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I am an established Illustrator, Art Director, and Concept Artist, with additional experience in 2D animation - both traditional and digital, as well as Production Design. Professional credits include animated films, Platform Games, Casino Games, Book Illustration, and many others.
I have directed teams in multiple disciplines on award winning titles, worked alongside other artists to help develop amazing properties, and have provided outstanding individual works for private clients.
I have a passion for creating high quality imagery, collaborating with other creatives, and bringing visual excitement to the masses, from ideation to fruition.
I am confident in my abilities and what I can offer, yet remain humble, and respect the knowledge of others. I appreciate your consideration to be part of your project.
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Work Experience
Art Director at Soul Sentinel Productions
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Art Director for an animated film; responsible for art direction, concept art oversight, and production design coordination across teams, with remote work from Phoenix, AZ.
Senior Illustrator, 2D Digital Animator, Visual Developer at Savvas Learning Co. (formerly Pearson)
February 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Created illustrations and 2D animations for educational materials; contributed to visual development, storyboarding support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Art Director, Illustrator, Production Designer, Background Painter at Don Bluth Films
November 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025Led art direction for animated projects; produced concept art and production designs; oversaw background painting and art-team coordination.
Concept Artist at Rainbow Studios / THQ Nordic GmbH
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025Contract concept artist for video game development; produced concept art to establish look and feel for environments and characters.
Background Painter, Art Consultant (Contract) at Miracle Studios
August 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025Background painting and art consultancy on contract projects; contributed to visual development and production aesthetics.
Illustrator, Concept Artist (Mobile Games) at 2XL Games
June 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025Illustration and concept art for mobile game projects; contributed to character and environment design.
Art Director, Background Supervisor, Background Painter, Concept Artist, 2D Effects Animator at Fat Cat Animation / CNWE
November 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025Creative lead for animation projects; supervised backgrounds and 2D effects animation; provided concept art and art direction.
Special Effects Artist at Sony Pictures / Meatball Animation
January 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Special effects animation for film projects; collaborated on FX sequences and post-production workflows.
Special Effects Animator, Background Painter at Fox Animation Studios
June 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025Special effects animation and background painting for animation projects.
Art Director at Soul Sentinel Productions
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Contract - Animated Film; provided art direction, established visual style, and collaborated with a remote team to deliver production-ready artwork.
Senior Illustrator at Savvas Learning Co. (formerly Pearson)
February 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Senior Illustrator, 2D Digital Animator, Visual Developer; designed instructional visuals and animated assets for educational content, leading art direction and asset production.
Senior Concept Artist at Rainbow Studios/T HQ Nordic GmbH
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025Contract - Video Game concept art and visual development.
Art Director, Illustrator, Production Designer, Background Painter at Don Bluth Films
November 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025 Led art direction across productions, created backgrounds, and produced concept art and production design assets.
Concept Artist, Illustrator at Design Works Gaming
March 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025Contract - Casino Games; created concept art and assets for gaming products.
Background Painter at Miracle Studios
August 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025Background painter and art consultant for contract projects.
Illustrator, Concept Artist at XL Games
June 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025Mobile games; delivered illustrations and concept art.
Art Director, Background Supervisor, Background Painter, Concept Artist, 2D Effects Animator at FatCat Animation / CNWE
November 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025Led multiple art departments and contributed to 2D effects animation for projects.
Special Effects Animator at Sony Pictures / Meatball Animation
January 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Special effects animation work for film projects.
Special Effects Animator, Background Painter at Fox Animation Studios
June 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025Worked on background painting and special effects for animation productions.
Art Director at Soul Sentinel Productions
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Leading art direction for an animated film project, collaborating with directors, illustrators, and production teams to develop visual concepts, style guides, and production design.
Senior Illustrator, 2D Digital Animator, Visual Developer at Savvas Learning Co. (formerly Pearson)
February 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Senior illustrator and 2D digital animator creating instructional art and animation for educational materials; led art direction and asset production.
Senior Concept Artist (Contract - Video Game) at Rainbow Studios / THQ Nordic GmbH
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025Led concept art for video game projects, contributed to visual style and production design; collaborated with engineers and producers.
Art Director, Illustrator, Production Designer, Background Painter at Don Blueth Films
November 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025Directed art for film projects, created backgrounds and production designs, and managed art production workflows.
Concept Artist, Illustrator at Design Works Gaming
March 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025Contract concept art and illustration for casino game design; produced concept art and 2D assets for development.
Background Painter, Art Consultant at Miracle Studios
August 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025Background painting and art consultancy on contract projects; remote collaboration with Phoenix area teams.
Illustrator, Concept Artist (Contract - Mobile Games) at XL Games
June 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025Illustration and concept art for mobile games; contributed to visual development and production.
Art Director, Background Supervisor, Background Painter, Concept Artist (2D Effects Animation) at FatCat Animation / CNWE
November 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025Art direction, background supervision and painting, 2D effects animation; led art workflows and collaborated with teams.
Special Effects Animator at Sony Pictures / Meatball Animation
January 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Special effects animation for film; contributed to visual effects sequences.
Special Effects Animator, Background Painter at Fox Animation Studios
June 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025Special effects animation and background painting for animation projects.
Art Director at Soul Sentinel Productions
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025Contract - Animated Film
Senior Illustrator, 2D Digital Animator, Visual Developer at Savvas Learning Co. (formerly Pearson)
February 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025Senior illustration and 2D animation for educational publishing; visual development
Senior Concept Artist at Rainbow Studios / THQ Nordic GmbH
July 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Contract - Video Game
Art Director, Illustrator, Production Designer, Background Painter at Don Bluth Films
November 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025Contract roles across animation production
Concept Art, Illustrator (Contract - Casino Games) at Design Works Gaming
March 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025Contract - Casino Games
Background Painter, Art Consultant (Contract) at Miracle Studios
August 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025Remote - Phoenix area
Illustrator, Concept Artist (Mobile Games) at XL Games
June 1, 2009 - October 21, 2025Mobile games art
Art Director, Background Supervisor, Background Painter, Concept Artist, 2D Effects Animator at FatCat Animation / CNWE
November 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025Contract roles in animation and visual effects
Special Effects Animation Artist at Sony Pictures / Meatball Animation
January 1, 2002 - October 21, 2025Special Effects Animator, Background Painter at Fox Animation Studios
June 1, 2000 - October 21, 2025Education
Illustration and Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Visual Arts at Mesa Community College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Illustration and Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Visual Arts at Mesa Community College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Illustration and Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Visual Arts at Mesa Community College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Illustration and Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Visual Arts at Mesa Community College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
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