I am a published writer, illustrator, and fine artist, and I previously worked as a Background Layout Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
I am a published writer, illustrator, and fine artist, and I previously worked as a Background Layout Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. I bring a strong background in visual storytelling, character expression, composition, and narrative-driven artwork.
I create warm, engaging illustrations across traditional and digital media, focusing on clear emotion, family connections, expressive characters, and detailed environments. I develop books, exhibitions, commissions, and educational materials, maintain visual continuity, and tell stories through gesture, color, setting, and character interaction. I enjoy both indoor and outdoor family-centered scenes.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Adobe Premiere ProI am currently illustrating and designing the cover for a children’s book about a young boy named Bobby and his experience with depression, which he personifies as a character called Blue. Through expressive and thoughtful visuals, I aim to bring Bobby’s emotional journey to life in a way that feels sensitive, accessible, and engaging for young readers.
Create original artwork for exhibitions, commissions, private clients, and professional art shows using traditional and digital media. Develop narrative-based visual work with attention to mood, character, setting, composition, and emotional clarity. Teach private drawing and painting lessons, lead art workshops, explaining visual concepts clearly, and guide students in developing technical skills, visual literacy, storytelling through image-making, and confidence in their creative process.
Create original artwork for exhibitions, commissions, and professional art shows using traditional and digital media. Teach private lessons in drawing and painting to students with varying experience levels, artistic goals, and backgrounds. Lead workshops for art associations and community groups, presenting visual concepts in clear, engaging, and accessible ways. Guide students in developing technical skills, composition, visual literacy, and confidence in their creative practice. Communicate artistic methods, creative decisions, and process clearly through instruction, critique, and demonstration. Maintain an active portfolio reflecting a range of styles, subjects, and media.
Write and illustrate original creative works with strong attention to story, emotion, audience engagement, and visual atmosphere. Published Prince of the Sea in 2016, a bilingual fiction book combining narrative and visual storytelling. Published Roses from the Crimson Rock in 2025, an illustrated memoir. Create book-related artwork that supports character, tone, setting, and emotional progression.
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