About | The Art of Solomon W. Jagwe | 6,504 views
Currently I reside in the US, but I hail from a small land locked Paradise tucked away in the interior of the East African Coast – the area known as ZANJ land during colonial times. The name is Uganda. I grew up on the outskirts of the capital city – Kampala, on the slopes of a hill called Mutundwe. My early childhood was in the country side – Masaka, far from the rumbles of the city traffic.
While in Uganda, I worked for 3 companies. Infosat – as a website developer and artist, Photo Magic – as a photo processor and photographer and C&MS – as an artist and web development instructor. After graduating from secondary school – A Level, I came to the US in 1996 to complete my degree in Art. I graduated in the Spring of 1999. I attended Ohio Valley University, Montgomery College and George Mason University. I majored in Art and Visual Technology with an Emphasis on 3D Environment Design and modeling, Character Modeling and Animation, Vehicle Modeling and Simulation.
I enjoy my work tremendously and I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with a gift I can share with the rest of the world. I have been blessed with a beautiful wife, Nerissa, and 2 adorable kids, Solomon and Jasmyn.
Until recently, I had been working as a 3D artist/Animator for CAMBER, (http://www.teamcamber.com) My main focus is Character modeling and animation, buildings and environment creation, plus mechanical modeling.
Currently I am working full time as an Independent film director and 3D Artist/Visual Effects Artist. I am also working as a 3D Consultant in the areas of Concept Design, Architectural Visualisation, 3D Modeling and Animation, Matte Painting, Music Video and Documentary direction and shooting.
More of my work can be seen at Cgsociety.org – http://solomon.cgsociety.org and a highlight of one my projects by E-onsoftware (makers of Vue xStream) can be seen at their Showcase Gallery- Solomon Jagwe
Experience: CBT – 10yrs , Illustration – 14yrs, 3D Animation/modeling – 12yrs, Drawing – all my life:
Career – Illustrator, Animator and 3D Graphics Artist
Degree – Art and Visual Technology – Illustration, Animation and Computer Art (GMU)
Skill – 3D Software – 3D Studio Max, Maya, Motionbuilder, Lightwave, Vue Infinite, Zbrush, TrueSpace
Hey Boss,
Love ur work and i hope one day we can work together. This Year i will be starting Filming and i would like to pick ur brain for some points.
Later
Roy Rogers
This is amazing stuff Solomon! Keep up the great work. Proud of you.
Godfrey.
Hi Solomon, its decades we last met. Your work is awesome… Some obs have always appraised your work as excellent and unique and i longed to have a peek… I have, today. Keep it up dude. I’ll definately get back to you. In the interim, success to your art.
Hi solomon, u r doing a great job with your gift of art.Iam also an artist graduate from makerere university Art school, BIFA..born in masaka,sister to stella namuwonge of texas.Also a musician.Would like to know more about what u do, and may be work with u someday.Would like to participate as a musician in Ugandans in the Diaspora this year at serena hotel.How do i apply. email feddym2000@yahoo.com
I love the work that you do. I pray that God will richly bless the works of your hands. Happy 2011
Hi Solomon i have visited your website and am interested in your graphics, am Bukenya Eddie and staying in Uganda i videos for Ugandan artists, using adobe premier pro2&3 i also edit photos using photo shop Cs 2 &3. but i want to learn after effects. can you help me and send me the data tutorials me i will download them and print them out please i just request. if you will please send them on bukexus@yahoo.com . i will be great full if my request i considered
Regards Bukenya GOD bless you.
Hi Eddie, thanks for stopping by. One of the best online tutorials for AE are located at http://www.videocopilot.net – I think you will get some good insight into the program – however you might need a fast internet connection since they primarily video tutorials. Stay blessed.
Hi Solomon, it’s good to hear from you, been quite a while but it’s amazing what you’ve achived over the years as per your website ratings.
Just wanted to say to an old friend, keep up the good work.
S
Samson!!!!!! Man, it’s been ages since I last heard from you OB! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Great to hear from you old friend. I still remember the days of the Art room at MACOS – are you still interested in Art? Please send me your phone number. I was recently in Uganda. I wish we could have met and caught up on old times. Stay blessed.
Thanks Jay. Appreciate the kind words. Glad to make your acquaintance. My goal is to inspire others and also have a positive impact on their lives. I am grateful for whatever you have been able to pick from your following of my work. Stay well bro.
not only are you talented but also focused and determined, hardworking and a loving husband, dad and mentor. im delighted and honoured to have you as my mentor and truely hope to become as great as you as i endavour to follow in your footsteps. i have followed up most of your work on the various websites and i can’t believe how incredible it is.
Solomon, ssebo, gyebale. Obulamu? Nange ndi we Masaka – awo Kyetume between Mbirizi and Kyazanga on Mbarara road. Oli NC, nze wano e Richmond. Bwoliba osobodde onkubirako 763-291-1102.
Webale emirimo gino mukulu. Birabika bulungi. You are a talented man.
Akuume ssebo.
Yoana