Cofounder of CorAnimus Rex Entertainment. Owner of Animation Sherpa. Co-director and Animator of 2022’s VR game of the year, Moss: Book 2 (Game Awards & VR Awards). Animating professionally since Jan 2000 with 15 shipped game titles. From Halo: Reach, to Destiny 2, to the Moss games. Project and Discipline directing since 2016 on the Moss IP. Richard has an uncanny view of the project level creative opportunity, well versed in gameplay design, narrative, cinematic, and player fantasy direction. His core strength lies in his ability to mix emotionally resonant characters with fluid gameplay for an immersive player experience. Richard helped incubate and create two of gaming's most influential IP's, Moss and Destiny. As the original animator for both franchises, it was Richard who defined the animation style, animation tone, animation tech and characters. He has a proven track record for creating new worlds and filling them with fluid, appealing, interactive life. Richard's signature animation style is well known. His unique animation workflow concepts and approach to character direction have been subjects of his highly rated lectures at venues such as the Game Developers Conference, Siggraph, Montreal International Game Summit, and more. This workflow is also the subject of his online school, Animation Sherpa. Richard is an experienced leader with a proven track record of mentoring others. Many of his former students and co-workers have become key talent and leadership within the gaming industry.