~RoyStanton
Roy Stanton
Artist | Professional | Varied
United States
Background in traditional painting and drawing techniques; recently trained in computer art using 3DS Max and Zbrush.
Have done sculpting as well, and a fair amount of custom work on 1/6 scale action figures.
Currently freelance for illustration, 3D work, and sculpting.
Interests
Favorite visual artist
Dave Stevens, Adam Hughes, Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Basil Gogos, John Singer Sargent, the list goes on, and on...
Favorite movies
Raiders of the Lost Ark, Alien, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Star Wars (ep. IV), Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Casino Royale, The Terminator, North by Northwest, Bullitt
Favorite TV shows
Star Trek (the original series), Wild, Wild West, Firefly, U.F.O., Wanted Dead or Alive, Space: 1999 (season one), Doctor Who, Deadwood, Entourage, Californication
Favorite bands / musical artists
80's alternative would be the best way to put it...
Favorite books
Pulp novels; the Parker series by Richard Stark, Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald, Michael Shayne stuff by Brett Halliday, and of course the Bond books by Fleming.
Favorite writers
John D. MacDonald, Richard Stark
Favorite games
Batman: Arkham Asylum, Red Dead Redemption, GTAIV, Assassin's Creed series
Favorite gaming platform
Have both PS3 and XBox 360
Tools of the Trade
Pencils, paints, software
Other Interests
1/6 scale action figures, garage kits, film and stage work