The Grantique Style, Multimedia on Canvas:

When creating this original art, my intention is to involve the observer, as much as possible, in the story being portrayed by the art piece. Therefore, every piece is thought of, and created by imaging the final canvas as a three-dimensional creation (as if on were to peek into a room) that draws the observer in the story. This is why a reflecting sphere is always present within view of the person looking at the piece.

Based on this prologue, this is why I use 3D computer programs that employ forms created within the potential 3D space of the computer monitor. After arranging the structures within this space, I paint the contents digitally (called mapping), determine the lighting and atmospheric conditions, then direct the computer to render (create from a 3D mathematical function to 2D pictorial realization) the image.  This rendered image is then taken to a photo manipulation program where lighting, shadows, and colors are modified to satisfy my creative needs.