Featured Artist Kevin Stock

Kevin Stock creates digital art so realistic you won’t know that it’s digital. Enjoy his work and check out the rest of his portfolio on his Facebook page.

 

 

Let me introduce you to myself, Mr. Kevin Stock—a true renaissance soul hailing from the heart of Illinois. I kicked off my  journey to see and soak up the world in 1986 when I decided to set sail with the United States Navy. Fast forward two decades. I retired with a seabag full of tales and experiences that could fill a library… and may just have. More on that later.

 

 

Born in 1969, my life has been a vibrant canvas painted with a variety of strokes. While my early years were all about serving this great country, I recently stumbled upon a new passion–digital painting. Picture this: I started unleashing my creative genius using an Oculus Quest II VR headset and the Vermillion painting app. Talk about taking art to the next level!

 

 

But my talents don’t stop there. I’m what I like to think of as a culinary whiz, constantly donning my apron and experimenting in the kitchen to master the art of gastronomy.

 

 

And let’s not forget, getting back to filling libraries… I’ve been weaving words together as a seasoned writer and poet for over 35 years. My verses are like a snapshot of a life well-lived, reflecting the depth of my vast cultural experiences.

 

 

Now, in the grand tapestry of my life, I’m not just an artist and wordsmith. Nope, I’m also a devoted husband, a loving father, a dutiful son, and forever a sailor at heart. I am living proof that life becomes a masterpiece when you blend creativity, service, and a pursuit of your passions.

 

 

Oh, and here’s the latest scoop–I made the jump from digital painting on the Oculus to creating my masterpieces on an Apple iPad Pro tablet, using the ARTRAGE app. I wanted to upgrade my paintings and make them as traditional looking as possible.

 

 

I wanted to create digital paintings that others couldn’t tell were digital. It’s like I upgraded my paintbrush for a digital stylus, taking my creativity and artwork to new heights.

 

 

For those eager to check out my incredible, deceiving paintings, swing by my art page on Facebook. Trust me; you’re in for a visual treat!

 

 

So, there you have it. Kevin Stock, a man of many talents, a true creative force, and an all-around awesome human.

 

 

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