time, as well as the other galleries on my 'Gallery' page
I admire
many artists, from old masters to contemporary illustrators and photographers. Their work
has been a vital source of inspiration and has often helped me to develop
and nurture my imaginative pursuits.
I hope
that my work can help inspire you on your own creative quest!
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| This is my STAR WARS personality:
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|  | You scored as XIX: The Sun. This is the happiest card in the deck. It is full of joy and optimism, everything is right with the world. We are as innocent children playing in the fields without care. The Sun brings success, well-being and happiness in all spheres - material, emotional, spiritual -wherever our desires lay.When this card appears in a Tarot spread it indicates success, joy and happiness. Obstacles will be overcome, goals achieved.When badly aspected, it can indicate a stagnation through over-indulgence, too much of a good thing.
XIX: The Sun | | 81% | XIII: Death | | 81% | II - The High Priestess | | 75% | I - Magician | | 75% | VIII - Strength | | 69% | IV - The Emperor | | 63% | XI: Justice | | 63% | X - Wheel of Fortune | | 63% | XVI: The Tower | | 56% | VI: The Lovers | | 56% | III - The Empress | | 50% | 0 - The Fool | | 44% | XV: The Devil | | 31% |
Which Major Arcana Tarot Card Are You?
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©
2005 Kramer Kreations, all rights reserved. All artwork, photographs
& copy; Kort Kramer, all rights reserved. No part of this site may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means -- electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise -- without the written permission of the copyright owner.
Site design by Kort Kramer and Pamela Keane, Keane Image. © 2005,
all rights reserved.
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