chris PATTON

I code responsive websites with a variety of different features and I use several different coding languages to do it.

html5
every website I've made for the past decade or so has been with html5. I use it on every website, it's standard.

css
css is a designer's main tool in web design. I've been making websites since the 90's, before style sheets were even a thing. I don't miss those days. CSS is improving across all browsers and allowing even more creative control. I enjoy keeping up with the changes.

javascript
I can use javascript or jquery to add interactivity to websites and make things move. I generally use jquery these days, but I am comfortable in either.

jquery
I use jquery on every page to add flair and functionality to all of the buttons and switches. "write less do more", why not!?

php
whenever a form needs sent, a review needs to be submitted, or an e-mail needs sent I use php to make sure it gets there. I am looking forward to migrating to PDO soon.

mysqli
if a database needs read myqsli is what I use. I'm pretty comfortable with most queries. I use it for all of my data.

I have been working on 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, and rendering for over a decade and I currently use my knowledge in this field every day at work.

c#
I learned C# specifically for making video games. I enjoy it a lot and I used it daily for well over a year putting together Halloween Knight.

modeling
I've been modelling for over a decade and I keep learning new methods. I currently use 3d modeling in a lot of different ways in my job from line art for installation instructions to cgi imagery.

texturing
Creating realistic textures, either procedurally or from images, is a passion of mine. I add as much detail as I can when it is needed and I make sure that the textures look like you could reach out and feel them.

animating
I animated all of the characters in Halloween Knight (about 20 so far) and I enjoy it. The more that I do it, the better I get. I'm working on more projects that will allow me to improve.

I use graphic design principles in every aspect of creation for all types of media. From helping build brands for small businesses and creating marketing materials to creating characters for video games I ensure designs are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

photoshop
every thing that I do starts in photoshop (or ms paint, but don't tell anyone). I use it for layouts, rough designs and as much as I can. some times I even use it to edit photos.

illustrator
illustrator is the defacto standard in all of logo design. I use it for everything I can.

creativity
as much as I would love for this to be 100%, some times following trends and listening to the client takes precedent. making the client happy means the most in my business.

theory
design theory is something that means a lot to me. from the golden ratio to color combinations, everything needs to work together to communicate ideas.

typography
I've used free fonts, bought fonts, made fonts, spent hours flipping through options to make great pairings. I am committed to picking the best font for the job.