Illustration
“Green Freak”
Digital, 2017
“Vamp Choir”
Ink, 2017
“Twilight Chairs”
Ink, 2017
“Black Swan”
Ink, 2017
“Santa Rosa”
Ink, 2017
“Viva Las Vegas”
Ink, 2017
“See Sonic Run”
Ink, 2017
“Trick or Treat”
Ink, 2017
“Witch’s Brew”
Ink, 2017
Watercolors
“Riadosa – Capulín” Album Artwork
Ink, Watercolor & Digital, 2017
“Lanterns”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
“Pheonix Burn”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
“Buddhist and iPhone”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
“Liberty”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
“Rachel”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
“Rise Up”
Ink & Watercolor, 2017
Beat City

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Action / Adventure Comic Book Series Writer & Illustrator
  • Wrote scripts, creating well-rounded characters and a compelling plots
  • Traditionally pencil & ink illustrated pages of comic book art.
  • Marketed the final comic books through social and traditional advertising media.
The Astronaut’s Journey

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Children's Story Activity Book
Co-Author & Co-lllustrator
  • Collaborated with the Uth Story Group to create a story incorporating interactive puzzles.
  • Co-illustrated pages, responsible for art and creation of puzzles.
  • Compiled and published the final book, distributing at zine fests and online.
The UTH Series

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Children's Book
Co-Author & Co-Illustrator
  • Organized brainstorming materials and created a cohesive story along with co-authors with a unique and original character.
  • Worked closely with co-creators in the Uth Story Group to craft a seamless blend of art styles between all illustrators.
  • Illustrated detail-heavy environmental art, including forests, caves and toxic waste dumps.
Redbarn Commercial Storyboards

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Commercial Storyboards
Storyboard Artist
  • Conceptualized illustrations to bring commercial's visuals to life.
  • Worked with client and producer to cement vision of commercial and properly represent product.
  • Illustrated and compiled storyboards in a timely manner under strict deadlines and turnarounds.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

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Feature Film
Art Coordinator | Concept Artist
  • Organized workflow for artists in unique environment that required outside-the-box thinking.
  • Researched, tracked down and supplied replacement props with highly exacting level of detail.
  • Conceptualized a number of key set pieces, including the Stockpile Room and the Planter Box Mandala.
The Corpse Storyboards

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Teaser Trailer
Storyboard Artist
  • Created illustrated storyboards in Storyboard Pro for a teaser trailer to a science fiction / film noir project.
  • Thumbnailed, conceptualized, and created boards based on reference images and director's notes.
  • Plussed scenes to heighten action and dramatic tension.
Alien Xmas

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Stop Motion Special
Art Coordinator | Visual Development Artist
  • Illustrated visual development art, with an eye to translation into physical objects.
  • Coordinated art department's build, interviewed and hired artists, and insured delivery of delicate props.
  • Trained department in OSHA regulations and proper respirator use, among other safety responsibilities.
Beat City Drama Scene Storyboards

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Storyboard Project
Storyboard Artist
  • Wrote and storyboarded a dramatic scene from my property "Beat City."
  • Used this scene to practice staging, editing around dialogue, and facial expressions.
  • Learned composing shots for faces and how to convey expressive dialogue.
Early Beat City Comic Strips

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Comic Strips
Writer & Illustrator
  • Created a short series of comic strips to practice writing and illustrating stories from my property "Beat City."
  • Conceptualized characters, honing in on character designs and color palettes.
  • Practiced writing in a comedic voice rather than a dramatic one.
Monomyth in 17 Easy Steps

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Educational Children's Book
Writer & Illustrator
  • Translated the key points from Joseph Campbell's seminal anthropological work "The Hero's Journey" into a short-form educational book.
  • Created a comedic scenario and script, centered around key points of Campbell's "monomyth" concept.
  • Illustrated and self-published book in zine format.
Anabot Wonder Storyboards

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Music Video Storyboards
Storyboard Artist
  • Illustrated music video storyboards with multiple high-concept science fiction sequences (in addition to writing and directing).
  • Worked closely with musical artist to ensure the visuals were engaging and in keeping with their personal brand.
  • High degree of creative control and freedom to create, stage, and conceptualize scenes.
Old Flames Storyboards

