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objective:



To be a vital visual element in fantastic story development.



qualifications:



Strong knowledge and understanding of the design process from visual and literary research to final output. Excellent illustration and painting skills that can be applied with speed and accuracy. Exceptional color and mood control. A first-class grasp of story telling, and its imperative use in the Entertainment Industry. Well trained in digital and traditional mediums, and a quick and deliberate sketch artist. Self motivated and work well in groups especially in leadership capacities or on solo projects. Comfortable with public speaking, and presentation preparation. Classroom and leadership experience.



education:



BofA: Illustration/ Entertainment Design from ArtCenter College of Design, Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, C.E. Mason Magnet School for the Arts



experience:

Professor- "Concept Art/ Painting", Otis College of Art and Design '07, to current

Senior Character Concept Artist- "God of War III", SCEA '07, to current

Senior Character Concept Artist- "God of War: Chains of Olympus", SCEA '07

Consultant Character Designer- "Tony Hawk's: Proving Grounds", Neversoft '06

Lead Character Designer- "Tony Hawk's: Proving Grounds", Neversoft '06

Character Designer- "Unreleased Title", Neversoft '06

Character Designer/Concept Artist- "Tony Hawk's Project8", Neversoft '05, '06

Freelance Illustrator- "D&d, DreamBlade, Magic: The Gathering", Wizards of the Coast,'06 to current

Concept Artist- "GUN", Neversoft '05(shipped)

Concept Artist- "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland", Neversoft '05(shipped)

Storyboard Artist- "King of the Castle", Sheldon Collins '04, '05

Guest Lecturer- Entertainment Studio, Bill Wallen '04

Assistant Teacher- Dynamic Sketching, Norm Schureman '04

Character Designer- Magnificent Egos, Jason Engle '04

Logo and Branding- Gizmonix, Adam Barr '03

Web Designer/ Illustrator- RushWeb Design, Travis Rush '00

Character Designer/Animator/ Clean-up Art- Mongodillo Studios, Ed Anderson '98

Character Designer/ Animator/ Clean-up Art- Image Builder Software under Disney and Hasbro, Ed Anderson '98

Assistant Teacher- Printmaking, Mardy Widman/ Brian Shannon '98



honors:



Bachelor's Degree in Art with Honors, ArtCenter

Merit Scholarship, ArtCenter

Merit Scholarship, OCAC

Scholarship "Graduating under extreme circumstances", ", C.E. Mason Magnet School for the Arts

Interests:

Painting, Scuba, Longterm Travel, Novel Writing, Camping, Teaching, Video Games, Film

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