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
Beat City
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”
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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”
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.
Beat City
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
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
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
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.
The Corpse 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.
Beat City Drama Scene 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.
Early Beat City Comic Strips
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
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
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
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.
Hot Couture Social Ads
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.
Redbarn “Gut Health”
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.
Redbarn “Every Dog Deserves”
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.
Puppet News Now!
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.
Ikea Pets
Short Film Series
Co-Creator
- Conceptualized scenarios for a series of DIY puppet shorts, made entirely from dolls and objects from IKEA stores.
- Created sets, props, and lighting from re-used store-bought items.
- Collaboratively performed, filmed and edited the three short films.
My Blaster, My Wookie and Me
Music Video
Director
- Planned and executed a multi-camera, on-location shoot to accomodate capturing live performances.
- Chose outfits, props and locations to recreate a “Star Wars” feel for the video.
- Edited and created graphics for the final project.
Facts and Snacks with Dax
YouTube Series
Director & Co-Writer
- Researched and wrote numerous facts for the scripts of the series.
- Filmed and edited each episode, with an eye to presentation on YouTube & Social Media.
- Collaborated with star of series to create a fully realized world and character.
Cosplay Girl
Music Video
Director
- Directed music video in the middle of an active comic convention, filming on the fly & improvising shots.
- Hired actors, makeup artist and assistants to work in high-pressure environment.
- Completed the edit with high attention to detail of all pop culture references.
Anabot “Wonder”
Music VIdeo
Writer & Director
- Worked with musician to create a story and world-build around Anabot’s “robot from the future” persona.
- Assembled a team of like-minded creatives, location scouting and solving technical issues to bring the video to life.
- Directed the video, with a special interest to blovking, staging, and visual effects.
Siren
Event Promo Video
Director
- Filmed a black&white promo video for a dating event.
- Shot, directed and edited with an eye to recreating a film noir aesthetic.
- Worked with actors to bring out sultry vibes.
Arco “Rewards Center”
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.
Olipop Holiday Commercials
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
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.
The Tiny Chef Show
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.
Shape Island
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
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
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
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.
BLO’s The Fall of the House of Usher
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
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.
Additional Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Highly Organized
- Management Experience
- Leadership
- Creative Problem Solver
- Good Under Pressure
- Intermediate Spanish Speaker
- Experience working with teams of Creatives
Software
- Storyboard Pro
- ShotGrid
- Google Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
Education
American Animation Institute
2017-2019
Classes in Gesture Drawing, Figure Drawing, 2D Animation, Composition, Perspective, Storyboarding
UC Santa Barbara
2005 – 2009
BA in Film & Media Studies