Executive Summary

I'm a Technical artist who isn't afraid of code. I love learning new techniques and software. I'm looking for work in the video game industry to be at the forefront of technology and surrounded by like minded individuals.
Experienced at performing under high stress deadlines. A solid communicator, ready to organize and lead projects and teams when needed.
Self taught Photoshop veteran of 15 years has worked as a freelance digital artist with major gaming and comic clients including Marvel, DC and Image comics, Upper Deck, Hasbro, and White Wolf Publishing.
Taught a digital painting workshop for the Digital Alberta Association, enjoy mentoring and sharing my knowledge with other artists.

Environment Artist / Programmer

- 3DInternet - 10-Current

Created the Environment Artist position and other quality improving initiatives by recommending to management a workflow closer to that of 3D video games.
Creating realistic environments and lighting for serious games using the Unity engine.
Optimizing performance of simulators to work on low powered business computer systems.
Creating custom shaders using visual node based editor.
Scripting camera movements and world interaction in Unity through visual node based editor and Javascript code.
Object Oriented AS3 programming of training courses for the energy sector.
Programmed 3D animations using the Away3D engine for Flash.

Freelance Digital Painter

- DPI Studios - 06-11

Taught a digital painting with Photoshop and Painter workshop for Digital Alberta.
Using color to add depth, texture, clarity, and emphasis to black and white line art.
Meeting deadlines and communicating with editors and team members effectively.
Production of print ready artwork using Photoshop and Painter for the following clients.

Upper Deck - Painted cards for World of Warcraft trading card game.
White Wolf Publishing - Greyscale painted interior illustrations.
Green-Ronnin Publishing - Painted 34 card "Deck of Illusion".

3D Artist, Designer, IT Manager

- Studio Y Creations - 04-09

Spearheaded the transition of traditional maquette sculpting to a digital workflow using Z-brush.
Scanning traditional maquettes with Next Engine laser scanner and retopologizing them in Zbrush.
Digitally colored concept drawings for client presentations.
Extensive Photoshop manipulation of marketing photos - cutouts, color correction, compositing.
Created large scale (20-80 feet) 2D/3D CG murals. Printed on adhesive vinyl for installation.
Recommended and implemented the transition of the SYC computer network from an unsecured peer network to a secure Windows Domain with Windows Small Business Server.
Initiated the cost saving project of purchasing an Epson 9800 to bring our large format printing needs in-house. Saving the company time and money.
Manage and maintain an Epson 9800 large format 44" wide inket printer. Creating fine art Glicee canvas prints and vinyl murals.
Calibration of monitors and built custom ICC printer profiles using GretagMacbeth I1 system.
Maintain and repair of office computer systems, network, software and Windows XP OS.

Web Developer

- Various - 98-2011

Designed and maintained corporate and small business web sites.
Constantly learning newest web design techniques and software.
Freelance and staff web master for the following clients.

Guardian Gear - 2010 - ModX PHP & SQL based CMS, XHTML, CSS, JQuery, Design
Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics - 2010 - PHP, XHTML, CSS, JQuery
TikiTown Tattoo and Spa - 2009 - ModX CMS, XHTML, CSS, Design
Wakefield Centre - 2009 - XHTML, CSS, JQuery, Design
Studio Y Creations - 04-07 - Flash, Actionscript, Design
Holmes Theater - 2005 - Flash, Actionscript, Design
Cowboy Keepsakes - 2002 - HTML and CSS, Design
Casting-call.net - 00-01 - HTML
Fifth Era Knowledge Corporation – 98-00 – HTML, Javascript

Freelance Digital Colorist

- Various - 00-08

Using color to add depth, texture, clarity, and emphasis to black and white line art.
Aiding the narrative with color by establishing mood and maintaining continuity.
Meeting deadlines and communicating with editors and team members effectively.
Production of print ready artwork using Photoshop for the following clients.

Marvel Comics - "ACTOR presents Spider-Man and the Hulk" charity comic.