That was an interesting read,
Lee. I appreciate all the effort you've put into your interview (and this thread in general) and agree with the advice you've given.
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Yeah, what happened to him? I did go to Florida and almost got lost a few times but I came back a while ago now.
I still visit the site almost every day but rarely have time to venture into the Photomode forums or take any photos to upload anymore.
It's a real honour to still be mentioned in so many people's 'inspiration' lists though, thank you everyone!
Ah good to know you're still around Mog. Hope you can get back here one day with some new shots. ๐
It was a great read Lee, I should have guessed you are a teacher 
A great insight into your philosophy and method. I love the extra questions too - I'll PM you later with my answers to those to add to my interview. Also great choice for the next interview - looking forward to that one. ๐
Thanks Nathan. Well i teach privately, one to one but yeah, i enjoy the thougth of everyone getting better at whatever they are interested in. I'm looking forward to Miks interview too. ๐
That was a super read Lee. I but I guess thats to be expected from someone who also writes, does great photography, art and plays/teaches music. Gees what don't you do.
Great insights and attitude and a lot of great stuff for people to take note of. Me included. Totally agree with all your points. Learning and putting in the effort to experiment is essential in improving your skills and creative judgement.
Had a look at your Flickr slidewshows and wow, man your stuff is good. Makes me feel rather amature in comparison. Keep up the great work. Also feel free to go nuts with tuts i'm sure everyone apprecaites them, can't see people getting sick of you at all. ๐
Bring on Miklad!
Thanks for the kind words. I can't sing...i sound horrific! haha. ๐
Great to see ya Moggie!
And can I add, Lee - what a great showreel! Love the photography and the art - beautiful stuff! I see you're a breast-man too mate.
Thanks Mik. I'm an everything man really you can't beat a hot woman! But yeah, i love a good pair of ( . )( . ) hehe
Great 'set'
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Nice read Lee! Really inspiring stuff. ๐
Oh and some questions!
How did your love for Beetles & V-Dubs come about?
When did you realise that "creative arts" was something you were passionate about?
Can I have a cookie?
I don't really remember where my love for Beetles came about but i've always loved classic cars that have been modernized with new wheels etc. When you see a Beetle that has been done up they always look amazing to me and i love a curvy car. I love modern cars too though, who doesn't?!
I've always been into creating things since i was a child. Not sure i can remember a definitive reason i chose it because it was always oozing out of me.
I used to as a kid love to dismantle things to see how they work. i was always good at fixing things and whenever i used to get a new TV or Stereo the first thing i'd do was to take it apart and put it back together.
That interest in how things work worked it's way into my art work, i was always really interested in how the human body worked and stuff like that so i used to study it so when i drew people they would look more realistic.
All of that helped me learn about lighting, perspective etc etc from a young age so as i grew up and got sick of drawing on paper i naturally wanted a more indepth medium so when i found Photoshop i was determined to learn it.
I used to open Photoshop and sit there without a clue what to do so i'd close it and get disheartened, but i persevered with it and before i knew it i was creating various bits and bobs. but it wasn't until i got a Wacom tablet and then i learned to use the pen tool and layer masks that my photoshopping went through the roof and all my old drawing skills came to the fore.
As for Music it was something i picked up because i knew i would be good at it and it seemed like a huge subject to learn so i really reveled in it and i still do.
Photography was another another way to create things really and i really really love that but i would love it more with a better camera and gear!
Again writing books was something i didn't consider until one night i was bored so i opened Microsoft Word and started writing and before i knew it many hours had passed and i had wrote half a book just from my imagination at the time. It's not the best way to do it but thats what i enjoy, writing it on the fly. Not saying my books are good but i enjoy it.
I hope i'm not coming across as arrogant because i'm the least arrogant and confident person you could meet but it really is how i've always been, i've been good at everything i've had an interest in. I'm very stubborn you see so when i start something i have to get good at it.
That translates itself onto others sometimes because i get really annoyed when people keep secrets on how they achieved something, they won't share with others or they go out of their way to put other peoples work down. No matter what level people are at the should be encouraged to continue because they are trying.
I'm not the best at anything i do but i've put in many many years of my life into getting better so when people go out of their way to have a go at me or whoever else, it bugs me and i get defensive. well not defensive but i could always question it or respond to them but i tend not to.
I'm very modest and i don't pay much attention to praise but i do pay attention to people who enjoy having a dig at others or thinking they are above everyone. But i can also ignore it as 99% of the time i rise above everything like that, but sometimes you always seem to come across someone who annoys you a bit more than others. It's such a bad trait some people on the internet and in real life have, i really don't like rude people.
I'm learning Japanese at the moment but that is hard so it won't be a fast journey!
Oh, and i'm going to have a go at 3D Studio Max too, so i'll have to see how i get on with that, not confident atall!!
Sorry for the long answer
Fantastic interview (if you can call it that?). ๐
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Seems like you found my clone. Now I have to kill it.
We're the same person.
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Wow thanks for listing me as an "inspiration" Lee
Very nice read and great tips and thoughts ๐
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I read through all the interviews earlier today. It's pretty interesting to see how different everybody is (or similar, in some cases
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