A full-stack web developer, visual artist, and metaphysical alchemist.
al·che·mist /ˈalkəməst/ noun
A person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process.
I take inspiration from various places and combine them into a new creation all my own - from development to design to art.
Below are the various skills I've acquired as a web developer and the tech stacks I'm familiar with. In each group, the items are generally listed from those I'm most confident and familiar with to the least.
A React music streaming app for my original songs, built with a responsive audio player, lyric viewer, search and genre filtering, and dedicated Songs, Albums, and Playlists sections. It was driven by a desire for a simple, intuitive playlist creation and listening experience, which became a core focus of the app’s design.
HTML | CSS | JavaScript | React 18 | Redux Toolkit | Cloudflare | Axios | Node/Express | Media CDN
An app designed to supplement Hebrew language learning by providing a simple yet engaging way to review vocabulary.
Rabbi-Rabbit uses direct input for answers and a spaced-repetition system to optimize retention.
React | JavaScript | CSS | Yup (validation) | Node/Express | MongoDB/Mongoose | JWT Auth
A React-based art gallery and storefront showcasing the artist’s work with a smooth path from
discovery to purchase. Visitors can browse, filter, and deep-link into individual pieces—and
continue cycling through the same filtered set directly from the product view.
JavaScript | React | HTML | CSS | Git | PowerPoint
I began painting in 2013, just playing around with acrylics on the canvas, and quickly developed my art style. I've dabbled with various mediums but acrylics suit me best. My current level of skill is due to practice, experiementation, and careful study of nature. I aim to improve every time.
Below are some of my current favorites.
Arcylic paint on a 4x6 inch wrapped canvas.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 11x14 inch wrapped canvas.
Arcylic paint on a 16x20 inch wrapped canvas.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 8x10 inch wrapped canvas.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 12x24 inch wrapped canvas.
Arcylic paint on a 9x12 inch canvas sheet.
Arcylic paint on a 11x14 inch wrapped canvas.
After losing my previous job to the Covid lockdown 2020, I decided to take my career in an entirely different direction and studied web development through Lambda School. I quickly discovered that development is as rewarding as it can be frustrating and there is always something new to learn. One of the first things I started on with my new found skills was creating a website to display and sell my original artwork. I believe in creating web apps that are designed with users and content first in mind. I'm always developing my technique and experimenting with different approaches to whatever I create. I believe it's important to always grow and learn - as a designer, developer, artist, and as an individual.
If you have a project or job opening you think I might be interested in, then give me a shout.