What do math geeks do when they finish school?
Become artists, of course!

It's not really that surprising. Vector graphics and modelling all have their basis in higher maths, so Jeannette Randall's passion for numbers and love of art quickly showed itself to be a symbiotic relationship. Combine this with art classes in school, extensive experience in photography (both print and digital) and an ingrained desire to learn, and it should be no surprise that anything she sets her mind to, Jeannette can create.

While dedicating most of her time to learning and developing her style, money was going out faster than it was coming in. Proving her easy adaptability, Jeannette turned her artistry and logic to the internet, working in website design and development, something she still enjoys today (with a sizeable portfolio to back herself up!).

But it's not all about computers. Until relatively recently, all art was done by hand, on paper or canvas. It would be foolish to ignore this history - and Jeannette is not foolish.

Keeping the computer in the background, Jeannette set about working with oil paint, pen and ink, graphite and airbrushes, as well as studying the topic, which resulted in a considerable fine art background. Drawing, colouring and designing on a tablet is very similar to doing so on paper, but it is far easier to carry a pad and a bag of art supplies with you rather than lugging around a computer, Wacom tablet and the associated power and data cables.

It's taken hard work to get where she is, and many people would have given up but Jeannette has kept going despite the time and effort it has taken. She now has a massive portfolio and quite a repertoire of skills, is making money from developing and selling texture packs, tutorials, images, animations, logos and websites (from her studio/office in Columbus, Georgia), and has begun carving a niche with her 3D and photography work. The future for Jeannette Randall and Blank Pixel is bright, with more displays and exhibitions coming up, and more learning is always on the agenda.

Bio provided by the lovely Miss Jessi.