About

Steve Higgs

I'm a 25 year old "computer genius" (as some have put it), currently living in Peterborough, Ontario. Raised in a small village (Tara, Ontario), I eventually moved away to attend college in Peterborough.

After graduating the Web Developer program at Fleming College in 2005, I later found myself teaching part-time in the very same program, helping others to understand the graphics technologies and programming languages used in the career.

I now work as a contract web developer and train folks in web development and web programming while enjoying my time creating artwork and forever learning about anything that catches my attention throughout the day.

Inspiration & Influences

When it comes to my art, my passions and my general mindset I find myself inspired greatly by movies like Contact and The Last Samurai, as well as TV shows such as Star Trek and Firefly.

Influences by authors such as Richard Dawkins and Carl Sagan have developed my intrigue in nature, science, and culture, pushing me to learn more and explore the world we know and the universe we have only begun to meet.

Other role models that have impacted my life are Penn Jillette and the late George Carlin who both endorse a world that celebrates the freedom of thought and expression; something I greatly admire.

Hobbies and Interests

Computers:

Obviously an interest of mine; I've been using them since I can remember. I've become very adept in many areas related to them, from hardware (building and repairing) to software (programming and using). I also tutor web programming and basic computer use.

Martial Arts:

In the past I've taken classes in Kung-fu and Jujutsu, and certainly plan to try other martial arts. Once I have tried a little of each, I feel I'll be able to make a well informed decision as to which I would like to study in more depth.

I have always found the Samurai and their way of life, Shaolin monks, and Buddhism etc very intriguing and I enjoy studying these cultures, learning more about their history.

Art:

I don't really draw or paint all that well in my opinion, but creating artwork using a computer, rendering scenes from my imagination or from movies etc. is certainly something I enjoy. I post much of what I make in the gallery. I have also found a lot of inspiration in works of art by artists such as Van Gogh and M.C. Escher.

Science and Sci-Fi:

I've been a huge science fiction fan my entire life primarily because of "Star Trek". I believe there must be other civilizations out there, and I know there's so much more to the universe than we can even begin to comprehend. Science fiction gives us that chance to wonder "what if...". I've never been able to shake that phrase from my vocabulary, I rather embrace it and enjoy exploring any idea presented.