About Me
Hi, thank you for visiting my portfolio website. I am an artist who specializes in narrative illustration and character creation. I have a background in illustrating environments for interior design projects. I started out my career in the education industry working in various teaching positions. Currently I work as a freelance artist as well as a generalist for Cookies by Design. To see my full CV, check out my LinkedIn link in my socials menu. Also check out a portion of my art portfolio down below and on my art profile links. Read my thoughts and fiction in the journal link above, and watch my art tutorial videos on my YouTube.
Experiences
Freelance Artist
2010 - Present · Self-Employed
- Paint narrative illustrations in a realist style, crafting scenes with humor and strong storytelling using strong light and composition.
- Sculpt, model, unwrap, and paint 3D characters, focusing on painterly realism.
- Visualize interior design layouts using 3D paintovers, transforming floor plans into immersive, client-friendly presentations.
- Deliver highly detailed renderings of interior environments, effectively communicating material composition and structural elements of interior design concepts.
- Design SEO-optimized, responsive websites tailored to client goals. Utilize clean and intuitive code to enhance usability and engagement.
Generalist
2020 - Present · Cookies by Design
- Coordinated with clients to develop a comprehensive design theme specific to customers’ confectionery needs. Revised design as necessary based on feedback.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to finalize cohesive concept designs for patrons.
- Secured and nurtured high-value contracts with nationwide corporations. Achieved a high client retention rate by tailoring product offerings and providing exceptional service.
Teacher
2007 - 2015 · Faith Family Academy, Golden Rule Charter Schools, Plano ISD
- Instructed over 70 middle school students across 3+ classes in foundational art concepts, including the Elements of Art and Principles of Design; dynamically adjusted lesson plans based on real-time assessment of student engagement and comprehension.
- Led a specialized advanced art class of 23 students in producing and publishing the school’s monthly newspaper. Leveraged the class platform to teach design analysis, visual storytelling, and layout best practices, enhancing students’ critical thinking and creative expression skills.
- Led all technology operations as the school’s IT administrator, optimizing performance and reliability across 350+ student and faculty workstations. Improved system uptime, streamlined support response times, and drove tech-driven learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies - Cum Laude Honors
2001 - 2005 · University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - Communications Design
1998 - 2001 · Collin College
Honors and Awards
Cum Laude Graduate
Graduated University of Norh Texas with Honors
July 2025 Monthly Challenge Winner
July 205 - Krita Artists
Art Dare Honorable Mention
July 2024 - Discord, Art Prof
Featured Artist
July 2023, July 2024 - Blendernation
Featured Artist
December 2022, April 2020 - Krita Artists
Invited Art Show Participant - Spring Showcase
May 2004 - SOVA Light Well
Invited Art Show Participant - International Student Culture Week
February 2003 - Union Gallery
Skills
Color Theory, Lighting and Rendering, Anatomy and Proportion, Composition and Framing, Value Control, Narrative Illustration, Speed Painting and Thumbnail Creation, Krita, Photoshop
Form and Silhouette, Anatomy, Digital Sculpting, Poly Modeling, Retopology, UV Mapping and Unwrapping, Polypainting/Vertex Painting, Hand-painted Textures, Rendering
Acrylics, Color Pencils, Watercolor Pencils
Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Behavioral Support, Lesson Modifications, Conflict Resolution, Mentorship, Professional Development
HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Responsive Design, Mobile First Development, Cross-Browser Compatability, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
My Portfolio
