Hello! I am a recent graduate as of May 2025 from NC State University's College of Design with a Bachelor of Arts in Art + Design (otherwise now known as the MADTech department).
Media should be immersive, engaging, and thought-provoking. Art has the power to make the world around us bigger, and I strive to create works that inspire the viewer's imagination.
I am currently looking to work on projects using a variety of my skills, either full-time or by contract. I am based in Raleigh NC, USA, and can work remotely worldwide or in person in the surrounding area.
Look/ style Development is my favorite part of both the Animation and Game Design processes. I love to use my knowledge of coding, texturing, and 3d modeling to create works that honor the concept art. Many people find it hard to critique entertainment media because it is so undefinable. Media can be anything; this is my favorite part about it. I love making purposeful decisions about something so fluid; there is a method to the madness when it comes to style.
In my creative process, I start with a concept that speaks to me, often inspired by life around me. From there, I begin a pattern of iteration, ideation, convergence, and divergence that allows me to consider as many ideas as possible and fine-tune the most successful ideas.
Art Direction
I am good with people, good at creating projects structured to a schedule, and have experience organizing/ leading teamwork in large and small group projects. I have a passion for creative team leadership and organization and in my Senior year at State, co-directed one of the biggest yearly productions at the College of Design: Art2Wear 2025.
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