Résumé
Education
- Studies in Classical drawing, The Atelier of Classical Realism, Oakland, CA
- Studies in typography, design, and traditional animation technique, Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL
- Masters degree in Fine Arts, emphasis in painting, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis in painting, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Work Experience
Writer: MyGamer.com, KillerBetties.com, InQuest
- Reviewed and previewed games
- Authored game industry-related features
- Writing samples
Illustrator: Network Chicago WTTW Channel 11, Chicago, IL
- Created illustrations for WTTW’s bi-weekly cultural publication, Citytalk
- Worked with art department and editorial staff to determine graphics/advertising layout
Illustrator: Medec Dental Communications, Northfield, IL
- Created illustrations for Dental Practice Report magazine
Art Instructor: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- Taught introductory course in painting to adult continuing education students
- Student-taught introductory painting, lithography, etching, and linocut printmaking
Computer Skills
Photoshop, Painter, Premiere, Quark Xpress, Maya
Traditional Media
acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor, pastel, conté crayon, graphite, pen, colored pencil, charcoal, linocut printmaking, digital imagery
Related Professional Activities
- Profession Descriptions. Prima Star Wars Galaxies Strategy Guide
- Assistant Director, WTTW Channel 11 Pledge, Chicago, IL
- Production Assistant, WTTW Events, Chicago, IL
- Production Research, Inside Chicago, Blueline Productions, Chicago, IL
- Disney Animation Seminar, The Disney Institute, Orlando, FL
- Production Assistant, Kinetics Animation Studio, Chicago, IL
Awards
- Union League Scholarship
- Northwestern University Fellowship Award
- University of New Mexico, Magna Cum Laude Fine Arts Honors