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San Francisco Bay Area

Performing a wide range of roles for Pixar’s RenderMan Products including: brand development, creative direction, VFX lectures, software demos, consultation, and product marketing. • Directed the production of animated shorts and product demos showcasing core product messaging. • Rebranded the entire product line and brand identity. • Designed and managed the successful launch of the RenderMan Community site. • Created the promotional giveaway, the “RenderMan Walking… Show more Performing a wide range of roles for Pixar’s RenderMan Products including: brand development, creative direction, VFX lectures, software demos, consultation, and product marketing. • Directed the production of animated shorts and product demos showcasing core product messaging. • Rebranded the entire product line and brand identity. • Designed and managed the successful launch of the RenderMan Community site. • Created the promotional giveaway, the “RenderMan Walking Teapot.” • Presented lectures and software demonstrations around the world at major international conferences. • Supervised a team of contractors on the development of production focused educational materials. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed global brand identity for new product linesAuthored and designed materials for print media, web, and promotional events.Conducted training sessions for studios and an international group of resellers.Delivered lectures and demonstrations at conferences around the world.

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for documentation, support, and technical consultation. Developed and conducted training sessions for end users and resellers. Promoted software at major industry conferences.

As an independent artist, participated in a number of gallery shows using a variety of traditional and non-traditional medias. Solo ShowsModern Relics, 2010 – San FranciscoZeitgeist, 2004 – SeattleRealNetworks HQ, 2003 – SeattleGroup ShowsGallery F, 2019 – Chicago Inktober, 2019 – Online Inktober, 2018 – Online March of Robots, 2017 – Online March of Robots, 2016 – OnlineSketchbook Project Tour, 2015 – USA111 Minna Gallery, 2014 – San… Show more As an independent artist, participated in a number of gallery shows using a variety of traditional and non-traditional medias. Solo ShowsModern Relics, 2010 – San FranciscoZeitgeist, 2004 – SeattleRealNetworks HQ, 2003 – SeattleGroup ShowsGallery F, 2019 – Chicago Inktober, 2019 – Online Inktober, 2018 – Online March of Robots, 2017 – Online March of Robots, 2016 – OnlineSketchbook Project Tour, 2015 – USA111 Minna Gallery, 2014 – San FranciscoWWA Gallery, 2013 – Los AngelesIncline Gallery, 2011 – San FranciscoVarnish Fine Art, 2011 – San FranciscoWWA Gallery, 2011 – Los AngelesToy Art Gallery, 2010 – Los AngelesWWA Gallery, 2010 – Los AngelesVarnish Fine Art, 2009 – San FranciscoMickey Halo Show, 2009 – Hong KongPOVevolving Gallery, 2009 – Los AngelesVarnish Fine Art, 2008 – San FranciscoThe Showroom NYC, 2008 – New YorkWindup Gallery, 2008 – MesaGallery 1988, 2007 – San FranciscoVarnish Fine Art, 2007 – San FranciscoWindup Gallery, 2007 – MesaVarnish Fine Art, 2006 – San FranciscoSIGGRAPH, 2004 – Los AngelesZeitgeist, 2003 – SeattleRoq La Rue, 2003 – Seattle Show less

Chico, California Area

Provided artistic leadership, story development, and promotion for the indie iphone game, “Yipe! 5” Collaborated with a small team to successfully launch an acclaimed role playing game.

Greater New York City Area

Designed a limited edition vinyl toy collectible, “Idle Hands,” produced and distributed by Toy Tokyo. Directed the project, from character design and box artwork to managing prepress and manufacturing.

Aarhus, Denmark

Collaborated on a script for the independent animated short, “The Great Mistake,” by JaFilm.

Greater Seattle Area

Supervised a team of artists providing artistic direction, story development, and project management for my own original game title. Worked in all aspects of 3D, creating characters, props, and environments.

Portland, Oregon Area

Provided principal character animation and asset design for several national television commercial spots, with sub-contractor, Rainsound Productions.

Greater Seattle Area

Developed concept art, modeled, rigged, and animated 3D characters for an original game title. Responsible for entire cinematic sequences including storyboards, animation, shading, and lighting.

Greater Seattle Area

Provided 2D character animation and storyboards for several children’s cd-rom titles. Reviewed and edited animator to achieve consistency and clarity.

Greater Seattle Area

Wrote and illustrated “Filibusting Comics,” a 24 page comic book which was translated into Spanish and featured at a comics symposium in Madrid.