A Los Angeles Native.
3D Artist that enjoys translating personal experiences and interests into relatable works.
Enjoys plein air painting, watching Great British Bake Off, and collecting artbooks.
Specialties
3D Environment Design
3D Modeling & Texturing
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe AfterEffects
Zbrush
Autodesk Maya
Marvelous Designer
Substance Painter
Substance Designer
Unreal Engine 4
TiltBrush
Quill VR
Experience
Choice Group Inc.
3D Game Design Instructor
Los Angeles, CA · August 2018 – Present
-Taught students 3D modeling and texturing in Autodesk Maya and Zbrush.
-Rendering projects and editing footage in Adobe AfterEffects into final semester videos.
-Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum, adapting lessons to fit different learning styles, and documenting weekly classes for record keeping.
OTIS College of Art and Design
Digital Media Tutor
Los Angeles, CA · September 2017 – May 2018
Taught students a range of 2D and 3D skills, including layout and prop design, UV mapping, PBR texture creation, and the high poly to low poly modeling pipeline.
Otis College of Art and Design
Lab Technician III
Los Angeles, CA · September 2016 – May 2018
-Collaborated with the Academic Computer Services Department to install, upgrade, and maintain software and hardware throughout the campus.
-Assisted students and faculty with account, printing, and software issues.
Making @ Siggraph
Volunteer
Los Angeles, CA · August – 2015
-Performed demonstrations of exhibit technology to potential clients.
-Assisted with set-up and take-down of the main exhibit.
Education
Concept Design Academy
Pasadena, CA · June 2017 – August 2017
Keyframe Illustration Class with Alexander Mandradjiev.
OTIS College of Art and Design
BFA in Digital Media
Los Angeles, CA · August 2014 – May 2018
Graduated with a focus on Game & Entertainment design. Studied 3D prop and environment design, modeling, and texturing. Also has experience in fundamentals of concept art and digital painting.
Awards
| 2018 | Spirited Owl Award, Otis College of Art and Design
Committed to “engaging in student leadership, and being recognized by their peers for their spirit, laughter, and enthusiasm.” |
| Dean’s List | Award for GPA of 3.5 or higher, Otis College of Art and Design |
| 2014-2015 | Presidential Scholar, Otis College of Art and Design |