Résumé
JAN. 2014 - PRESENT
ART INSTRUCTOR
STUDIO H FINE ART, LLC (Irvine, CA)
Instructs professional portfolio development for college art students and art college applicants
Also teaches advanced sketching and drawing fundamentals classes, plus digital art foundations, digital character & creature design and digital illustration & visual storytelling
Creates original curriculum, class agendas and project samples
Past responsibilities include Teaching Assistant for various art classes and special events, Office Assistant and Graphic Designer
SEP. 2021
TOUCH-UP ARTIST
IDW PUBLISHING (SAN DIEGO, CA)
Made final adjustments to “Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #1” exclusive online comic cover
OCT. 2020 & DEC. 2020
CHARACTER Illustrator
IDW Publishing (San Diego, CA)
Line and Color Artist for exclusive “Christmas Joker” card in “Batman: The Animated Series Adventures - Shadow of the Bat” board game
Drafted card art for main character and supporting character in unannounced board game title
MAR. 2020 - APR. 2020
Illustrator
StandWithUs (Los Angeles, CA)
“MINORITY OF ONE” INDEPENDENT SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM
Painted depictions of the narrator's journey and his stand against anti-Semitism
FEB. 2020 - MAR. 2020
Character Designer & Illustrator
IDW Publishing (San Diego, CA)
“GALAXY HUNTERS” BOARD GAME
Created multiple sci-fi alien and human characters in the style of other artists for different game components
JAN. 2020 - MAR. 2020
Character Designer & Illustrator
Visions Global Empowerment (Los Angeles, CA)
“TABSCHOOL” GRAPHICS
Produced many cartoon-style visuals for company infographics about global youth education and learning technology
APR. 2019 - MAY 2019
CREATURE Concept Artist
Self-employed
Laid out creature variations for an assortment of projects, focusing heavily on incorporating zoology and biology
JUN. 2008 - OCT. 2018
COMMISSION PORTRAIT ARTIST
Self-employed
Illustrated a series of Japanese Visual-Kei musicians to help educate local communities about Japanese culture
Applied advanced anatomy skills to compose realistic fine art portraits of clients
Matted and framed final artwork at clients’ request
JUN. 2017
STORYBOARD ARTIST
New Title Entertainment (Glendale, CA)
THE HELEN BAMBER FOUONDATION’S “HOME” COMMERCIAL
Neatly yet efficiently drew all frames in very little time, working independently and remotely requiring no direct supervision
SEP. 2016 - FEB. 2017
ITEM DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
SUMMON ENTERTAINMENT, LLC (Mission Viejo, CA)
“EPIC ROLL: ECLIPSE” BOARD GAME
Conceptualized all fantasy items in the “Arcane Armory” card deck
AUG. 2015 - AUG. 2016
ILLUSTRATOR
ROLLER DISCO MASSACRE FILMS (Los Angeles, CA)
“THE NIGHT SITTER” INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM
Inked pieces in various horror illustration styles for handmade cult book, child’s sketchbook and text book hero props
JUL. 2015 - JUL. 2016
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FINE PRINT FILMS (sAN jUAN cAPISTRANO, ca)
“ELITE FOREVER” INDEPENDENT SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM
Made opening title logo
Collaborated alongside graphic design consultants to create final promotional material for film’s release
APR. 2016
CHARACTER DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
RaSport, Inc. (Placentia, CA)
"GRIM REAPER" GRAPHIC
Developed character by following specific color palette, style and size instructions for company merchandise
JAN. 2016 - MAR. 2016
PROP MASTER
STATION 4 ENTERTAINMENT, LLC (SANTA MONICA, CA)
UNANNOUNCED FEATURE FILM TEST FOOTAGE
Managed all props in fast-paced filming environment for potential major motion picture studio project
AUG. 2014 - MAR. 2015
CHARACTER DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
THERMALTAKE U.S.A. (Walnut, CA)
Tt eSPORTS’ “POSEIDON Z RGB” AND “POSEIDON Z FORGED” GAMING KEYBOARDS
Painted detailed, large-format illustrations for published print and web ads, including limited edition event posters
JAN. 2015
STORYBOARD ARTIST
NEW TITLE ENTERTAINMENT (Glendale, CA)
“SAN DIEGO CHRISTIAN COLLEGE” COMMERCIAL
Quickly sketched rough block-ins to establish actors’ marks
Assembled custom page templates
DEC. 2013 - JAN. 2014
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
TWINTAOERS (Glendale, CA)
“PICTURE. PERFECT.” INDEPENDENT SHORT FILM
Constructed new one-sheets to emphasize film’s recognition at multiple national and international film festivals
MAY 2013 - JUN. 2013
STORYBOARD ARTIST & ART DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
TWINTAOERS (Glendale, CA)
A MILLION PIECES' "TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT" MUSIC VIDEO
Roughly sketched loose block-ins to organize fast-paced editing
Provided support to art department and grips during filming
MAR. 2010 - MAR. 2013
VISUAL DEVELOPMENT ARTIST & ART DIRECTOR
STATION 4 ENTERTAINMENT, LLC (Santa Monica, CA)
"KING ETERNAL" THROUGH "DAVID" INDEPENDENT SHORT FILMS
Fulfilled numerous commissions for character, prop and environment concept designs, storyboards and graphic design
Directed small art department teams with heavy hands-on involvement, assisting other departments and helping maintain continuity during filming