/ĕmbɚr-dĭn/
Hey everyone! My name is Shawn Foster.
I’m a passionate artist with a diverse background that spans public education, software engineering, and the creative arts. Throughout my journey, I’ve embraced various roles, each shaping my unique perspective and approach to creativity.
From a young age, I’ve always been drawn to artistic expression. Ever since I can remember I always wanted to be a film maker and bring stories to life. Whether it’s through drawing, graphic design, video production, or 3D animation, I’ve explored numerous mediums to tell stories and evoke emotions. My love for creativity led me to a career in public education, where I had the privilege of inspiring students to discover their own expressive voices.
After years in the classroom, I transitioned to software engineering, where I honed my technical skills as a web developer for over a decade. This experience allowed me to merge my artistic vision with technology, creating innovative solutions that bridge the gap between creativity and functionality.
Through this website, I’m thrilled to offer a range of courses, resources, and tools designed to help you unlock your creative potential. I’ll be sharing my knowledge and expertise in various creative software tools that are essential in today’s market. Whether you're looking to dive into the creative arts, my courses will provide step-by-step guidance to help you master these platforms. My goal is to empower you to bring your artistic visions to life, regardless of your current skill level. Join me on this journey of exploration and creativity!
Emberdyn - /ĕmbɚr-dĭn/ - Pronounced 'Ember Din'
I believe that we can all spark change in ourselves to bring our passions to life. I also believe that as creative individuals we can spark positive change in the world through the works we create. My goal with Emberdyn is to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful in your artistic endeavors. I want to be your guide as you embark on this journey. Ultimately, I want you to take these skills and spark positive change in our world.
I own and operate the YouTube channel Emberdyn where I am building a community of like minded artists interested in sparking change through their creativity. I also own a channel called It's Shawn Foster where I am sharing the journey of creating and growing a YouTube channel from scratch.
I am also currently a Software Engineering Manager at a marketing firm that also builds web sites and manages content for companies.
I have a bachelor's and master's degree in Education and spent 5 years teaching in public schools.
I also have a master's degree in Information Systems.
I have been professionally developing for over 15 years.
I have always been an artist through all of my different career paths. I do a lot of digital drawing, 3d animation, photography, and video production.
I am also a musician and have created many different original works.