(additional information available on my linkedIn)
EDUCATION
Classical and Computer Animation Production Diploma
2009-2013
Max the Mutt Animation College – Toronto, Ontario
-Served as a class representative for 3 years, communicating between students and administration
-granted study grants in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year studies
-courses in colour theory, painting, perspective, classical and cg animation, life drawing, anatomy, cartooning, acting, maya
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking)
2006-2009
Queen's University – Kingston, Ontario
- Showcased art at local galleries and silent auctions
- Studies focused on technical art skills, art theory and renaissance art history
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software Platforms: Windows PC, Mac OS
Software Packages: Maya, Composite, Adobe Photoshop, ToonBoom Animate Pro, ToomBoom Storyboard Pro, MokeyJam
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator on Director's Handbook for Night's Black Agents: Dracula Dossier
May 2015
Cat Tobin
-creating realistic character portraits for roleplaying book from character bios
Freelance CG Generalist on Undisclosed Project
January 2014-October 2014
Quantum Grey
-asset modeling, uv mapping, texturing in Maya and Photoshop
Freelance CG Generalist on Phantom P.I. : Mission Apparition (mobile game)
Jan 2013-January 2014
Rocket 5 Studios – Toronto, Ontario
- animation suite for quadruped character
- general problem solving with main character rig and uv mapping
- took concept drawings and created a low poly characters: modeled, rigged, weighted, UV mapped, textured
- designed, modeled, uv mapped and painted environmental props.
- Completed rigging when required for interactive props
Logo Design
June 2013
DeBeadster - Ajax, Ontario
- brainstorm and develop concepts for logo design
- Communicate back and forth throughout design process until a design is approved and then develop numerous colour
variations for different forms of printed advertisement
Storyboards, Animation and General CG work for Animated Short
September 2012-May 2013
4th Year Group Film – Max the Mutt Animation College
- worked in a team of 6 to create an animated short entitled “Rattled”
- contributed to storyboarding and animating a section of the film
- completed the overall lighting of the set
- contributed to texturing the characters and props
-assisted in setting up render layers and compositing
Background Painting for Fester's Christmas Special
December 2012
Aaron Long: Fester Fish Cartoons
- use photoshop to paint backgrounds and layer textures
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Body Artist
2010-2012
Malibu Bob the Party Guy – Oshawa, Ontario
-worked on my own and with another artist creating original body art
- used airbrushes and traditional brushes to make temporary tattoos as well as paint faces and full body
- worked in a wide range of environments such open air festivals, children's soccer games, high end casinos and art studios
EDUCATION
Classical and Computer Animation Production Diploma
2009-2013
Max the Mutt Animation College – Toronto, Ontario
-Served as a class representative for 3 years, communicating between students and administration
-granted study grants in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year studies
-courses in colour theory, painting, perspective, classical and cg animation, life drawing, anatomy, cartooning, acting, maya
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking)
2006-2009
Queen's University – Kingston, Ontario
- Showcased art at local galleries and silent auctions
- Studies focused on technical art skills, art theory and renaissance art history
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software Platforms: Windows PC, Mac OS
Software Packages: Maya, Composite, Adobe Photoshop, ToonBoom Animate Pro, ToomBoom Storyboard Pro, MokeyJam
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator on Director's Handbook for Night's Black Agents: Dracula Dossier
May 2015
Cat Tobin
-creating realistic character portraits for roleplaying book from character bios
Freelance CG Generalist on Undisclosed Project
January 2014-October 2014
Quantum Grey
-asset modeling, uv mapping, texturing in Maya and Photoshop
Freelance CG Generalist on Phantom P.I. : Mission Apparition (mobile game)
Jan 2013-January 2014
Rocket 5 Studios – Toronto, Ontario
- animation suite for quadruped character
- general problem solving with main character rig and uv mapping
- took concept drawings and created a low poly characters: modeled, rigged, weighted, UV mapped, textured
- designed, modeled, uv mapped and painted environmental props.
- Completed rigging when required for interactive props
Logo Design
June 2013
DeBeadster - Ajax, Ontario
- brainstorm and develop concepts for logo design
- Communicate back and forth throughout design process until a design is approved and then develop numerous colour
variations for different forms of printed advertisement
Storyboards, Animation and General CG work for Animated Short
September 2012-May 2013
4th Year Group Film – Max the Mutt Animation College
- worked in a team of 6 to create an animated short entitled “Rattled”
- contributed to storyboarding and animating a section of the film
- completed the overall lighting of the set
- contributed to texturing the characters and props
-assisted in setting up render layers and compositing
Background Painting for Fester's Christmas Special
December 2012
Aaron Long: Fester Fish Cartoons
- use photoshop to paint backgrounds and layer textures
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Body Artist
2010-2012
Malibu Bob the Party Guy – Oshawa, Ontario
-worked on my own and with another artist creating original body art
- used airbrushes and traditional brushes to make temporary tattoos as well as paint faces and full body
- worked in a wide range of environments such open air festivals, children's soccer games, high end casinos and art studios