Résumé
work experience:
Stormfront Studios - San Rafael, CA - Principal Artist - 1993 - present
Art and visual design for video games.
Conceptual art & design for characters, environments and interface.
Storyboard art for level walk throughs and cinematic cut scenes.
3D modeling and mapping with 3D Studio MAX.
Texture creation for environments and props and interface.
Animation - traditional, video and some 3D.
Interface design and creation (shell & HUD).
Software : 3D Max, Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Director, Dreamweaver, Debabelizer. I have worked on both a PC and Macintosh but am currently PC based.
developed for : PS2, XBOX, PSX, N64, Sega Genesis, Macintosh and PC
[ see game-ography below for complete list of shipped titles and my contributions - and/or see games section of this web site for a more graphic display ]
Powell Corporation - Santa Barbara, CA - Artist - 1990 - 1993
Illustration and design. Creation of artwork for decks, t-shirts and stickers from concept to finished art. Additionally I would contribute to the art and design for videos, tours, trade shows, promotional materials, etc.
Pen & ink or scratchboard is what I generally used for the artwork but would use whatever combination of things it took to get the right look, including cutting intricate rubylith seperations or inking on acetate layers.
A clothing line was launched while I was resident so I also developed several fabric patterns for the line, as well as support graphics, tags, pocket art etc.
[ see the skate section of this web site for a graphic sampling of the decks, T-shirts and stickers that I made while I was there ]
Freelance - Illustration & Graphic Design- 1987 - present
Illustration, logo design, custom lettering, cover art, t-shirt designs, posters, label art, photography.
[ See the art section of this web site to see some of the art I have been doing outside the game and skate world ]
education:
University California Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA - 1992 - 1993
Computer software course work - Illustrator, Photoshop, Pagemaker
Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA - 1984 - 1987
Applied Graphics Program - drafting, illustration, graphic design and typography
Sonoma State University - Rohnert Park, CA - 1974 - 1977
School of Expressive Arts - drawing and animation
Various Courses and Seminars -
drawing, painting, software, web design, project management
other interests:
drawing, painting, kalimba, sometimes writing, hacky sack, soccer, skating, hiking and biking.
Gameography
shipped titles:
Eragon - PS2, XBOX, PC, 360
Published by Vivendi Universal Games, 2006
Principal Artist - Lead Environment Artist - Storyboard Artist - Supervised a team of 7 environment artists in the visual design and creation of the world art for the game. Coordination of art direction to design direction to help define layout, flow, sets, stages and camera angles for each level. Drew level maps to define layouts, spaces and sets. Drew storyboards to show the flow of gameplay through the level and frame the cinematic action in cut scenes. 3D Max7, Photoshop, Painter, Debabelizer.
The Forgotten Realms - Demon Stone - PS2
Published by Atari, 2004
Principal Artist - Lead Environment Artist - Art Direction - Established visual direction for game. Directed initial character development for 3 hero characters. Level design and layout. Supervised a team of 7 to 10 artists in the visual design, creation and lighting of the environments and props for the game. 3D Max5, Photoshop, Painter, Debabelizer.
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - PS2
Published by EA Games, 2002
Principal Artist - Lead Environment Artist - Supervised a team of 8 to 10 artists in the visual design, creation and lighting of the world art and props for the game. 3D Max4, Photoshop, Painter, Debabelizer.
The Legend of Alon D'ar - PS2
Published by Ubi Soft, 2001
Principal Artist - Concept / Environment Artist - Worked with a team of 2 to 3 artists in the visual design, creation and lighting of the world art and props for the game. Conceptual art for several monsters and environments. 3D Max3, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
NASCAR 2000 - PSX, N64
Published by Electronic Arts, 1999
Principal Artist - Environment Artist - Worked with a team of 2 to 3 artists in the accurate recreation and lighting of the NASCAR tracks. Revamped the pit stop animation from NASCAR Revolution (PC) to work on PSX. Revised / created signage. 3D Max3, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
NASCAR 99 - PSX, N64
Published by Electronic Arts, 1998
Principal Artist - Environment Artist - Worked with a team of 2 to 3 artists in the accurate recreation and lighting of the NASCAR tracks. Created 3D intro animation for the N64. Designed and created title screens for both platforms. Created billboards and signage. 3D Max2.5, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
NASCAR Revolution - PC
Published by Electronic Arts, 1999
Principal Artist - Environment Artist / Animator- Worked with a team of 2 to 3 artists in the accurate recreation and lighting of the NASCAR tracks. Combined mo-cap animation with 3D animation to create the pit stop sequences. Created billboards and signage. 3D Max2.5, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
RollerBall - PSX
never released - but ate a year plus of my life just the same
Principal Artist - Interface Artist / Concepts - Established look and feel for the art. Designed and created user interface with 3D title effects. Designed fictitious team logos and uniforms. 3D Max2, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
Published by Electronic Arts, 1997
Lead Animator - Responsible for the video capture animation. Scripted, organized, and directed the video shoot. Selected sequences, edited motions, worked out scaling issues, hand animated where necessary and scripted playback. AniPro, Photoshop, Debabelizer.
Madden Football - PC
Published by Electronic Arts, 1996
Interface Artist - Helped design and create the front end menu screens for the game. I went on to LaRussa 4 before this game shipped and the interface underwent several changes after I moved on. Photoshop, Debabelizer.
Old Time Baseball - PC
Published by Stormfront Studios, 1995
Lead Animator - Used animation from TLR3 and skinned with period uniforms. Created the Polo Grounds field. Helped on interface with Time Machine design. Photoshop, Debabelizer.
Published by Stormfront Studios, 1995
Lead Animator - Responsible for the video capture animation. Helped to script, organize, and direct the video shoot. Selected sequences, edited motions, worked out scaling issues, hand animated where necessary and scripted playback. Created 'jumbotron' animations. AniPro, D-Paint and Alchemy.
Tony La Russa Baseball 2 - Sega Genesis
Published by Electronic Arts, 1994
Artist - Interface screen production based on an existing design. Created stadium art and batter/pitcher windows. Designed and illustrated title screen. Created 'jumbotron' animations. D-Paint and D-Animator.
Andretti Racing - Sega Genesis
Published by Electronic Arts, 1993
Artist - Designed and produced interface art. Created pit stop 'animation' sequences. D-Paint, D-Animator.
Stronghold - PC
Published by SSI, 1993
Artist - Created artwork for buildings and castles in various states from new to ruined. D-Paint.
Eagle Eye Mysteries - Macintosh
Published by Electronic Arts , 1993
Artist - Converted and reworked art to higher resolution for the Mac. D-Paint.