I started getting involved on the Behance network back in October of 2009. Being a 17 year old who had a passion for art and design, it looked like a great place to grow and gain some exposure, but to be honest, what I really wanted was a free online portfolio. A few days into my Behance experience, I discovered that Behance is loaded with endless amounts of inspirational people, art, and community. It's extremely professional in comparison to other portfolio sites. Behance has become one of my main sources for inspiration. I log in every morning, look at new work, and I'm instantly on a creative high for the rest of the day. It's also a great platform for networking. I can't tell you how many relationships I have built and opportunities have come out of my time on Behance.

Right now I have 30,000 project views. That may not seem like a lot compared to some others on Behance, but for a 17 year old, it is mind-blowing. I have gotten multiple commissions, including being hired to design T-shirts for a Texas rock band, Luminate. I was also just recently contacted by Advanced Photoshop magazine to be featured as one of their insight artists in the 70th issue. That will be a two page spread with a bio about me and a showcase of my work, in a magazine that sells world wide. Again, mind-blowing for a 17 year old. I never thought it was possible.

I owe all the exposure Behance for being such a great site for networking and making my work (along with everyone else's) accessible to hundreds of thousands of people world wide. If you have a second, feel free to take a swing by my Portfolio and let me know what you think about my work. I would love to answer any questions you may have about the Behance network, or any other things I may be able to help out with.