Hi, I'm Arthur J Dorety III, a multi-disciplinary artist who loves all the arts—especially visual, musical, and literature. I grew up curious about science, science fiction, and fantasy, with dinosaurs and prehistoric life fueling my art and inspiring my learning to draw. I continue to explore world-building for fantasy settings, map-making, and landscapes populated with villages, cities, and characters. Beyond art, I enjoy writing and collaborating on projects, and I have hands-on experience with live sound engineering and music performance. My professional path blends traditional drawing and digital tools (Vue, Poser, DAZ Studio, Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender) with a love for paleoart and storytelling.

Arthur J Dorety III

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Hi, I'm Arthur J Dorety III, a multi-disciplinary artist who loves all the arts—especially visual, musical, and literature. I grew up curious about science, science fiction, and fantasy, with dinosaurs and prehistoric life fueling my art and inspiring my learning to draw. I continue to explore world-building for fantasy settings, map-making, and landscapes populated with villages, cities, and characters. Beyond art, I enjoy writing and collaborating on projects, and I have hands-on experience with live sound engineering and music performance. My professional path blends traditional drawing and digital tools (Vue, Poser, DAZ Studio, Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender) with a love for paleoart and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Arthur J Dorety III, a multi-disciplinary artist who loves all the arts—especially visual, musical, and literature. I grew up curious about science, science fiction, and fantasy, with dinosaurs and prehistoric life fueling my art and inspiring my learning to draw. I continue to explore world-building for fantasy settings, map-making, and landscapes populated with villages, cities, and characters.

Beyond art, I enjoy writing and collaborating on projects, and I have hands-on experience with live sound engineering and music performance. My professional path blends traditional drawing and digital tools (Vue, Poser, DAZ Studio, Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender) with a love for paleoart and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Dept Assistant - Lab Tech/Manager at Princeton University Geology Dept
May 1, 1986 - January 31, 1997
Lab technician/manager for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences; maintained a lab for processing samples and experiments; spent many months at sea, collecting samples and experiencing cultures from three continents.
Live Sound Engineer at Modular Sound
January 1, 1989 - May 1, 1993
Learned the art of sound engineering for both live and studio settings; gained insight into the music business, management, and troubleshooting under pressure.
Live Sound Engineer at Modular Sound
January 1, 1997 - August 1, 2006
Continued work in live sound engineering with responsibilities including adapting and problem-solving on the fly; ongoing involvement through 2006.
Freelance Artist - Illustrator at Freelance
April 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance artwork for various local clients; self-taught digital artist using Vue, Poser, DAZ Studio and Photoshop since 2006; contributed paleoart to Stocktrek stock image site; notable projects include work for Shawn Key's children's story 'Spirit Quest' and related titles.
Dept Assistant - Lab Tech/Manager for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Princeton University Geology Dept
May 1, 1986 - January 31, 1997
Managed lab operations and processing of samples and experiments; gained exposure to scientific work environment; spent months at sea collecting samples and engaging with cultures from three continents.
Freelance Artist / Illustrator at Self-Employed
April 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance artwork across digital and traditional media; self-taught in Vue, Poser, DAZ Studio, Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender, and Midjourney AI art creation; produced paleoart for Stocktrek and local clients; contributed to Shawn Key's The Spirit Quest and other projects including Insomnia Mastermind by Bill Berends.

Education

at University of the Arts
September 1, 1984 - May 1, 1986
at Mercer County Community College
September 1, 1986 - May 1, 1989
Coursework in Visual Arts; Anatomy, 2D and Sculpture; Design and Illustration at University of the Arts
September 1, 1984 - May 31, 1986
Coursework in Visual Arts; Telecommunication and Sound at Mercer County Community College
September 1, 1986 - May 31, 1989

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other