I'm Peetalus, and I'm an artist, graphic designer and developer from the UK who goes by the name Peter Pearson.

Having graduated from Aberystwyth University with an Upper Second Class BSc degree in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, I'm now looking for opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills in software engineering, art, design and writing.

While at University, I had the opportunity to do a year in industry, working as a web developer for online applications, online games, web sites and software. I also learned to create web pages to be fully search engine optimised, with XHTML and CSS validity. As a graphic designer and artist, I normally create my work using Adobe Flash, Photoshop, traditional pen and pencil, paints, and fractals.

Since university, I've been busy looking to expand my knowledge and portfolio of work, which has included working to produce a Graphics Worm with friends, and also finding time to teach myself C# and the XNA framework, which I utilised in the creation of an XNA game called Aventide with four friends at university.

I am now looking for a full time job that helps me develop my skills. You can also find out more about what I have been up to on my blog and photo gallery.

I often spend my spare time sketching or creating digital art. When I'm not creating art, you can find me socialising with friends, playing games upon my Xbox 360, or experimenting with some new language or software package. I also enjoy playing with remote controlled avionics when the weather permits. I own a medium sized battery powered helicopter, but hope to get good enough at controlling it to upgrade to petrol engine models.

I'm a big fan of computer games, and I balance my spare time between playing with friends and producing work for my portfolio. I enjoy creating art, maps and scenarios and sometimes interface add-ons for games. I especially enjoy massively multiplayer online games, or games where there's cooperative modes to play with friends. Most of my art and personal development is influenced by games.

I'm rather musical, and play both the guitar and the saxophone. I spend a lot of time learning and experimenting with new software, such as 3D modelling applications and music authoring studio applications. Although much of what I have learnt is self-taught using online tutorials and guides, I'm always keen to learn more about these programs and other programs which are becoming closely related to computer gaming and the industry.