Syd Mead
The Pyropainter gets his name from his method of creating art. First, he starts a controlled fire and takes pictures of the blaze, exploring the complex formations and capturing the natural movements of the flames on his digital camera. Next, he manipulates these images into a rough composition; making use of the organic essence of the fire to create a visually compelling foundation for the painting. After the base is completed, he brings the rough images to life by creating details with acrylics. His influences include H.R.Giger, Salvador Dalí, Francis Bacon, and Syd Mead.