Summary
I draw things that people ask me to draw. And when I'm done, those things are accurate and functional and everybody is happy. Then we go to lunch. Rinse, repeat.
But seriously: I work back and forth between Photoshop and 3dsMax. I use the modeling to make sure that my concepts are solid and will actually work in a three dimensional space. A side effect of my process is that I can deliver block out assets on everything I do. My concept work has been improved by my experience in the trenches making in-game assets, as I thoroughly understand what the production artists need to get their jobs done. My work is very outsource friendly, since I can deliver the whole package of block outs, concepts, references, etc.
I'm fast, efficient, collaborative, and flexible.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameARA: History Untold.
- Year2024
- RoleLead Concept Artist.
- CompanyOxide Games
- Video GameThe Elder Scrolls Online: Clockwork City
- Year2017
- RoleConcept Artist.
- CompanyZenimax Online Studios
- Video GameThe Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
- Year2017
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanyZenimax Online Studios
- Video GameThe Elder Scrolls Online: Orsinium
- Year2015
- RoleConcept Artist.
- CompanyZenimax Online Studios
- Video GameThe Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
- Year2015
- RoleConcept Artist
- CompanyZenimax Online Studios
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot: Labyrinth of the Minotaur
- Year2006
- RoleCharacter Artist, Concept Artist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising
- Year2005
- RoleArt Director, Lead Concept Artist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot: Catacombs
- Year2004
- RoleArt Director, Lead Concept Artist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis
- Year2003
- RoleLead Character Artist, Lead Concept Artist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isle
- Year2002
- RoleSenior Artist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameDark Age of Camelot
- Year2001
- RoleArtist
- CompanyMythic Entertainment
- Video GameRoadsters
- Year1999
- RoleSenior Artist
- CompanyPlayer 1
- Video GameDead In The Water
- Year1999
- RoleArtist
- CompanyPlayer 1
- Video GameMen In Black: The Game
- Year1997
- RoleArtist
- CompanyGigawatt Studios
Experience
- Lead Artist at Zenimax Online StuidosHunt Valley, MDOctober 2007 - September 2017
My first full time dedicated concept position. I work back and forth between 3dsMax, and Photoshop to provide accurate and well thought out concept work. Once approved I can provide 3d blockout assets to the appropriate teams to help their tasks. I am a generalist when it comes to what I can concept and model, but over the last several years the needs of the project have had me specialize in architecture, equipment, and game props.
I take pride in the fact that the teams I work with look forward to my concepts.
- Art Director at Mythic EntertainmentFairfax, VA, United States of AmericaSeptember 2000 - September 2007
Hired as a character modeler and texturer, started helping out with everything else. Did a lot of character, environment, and equipment concept and production. Eventually worked my way up to Art Director. Never stopped doing production work. Really learned a tremendous amount about production and game design, and how art can work well with those teams. Some interface work, some mentoring.
- Lead Artist at Player 1Santa Monica, CA (the promised land), United States of AmericaMay 1998 - June 2000
Worked at this wonderful little studio modeling and texturing 3d vehicles and environments. Did a lot of texture painting, some interface graphic work, and light concept duties.
- Artist at Gigawatt StudiosHollywood, CA, United States of AmericaOctober 1996 - April 1998
Worked as a senior artist at the studio, duties which included : 3d modeling of characters and equipment, texture painting, concept work, storyboard work, light animation duties, and mentoring.
- Lead Artist at Leaping Lizard SoftwareGaithersburg, MD, United States of AmericaApril 1996 - September 1996
Worked as a lead artist and concept artist for an unpublished 3d arcade shooter. Mentored other artists, worked with studio leadership to establish the look of the game.
- Artist at Magnet Interactive StudiosWashington, DC, United States of AmericaAugust 1994 - March 1996
My first job, learned Animator Pro (yeah, I'm dating myself), and 3dStudio R4. Mainly worked as a texture artist, all 2d work. Mentored where needed, did some very rough concept work.