On a very sad note, Robert Mizerek (Bob was also known online as “The Miz” or “rjmiz”) has passed away on September 29th, 2008 during his battle with cancer.  He was 57 years old.

Bob was a close friend of ours, and contributed much to the microstock community.  He served in the United States Air Force and was a 1971 graduate of the University of Farmingdale with a degree in graphic arts and advertising. He also was a member of N.A.P.P. and an accomplished photographer.

With his great sense of humor, he made us laugh.  With his tell it like it is approach to life, he made us think.  Through his lifetime knowledge of Photoshop, he helped us learn and grow.  He will be dearly missed by many of us.

Bob’s public obituary can be found here: http://www.legacy.com/RecordOnline/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=118368265

I used to talk to Bob on a daily basis over instant messager, and once or twice on the phone.  He had a good heart, and loved helping others.  He has taught people so much about Photoshop – all for free.  When he told me he had cancer, I was shocked – but it made sense.  Bob was a very heavy smoker.  I didn’t expect for him to pass away just a month after finding out that he had cancer.

Related posts:

1. The Miz Photoshop Tutorial Series – Reflective Water Flood Effect
2. The Miz Photoshop Tutorial Series – Fall Colors In Trees & Foliage
3. The Miz Photoshop Tutorial Series – The Screen Layer Mode & Gradient Layers
4. The Miz Photoshop Tutorial Series – Abstract Photo Layout Using Squares
5. The Miz Photoshop Tutorial Series – Creating an Action

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