Max Silver

Max Silver is an artist from San Francisco with a diverse background in teaching, writing, visual arts, digital media, and creative content. Max holds a BA in Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2020), and has developed a wide range of skills that enable him to thrive in various fields.

Currently, Max is a Freelance Copyeditor for DayDaCo, a digital platform aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the dump truck industry through paperless technology and hydrogen-fuel trucks. In this role, Max edits and refines content to align with the company's mission of sustainability.

Additionally, he teaches Watercolor Painting classes for adults, where Max guides students through basic watercolor techniques in a relaxed and creative setting. Participants are encouraged to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore their artistic abilities.

Previously, Max worked as a journalist for Broke-Ass Stuart, an independent news platform that covers the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York. He contributed in-depth stories exploring the LGBTQIA+ art scene, racial justice, sexual assault allegations, genderqueer relationships, U.S. history, burlesque culture, and even the city's iconic love for avocados. Max's work blends critical social issues with a celebration of local culture, offering readers a unique, thoughtful perspective on both the serious and the playful sides of life.

Beyond professional work, Max is the creator and founder of Adventures in Calthumbria, a medieval sci-fi fantasy series. This project includes a book featuring hand-painted and digital watercolor illustrations, an episodic podcast series, and plans for an animated adaptation. Max oversees all aspects of production, from writing and storyboarding to sound design and voice acting, as well as leading a talented team of artists, sound-designers, voice-actors, musicians, and other creative collaborators. In this role, Max utilizes a range of creative tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Reaper.fm, and AI programs like MidJourney and DALL-E 2 to bring the project to life. He is deeply passionate about storytelling, visual arts, and bringing creative visions to fruition.