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Veteran Illustrator & Animator—30 years + bringing world-class brands and original stories to life.
I am a versatile creative professional with over 30 years of experience delivering high-energy, vibrant visual content for the global entertainment and education markets. My expertise spans broadcast, mobile, and print, with a proven track record of navigating complex style guides and high-pressure production pipelines to deliver market-ready success.
Throughout my career, I have served as a Lead Art Director and Production Supervisor, bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution. I am recognized for my ability to manage the entire lifecycle of a project—from rough conceptual sketching to tight, final rendering and motion—while maintaining the highest standards of quality and brand integrity.
I have established long-term partnerships with the world’s leading studios and publishers, becoming an officially approved illustrator for Disney, Marvel, and Nickelodeon. In addition to my work with licensed properties, I am an active creator of original content, currently developing the illustrated Middle Grade adventure series, Wally and Juan’s Genius Team. This blend of technical mastery and narrative ownership allows me to bring a unique, holistic perspective to every creative team I join.
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Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator, Animator, Designer at A&J Studios
March 1, 2001 - PresentWorked as a contracted freelance artist in children’s book illustration, animation, and game design for well-known publishers like Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, and Scholastic, as well as clients like Nickelodeon Games. Created original characters, texture maps, and provided a wide range of creative services from illustration to animation for various media including broadcast TV and interactive experiences across platforms.
Animator and Digital Media Artist at 4-Front Video Design
March 31, 1994 - July 23, 2025Led a team of artists producing the web animated series Whirlgirl, overseeing storyboarding, animation, special effects, and ensuring successful weekly episode releases for a year. Coordinated daily meetings to maintain quality and technical standards.
Art Director at Visionary Media, LLC
March 31, 2001 - July 23, 2025Created and implemented visual designs and user interfaces for interactive media and internet projects. Designed graphics and logos for TV graphics and promotional materials. Performed back-end web page engineering using HTML, JavaScript, and Flash.
Director of Animation and New Media at 4-Frontdesign
February 28, 2000 - July 23, 2025Collaborated on animated characters for interactive CD-ROM games featuring The Pink Panther using vector-based animation software. Provided training and tutorials for animators to improve production efficiency and animation quality.
Production Assistant/Animator at Wanderlust Interactive
June 30, 1997 - July 23, 2025Contributed key layout work for MTV Animation's series The Head. Assisted lead animators with traditional hand-drawn animation for TV spots. Provided expert Photoshop skills to manage in-house digital design projects.
Layout Artist/Animator at MTV Animation & Magnet Pictures
February 28, 1996 - July 23, 2025Supported animation layouts and sequences for TV spots and show openings, including work for Marvel toys and Nick at Night. Focused on scene composition, camera moves, and key-frame animation.
Freelance Illustrator, Animator, Designer at A&J Studios
March 1, 2001 - PresentWorked as a contracted freelance artist focusing on children’s book illustration, animation, and game design for prestigious clients like Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Nickelodeon Games, and others. Created high-quality illustrations and animations adhering to licensed property style guides. Delivered professional revisions and collaborated with art directors and developers to ensure quality across multiple platforms.
Animator and Digital Media Artist at 4-Front Video Design
March 1, 1994 - July 23, 2025Led a team in producing the web animated series Whirlgirl, managing the entire production from storyboard to post production. Coordinated daily with department heads to meet deadlines and technical standards for weekly episode releases.
Art Director at Visionary Media, LLC
March 1, 2001 - July 23, 2025Created and implemented visual designs and user interfaces for internet projects. Worked closely with clients to design high-end TV graphics using digital compositing consoles. Managed web page engineering and produced print and digital promotional materials.
Director of Animation and New Media at 4-Frontdesign
February 1, 2000 - July 23, 2025Collaborated with production supervisors to produce animated characters for interactive CD-ROM games. Introduced new vector animation software to improve production efficiency and quality. Provided tutorials and trainings on software use.
Production Assistant/ Animator at Wanderlust Interactive
June 1, 1997 - July 23, 2025Contributed as a key layout team member for MTV Animation's series The Head. Assisted lead animators in traditional hand-drawn animation for commercials and TV show openings. Utilized Photoshop skills to support digital design projects.
Layout Artist/ Animator at MTV Animation & Magnet Pictures
February 1, 1996 - July 23, 2025Designed scene compositions, key-frame poses, and camera moves. Assisted with hand-drawn animation production for TV spots and openings. Managed digital design tasks with expertise in Photoshop.
Animator and Digital Media Artist at 4-Front Video Design
September 1, 1992 - March 1, 1994Led a team of artists in the production of the web animated series Whirlgirl. Organized and supervised storyboards, layouts, Flash prep, animation, special effects, lip sync, and post production. Conducted daily departmental meetings to coordinate tasks, schedules, and quality standards to deliver episodes on time.
Art Director at Visionary Media, LLC
February 1, 2000 - March 1, 2001Created and implemented visual design and user interface for interactive media and internet-based projects. Collaborated with clients to design hi-end TV graphics, using Quantel-based workflows. Produced branding elements for print and digital output and performed back-end web page work using HTML, JavaScript, and Flash.
Director of Animation and New Media at 4-Frontdesign
June 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000Directed animation and new media development for interactive CD-ROM action‑adventure games featuring The Pink Panther. Pioneered vector-based animation to reduce production time while increasing output quality. Created tutorials and training materials for Future Splash Animator (predecessor of Flash) and shared techniques with the animation team.
Production Assistant/ Animator at Wanderlust Interactive
February 1, 1996 - June 1, 1997Key member of the layout team at MTV Animation for The Head; designed scene compositions, created key-frame poses, and mapped camera moves. Assisted lead animators in traditional hand-drawn spots and supported in-house digital design projects using Photoshop.
Layout Artist/ Animator at MTV Animation & Magnet Pictures
March 1, 1994 - February 1, 1996Layout artist and animator for MTV Animation and Magnet Pictures; created scene layouts, performed animation work, and collaborated with production teams on in-house digital design tasks for broadcast projects.
Layout Artist / Animator at MTV Animation & Magnet Pictures
March 1, 1994 - February 1, 1996Designed and animated original characters for television commercials and stadium scoreboards; provided technical art support and asset creation for broadcast productions.
Production Assistant / Animator at Wanderlust Interactive
February 1, 1996 - June 1, 1997Produced broadcast animation; created traditional hand-drawn animation for TV spots and brand campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator, Animator, & Designer at A&J Studios
March 1, 2001 - PresentLead Creative & Brand Specialist; drove digital strategy, UI, and high-end broadcast graphics; worked with licensed properties; ongoing since 2001.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 1988 - June 30, 1992Bachelor of Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 1988 - June 30, 1992Bachelor of Arts at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 1992Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and Animation at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 1992Qualifications
President - Cartoonists Northwest
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Member of the Board of Directors - Ellington Condominiums Homeowners Association
July 1, 2012 - July 23, 2025Author - A Caricature History of The Presidents of the United States
May 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020Licensed Illustrator for Nickelodeon, Disney Jr., PBS Kids, The Fred Rogers Company, MGA Entertainment, Sanrio, Fisher-Price, eOne Entertainment, Kideo, Moose Toys
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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