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Welcome to Guy with Marker.
My name is Bailey. I like long walks on the beach, I work hard but play harder, I love to laugh… OKAY I digress, this about me page is about to be a journal entry. Buckle up.
Beginning at 18, I started working in the film industry. I worked my way into the camera department over the years, learning the in’s and outs of building cameras, lenses, lighting, and scene building. I built myself a comfortable little life, with a good career, ladder to climb, and worked hard from changing garbages, to rolling and cutting the camera.
It was around that time I realized that I didn’t see myself passionate as a film maker forever. I made the tough decision to give up my home, career, friendships, and start over.
I moved back into my parent’s closet, and spent the next year and a half learning how to run a travel blog. I went from preparing to buy a home, to not being able to afford a $30 a month phone bill. When I say I gave up everything, I mean everything.
I launched my food and travel blog, learning photography, composition, writing, design, editing, and everything inbetween. I’ve spent the last 10 years (officially) running my food and travel blog full time.
But I still wanted to create more…
If you were to break down the last year and a half into hours, I’d guestimate over 65% would be in my art studio. Quick math – about 8,500 hours. My most played game Stardew Valley, at a whopping 1600 hours. Yeah…
This site is isn’t designed to teach you exactly what steps to take when you’re creating, but the opposite.
There’s a terrible trap you fall into while learning to use your tools. Nobody uses them the same. Some people push just a little harder, blend a little lighter, use a little shadow in a corner.
The moment you start to trust yourself to create, and think about the why behind the coloring, you find your stride. I promise. Tutorials aren’t supposed to be forever.
Let’s create, color, and connect. I can’t wait to see what you create. Don’t be nervous, I mean… I’m just a guy with marker. <3