Illustrator/Toy Designer/Cartoonist
I primarily work as an illustrator, but I also enjoy graphic design, writing, sculpting, and photography.
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EDUCATION
1/94 - 12/95 Oakland Community College: Farmington Hills, MI
Major: Art
9/88 - 6/94 Eastern Michigan University: Ypsilanti, MI
Major: Art
WORK EXPERIENCE
7/01 – Present American Plastic Toys: Walled Lake, MI
Graphic Designer: Packaging, Toy Design, Assembly Instructions, Product
Photoshoots, Company Catalogs
11/98 - 9/00 Jakks Pacific (Flying Colors): Dexter, MI
Illustrator/Toy Designer: Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Sanrio, Mattel
Projects worked on include: Scooby-Doo, Blue’s Clues, Rugrats, Chicken Run, Powerpuff Girls, SpongeBob Squarepants, Maisy, Hello Kitty, Looney Tunes, The Grinch
1/97 - 5/98 Ashley Talent International: Ann Arbor, MI
Freelance Graphic Designer: Advertising and Band Ad Mattes
8/96 - 3/98 Vault of Midnight Comix: Ann Arbor, MI
Freelance Graphic Designer: Advertising and In-Store Displays
5/95 - 10/97 Media Station, Inc.: Ann Arbor, MI
Production Artist: Disney Interactive CD ROMS
Titles worked on include: Hunchback of Notre Dame, 101 Dalmatians, and The Little Mermaid
Location
Clawson, MI
Specialties
- Illustration
- Packaging
Experience
15+ yearsEducation
Eastern Michigan UniversityAwards
1.) Art Show at The Pike Room: Pontiac, MI (1/08) 2.) Taught 3-D Art and Photography @ Canton and Plymouth Public Libraries, MI (3/07, 10/07) 3.) Three original comic stories published by Young American Comics (2006-2007) 4.) Silver Citation: Ann Arbor Ad Club for Flash Animation (1/04)
Website
http://non-redundant.com