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Spec Script Storyboards
Storyboard Artist
  • Worked with writer / director A.E. Fletcher to conceptualize scenes from their feature film script.
  • Illustrated a number of scenes, focused on character setup and action.
  • Incorporated 3D models of city into Storyboard Pro project.
Monkey & Balloon Storyboards

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Coyote & Turkey Storyboards

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13 Halloween Poems

Comic Series
Writer & Illustrator
  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Item 3
Hourly Comics Day

Hourly Diary Comic
Writer & Illustrator
  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Item 3
Beat City

Beat City

Comics, Sequential Art

Action / Adventure Comic Book Series Writer & Illustrator
  • Wrote scripts, creating well-rounded characters and a compelling plots
  • Traditionally pencil & ink illustrated pages of comic book art.
  • Marketed the final comic books through social and traditional advertising media.
Arco “Rewards Center”

Arco “Rewards Center”

Stop Motion, Art Coordinator, Set Builder, Model Maker

Television Commercial, Miniature Build
Art Dept Manager, Set Builder
  • Organized and ran the art department, supervising builders and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Built and assembled one of the four star sets, with an eye towards details called out by client and ad agency.
  • Assisted the commercial shoot as a set dresser and prop wrangler, ensuring art dept ran smoothly on set.
Hot Couture Social Ads

Hot Couture Social Ads

Film & Video, Commercial

Social Media Ad Campaigns Director
  • Conceptualized monthly ad campaigns for social media in conjunction with business.
  • Filmed and executed videos with a wide range of techniques including animation, interviews and working with models.
  • Oversaw rollout of social media ads through various publishing platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Olipop Holiday Commercials

Olipop Holiday Commercials

Stop Motion, Set Builder, Model Maker

Stop Motion Ad Campaign
Art Dept Manager | Set Dresser
  • Managed the Art Department and helped the Production Designer realize their vision.
  • Problem-solved various aspects of a miniature winter set including snow, Christmas light placement and product shots.
  • Upheld daily communication with entire team of skilled builders, bringing in build and shoot on budget and on time.
Spongebob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

Spongebob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

Stop Motion, Art Director

Stop Motion Holiday Special
Art Dept Manager
  • Managed the art department crew, collaborating closely with Production Designer and Directors.
  • Supervised artists and builders on best practices, maintained safety standards in the shop, and guided visual consistency throughout our production.
  • Consistently delivered assets on tight schedule, while never sacrificing artistry.
Redbarn “Gut Health”

Redbarn “Gut Health”

Film & Video, Commercial

Social Media Ad
Director
  • Directed and Co-Produced a series of testimonial interview ads, based on our successful first round "Every Dog Deserves Redbarn."
  • Cast and directed actors on set, with an eye to clients' needs and believable on-set performances.
  • Produced motion graphics and delivered final ads in a multiple range of social-meda-ready formats.
The Astronaut’s Journey

The Astronaut’s Journey

Sequential Art, Comics, Children’s Book

Children's Story Activity Book
Co-Author & Co-lllustrator
  • Collaborated with the Uth Story Group to create a story incorporating interactive puzzles.
  • Co-illustrated pages, responsible for art and creation of puzzles.
  • Compiled and published the final book, distributing at zine fests and online.
The UTH Series

The UTH Series

Comics, Children’s Book, Sequential Art

Children's Book
Co-Author & Co-Illustrator
  • Organized brainstorming materials and created a cohesive story along with co-authors with a unique and original character.
  • Worked closely with co-creators in the Uth Story Group to craft a seamless blend of art styles between all illustrators.
  • Illustrated detail-heavy environmental art, including forests, caves and toxic waste dumps.
The Tiny Chef Show

The Tiny Chef Show

Set Dresser, Stop Motion

Stop Motion Internet Series
Model-Maker | Set Dresser
  • Crafted and Assembled machines and vehicles for the Tiny Chef for various internet marketing campaigns.
  • Designed and painted key elements of various environments with an eye to color theory.
  • Dressed sets, including Tiny Chefs home, kitchen, and an Ice Cream Truck interior.
Redbarn “Every Dog Deserves”

Redbarn “Every Dog Deserves”

Film & Video, Commercial

Social Media Ad Campaign
Director
  • Conceptualized, with client and writing partner, the overall pitch for this testimonial pet-parent series.
  • Interviewed real customers, with an eye to drawing out the best answers and performances from them in fast-paced set environment.
  • Finalized and delivered all social-media-ready videos, creating motion graphics and supervising the editing process.