ARTWORK

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The foundation of his artwork is based on his 50 years as a freelance photographer. He has a passion for creating surreal landscapes in Photoshop that are mostly based on his photography. He learned how to use Photoshop from getting his degree in "Desktop Publishing" from the Southern California Occupational Center in Los Angeles in 1993.

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MUSIC

 

Richard Alan Krieger's nickname in the L.A. "New Wave/Punk Rock" music scene of the early 1980's was "Crane." He was the lead singer/bassist/songwriter of the eclectic rock band Tragicomedy. The group recorded the album "Homage to Nada" on New Alliance/SST Records. He's mostly known in the music world as playing trumpet and singing back-up vocals with the iconic L.A./San Pedro rock band the Minutemen who opened for R.E.M. in 1985.

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SOUND ALCHEMIST

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In the 1990's he invented a peaceful alternative to the alarm clock called "Awakening Sounds."This method uses gentle healing sounds to awaken a person from sleep with a slow gradual increase in the sound volume.

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PRODUCT DESIGNER

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​His website "Crane's Arcane Art" features his photography and artwork designs that are available on various merchandise (Posters, Clothing, Backpacks, etc.).

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BOOK

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His famous quotations compilation book “Civilization’s Quotations: Life’s Ideal” helps to create a happy life by building a spiritual and philosophical foundation on the writings of the greatest teachers of all time.