Projects
REEL
Animating for over 15 years has allowed me to work in a large variety of venues. I homed in my traditional 2D animation, working for an LA studio on a short film, "Pupa," where I inked and colored traditional animation cells and handled post-production from composting to final renders. I have worked for different advertising studios developing informational videos for fortune 500 companies and working on opening credits for several indie films. I have also worked in the gaming industry, developing 3D assets and rigging in both Maya and Blender for the Unity Engine platform.
ILLUSTRATION
My great love has been illustration ever since I was little. Over the 30+ years of my profession, I've been published as a Political Cartoonist, created images for news articles, children's books, and concept art for games and film. I have traditional illustration and painting skills, along with vector and digital paint expertise.
I started as a graphic designer doing desktop publishing for the service industry, which dealt with direct mailing campaigns. Since there, I have been an Art Director for several firms ranging from the fruit industry to marketing agencies. I have helped companies rebrand their look across print and social media, laying out annual reports for shareholders. I have UI and UX experience creating rich media across social media platforms, and I have worked with printers one-on-one.
PACKAGING
When creating packaging, I find it a fun puzzle to put together. So many parts are involved in coming up with a truly outstanding result. I have worked with many vendors to develop cardboard store displays, product labels, packaging, tuxedo wraps, and board games.
IDENTITY
Nothing is as essential to a company as its identity, and I treat it as such. You only get one chance for an excellent first impression, and this is it, from logo designs to tradeshow booths. I have had an opportunity to do these for many businesses throughout my career. I have always enjoyed working with the client to make something that can truly make a statement.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The first step in creating a successful social media presence with a website is to make sure it is intuitive to navigate, and your audience can find information quickly. Often, sites have too much flash and not enough substance or are hidden under too many layers to uncover. This is where a professional designer comes in to make sure you have the right balance of look and information, so your site can work for you.
