• A position as a Concept Artist or Illustrator that will utilize my traditional illustration skills, Photoshop knowledge, and interest in fantastical ideation.

Skills

• Visual conceptualization through sketches, storyboards, and speed illustrations.
• Polished digital painting (with Wacom art tablet) and tight "blueprint" renders.
• Solid understanding of art and design fundamentals: color theory, composition, form, etc.
• Ability to design original characters, costumes, items, and environments.
• Basic 3D software knowledge, including hands-on: modeling, texturing, and skinning.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative especially relating to art journal.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment sharing ideas and tasks.
• Experienced giving and receiving constructive critique.

Software

• Adobe Photoshop - Expert - 10 Years
• Microsoft Office Suite - Expert - 8+ Years
• Corel Painter - Intermediate - 7+ Years
• Adobe Image Ready - Intermediate - 6+ Years
• Adobe Illustrator - Intermediate - 4+ Years
• Adobe Dreamweaver - Intermediate - 4+ Years
• Art Rage - Intermediate - 1 Year
• Lightwave 3-D - Beginner - .5 Year

Clients

• Graham Clews, Alberta, Canada - Book Cover for Eboracvm, The Fortress (2008)
• Will Hadcroft, Bolton, UK - Book Cover for Anne Droyd and the House of Shadows (2008)
• Routledge, Essex, UK - Book Cover for Countdown to Creative Writing (2008)
• Routledge, Essex, UK - Book Cover for Teaching Childne's Literature (2008)
• John Dahlgren, Marin-Epagnier, Switzerland - Mock Book Cover for The Tides of Avarice (2007)
• Swimming Kangaroo Press, Arlington, TX - Book Cover for The Fireborn Chronicles (2007)
• Dragon Moon Press, Alberta, Canada - Book Cover for Lachlei (2007)
• Ryan Henry, Virginia Beach, VA - Interior Illustrations for Sci-fi Novella (2007)
• Science Fiction Book Club, NY - Cover Illustration for July 2007 Cycle Catalog (2007)
• Dragon Moon Press, Alberta, Canada - Book Cover for Alien Revelation (2007)
• Dragon Moon Press, Alberta, Canada - Book Cover for Small Magics (2007)
• Dragon Moon Press, Alberta, Canada - Book Cover for Too Many Princes (2007)
• Danny Kelly, Glendora, CA - Private Commission Guardian Angel Arin (2006)
• Danny Kelly, Glendora, CA - Book Cover for Book of Angels: The Fall (2007)
• Luna Brillante Publications, Yosemite, FL - Book Cover for Just Like A Fairy Tale (2006)
• Tom Tancin, Destifire Entertainment, Northampton, PA - Book Cover for Time Warriors 4 (2006)
• Janice Wee, Sfxfantasy, Singapore - Book Covers for Dark Warriors, Lost in Another Realm, Warrior Girl, and A Warrior's Death (2006)
• Zumaya Publications, Austin, TX - Book Cover for A Knight's Wish (2006)
• Continuum New York, New York, NY - Book Cover for Phillip Pullman: Master Storyteller (2006)
• Galaxy Press, Hollywood, CA - 2 Interior Illustrations for Writers of the Future Volume XX (2004)
• Eggplant Literary Productions, Bolingbrook, IL - E-Book Cover for The Vampyre's Kiss (2004)
• Ara Arcana, Seattle, WA - CD Demo Cover for Forced in Revolving the Void (2003)

Awards

• Selected Artist for the Epilogue.net New Masters of Fantasy Collection (2005 & 2004)
• L. Ron Hubbard International Illustrators of the Future Contest - Gold Award Winner (2003) - As Judged By: Vincent Di Fate, Bob Eggleton, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, et al.

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio concentration in Painting - Magna Cum Laude, GPA = 3.858
  James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (August 2002 - May 2006)

Coursework

• 2-D Design (1 semester) - Elements of design: line, shape, form, color theory, and composition
• 3-D Design (1 semester) - Traditional media course, 3D design, sculpture, and construction
• 2-D Computer Graphics (1 semester) - Mac, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark
• 3-D Computer Animation (1 semester) - PC, Lightwave 3-D, modeling, skinning, animation
• Figure Drawing (2 semesters) - Academic drawing from nude model, pencil, charcoal, and pen
• Advanced Painting (4 semesters) - Oil painting with emphasis on consistent style and direction
• Illustration (1 semester) - Visual problem solving applied to "real world" assignments
• Independent Study in Illustration (6 semesters) - Primarily self-directed exploration