Summary

An artist was inevitable...

Born in 1972, I was inspired by my father, himself an exceptional charcoal pencil artist, to pursue a career in the creative industry. Constantly encouraged to “do what you love,” there was never a question as to what he wanted to be. Then, in 1977, something happened that cemented my desire to be creative; a little film by a young upstart named George Lucas was unleashed on the world. Star Wars fueled my imagination and I made it my business to find out who all those creative people were that brought that film to life.

My heroes were artists like Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston and Phil Tippet. I sought out everything they did and the artists who inspired them. They taught me to bring all of my life experience and personality to each creative effort. Never stop dreaming, strive to be better, and always look forward. After nearly 30 years as a professional illustrator, I would consider it my greatest accomplishment to inspire young artists today to bring their own imaginations to life.

Skills

Software proficiency

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

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