Visual Strategy · Algorithmic Processes · Interactive 3D

WHERE CURATION MEETS CREATION, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIMITLESS IMAGINATION & IDEATION

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OBSCURA takes its name from the camera obscura, the dark‑room device that first turned light into image. That same collision of curiosity and mechanism drives everything I do.

I’m Darian, a creative director and visual builder based in Denver. My practice sits at the intersection of art‑history research, design strategy, and modern toolmaking. The goal is always the same: give ideas a sharper visual form so they travel further and stick longer.

What I work on

  • Creative direction and brand strategy

  • Logo and identity design

  • Generative image and motion pipelines (diffusion, GLSL, custom shaders)

  • Interactive 3D captures and Gaussian‑splat visualizations

  • No‑code prototypes and lightweight web builds

  • Album and cover artwork

  • Custom stock imagery, photo restoration, and advanced retouching

  • AI consultation and workflow design

  • Hands‑on workshops for teams and independent creators

Specialized Services

  • Interactive 3D / Gaussian Splat Visuals
    Web‑native captures and product spin‑ups that let viewers explore spaces, retail corners, or hero items from any angle—no plug‑ins required.

  • Digital Art & Concept Imaging
    Art‑history‑rooted visuals for ad campaigns, key art, or collectible prints. Includes generative motion loops and stills ready for large‑format output.

  • Targeted Content Builds
    Suite‑based assets for web, social, and print: headline imagery, short‑form video, and tracked QR activations that push audiences to your next touchpoint.

  • Photo Restoration & Retouch
    High‑resolution scans, scratch repair, tone rebuilds, and color fidelity upgrades that return damaged or faded photos to production‑quality condition.

  • Site & Brand Tune‑Ups
    Lean web builds (static or no‑code), on‑point typography and palette consults, plus SEO pillars and lightweight marketing roadmaps.

  • 1‑on‑1 Skill Sessions
    Live Discord workshops in Photoshop, prompt engineering, or custom ChatGPT workflows—tailored to your current project, not a generic syllabus.

Let’s work together?