Work

With a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, I’ve had the privilege of working on a diverse array of productions. In stop motion animation, I’ve honed my skills in art direction, model making, and set design. I have embraced my passion for illustration, contributing my artistic vision to projects that span children’s books and storyboards. And my work as a director has let my breathe life into film & video projects both personal and proffesional. All while exploring the limitless boundaries of visual storytelling.

All Art

Sequential Art

Film & Video

Stop Motion

Redbarn Commercial Storyboards

2023 | Sequential Art, Storyboards

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.

Shape Island

2023 | Stop Motion, Art Coordinator, Set Builder, Model Maker

Animated Children’s TV Series
Art Dept Manager | Model-Maker

Supervised a team of artists, juggling tight deadlines and complicated builds, while factoring in the needs of all other departments.
Created both props and sets, conforming to specs and adding creative flourishes as needed.
Instituted & maintained prop tracking system that ensured timely delivery of assets to stages.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

2022 | Set Dresser, Stop Motion, Concept Art, Art Coordinator

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.

Crossing Swords – Season 2

2021 | Stop Motion, Set Dresser

Animated TV Series
Set Dresser

Dressed sets, collaborating with directors to create pleasing compositions to camera.
Initiated on-set repairs, paint fixes, prop replacements, and various needs as shots demanded.
Maintained a high level of efficiency, working on multiple sets at one time to make tight deadlines.

The Patrick Star Show

2021 | Stop Motion, Art Director

Stop Motion Segments
Art Director

Executed a high-concept visual style, translating 2D concept art into props and sets with a unified look.
Directed artists with daily check-ins, note sessions, prop style guides and hands-on instruction.

The Corpse Storyboards

2021 | Sequential Art, Storyboards

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.

BLO’s The Fall of the House of Usher

2021 | Art Director, Stop Motion

Mixed Media Video
Art Director

Led team to successful artistic achievement of crafting a handmade, highly-realized gothic world.
Generated numerous creative solutions to spur-of-the-moment production complications.

Alien Xmas

2020 | Visual Development, Stop Motion, Art Coordinator

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.

Puppet News Now!

2020 | Film & Video, Short Film

Short Film, Puppets
Co-Writer | Performer

Co-wrote and realized a satirical news program starring puppet news anchors.
Performed as Sally Goodheart, the bespeckled NPR-esque co-host.
Shot & edited the short films under tight deadline pressure, also created motion graphics.

Beat City Drama Scene Storyboards

2019 | Sequential Art, Storyboards

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.