Full-time freelance artist, illustrator, mostly children's books and sci-fi/fantasy, I also create portraits, and murals, currently working on a fairy book.
I'm a not photographer, I barely know what a shutter-speed is, I have one old camera with a lens, one floodlight, and thats all I've used for years, no reflectors, meters, equipment.
These are reference photos for paintings/drawings. This is an opportunity for me to show my other work, as my website has to stay kid-friendly. I've never shown my photos as 'photography', I didn't consider they'd be thought of as such. The models are friends or people I shoot for book and cover art, mainly amateur.
I have a stunningly beautiful daughter, Giana, who is the best thing I will ever create, 2 snakes, and a huge african tortoise named Shelly. I'm sushi-eating environmentalist, animal lover, cook italian, hiker,
Notes-
*I don't like comments left with big icons from your group, looks like billboard advertisments and it's an odd place to see them. I will delete any comment that comes with an icon.
*I dislike groups that say you must 'fave' or must leave a comment or award. I don't need a quota of comments to feel secure about my work.
If you like my work, comment or fave, and I'll do the same if something stands out to me.
*Any image viewable to the general public is what I consider safe for general viewing. My fine art nudes can be viewed by 'friends' only. If you are not listed as a 'friend' and want to be, please let me know.
*If you don't have photos to share, or if your stream or favs consist of nothing but porn, you will be blocked immediately.


'A mind stretched with a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions'

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    muley1 says:

    "SPECTACULAR , AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE ARE JUST A FEW
    WORDS THAT COME TO MIND WHEN LOOKING AT ARTISFIRE'S WORK ."

    17th November, 2007

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    kkrystalkat says:

    "One of the most soulful people I have ever known. His artwork is a stunning manifestation of his deep understanding of the spirit of things, and he has a way of capturing that spirit and bringing it to life in his work for all to see. A unique style that captivates your attention with deep bold color and fine detail-and and endless supply of imagination that opens your mind to new worlds and endless possibilities.."

    17th March, 2007

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    rumnting says:

    "I love the way he sees women."

    27th June, 2006

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    atrakasya says:

    "Tony is a fantasy artist of the very enchanting kind - His work is the type that I would have probably spent hours looking at, as a kid.

    He combines simplicity with sheer child-like charm in a way that captivates the imagination. I love his fairy sketches for this very quality - they invoke those forgotten neural pathways that one used as a child.

    I look forward to seeing more of his work - I am sure he will produce work that only grows in its power to enchant the viewer."

    21st July, 2006

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    GF Morgan says:

    "On the contrary, you ARE a photographer and a darn good one. The one lens, one light disipline you have used has served you very well in its simplicity because it has forced you to "see" your subject in a critical way that most people miss."

    20th February, 2006

Name:
tony
Joined:
October 2005
Hometown:
Nomadic Gypsy
Currently:
Austin TX, USA
I am:
Male and Single
Occupation:
freelance illustrator
Website:
www.magicalideas.com