Professional Information

          As a Creative Artist and Designer my objective is to always breathe life into all that I create.   My skills as an Animation Artist, digital and traditional techniques are used as a foundation for strong character design and artwork.  Strong organizational skills, problem-solving and multitasking are strategies used in all project planning.  Using artistic expression is a form of  creating strong communication and collaboration skills.  

  

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Work Experience
 

ARTANGEL GALLERIES                                                                                                                              Artist and Designer                                                                                                                 2020-Present

        *Custom Traditional and Digital Paintings

        *Animation Cel Art and Backgrounds

​        *Live Worship Paintings ~ Acrylic and Chalk Mediums  (Scheduled Appointments Only)

        *Set Design and Fabrication

        *Space and Organizational Design

        *Graphic Arts for Media Worship

        *Logo Design, Banners and Construction

        *Production Project Manager ~ Live Walk Trough Nativity 

 

WALT DISNEY WORLD Company                                                                                             1986-2023

Animation Production Artist, Ink and Paint Show Artist                                                         2007-2023

        *Traditional Ink and Paint for Limited Edition Animation Cels

        *Final Checking to maintain color continuity and integrity of the Edition

        *Maintaining the inventory of stock and cel merchandise in the shops

        *Assist in the designs and concepts of future projects

        *Hot Stamping and preparing the art for framing

        *Office Production; Color Mixing, model sheets and supply ordering

        *Interaction with the guest giving product knowledge and cel collection tradition

        *Walt Disney Legacy Award Winner

        *Epcot-Festival of the Arts; Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction

        *YES-Youth Education Series; Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction

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PREMISE ANIMATION ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                Animation Production Artist, Digital Ink and Paint, Scanner​ - Feature Film Animation      2006-2010

        *Digital Inking and Painting for Feature Film Production; "Princess and the Frog"

        *Maintaining color and line continuity throughout the production

        *Understanding x-sheets, operations and registration

        *Organizing the animation process for production flow and deadlines

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SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS                                                                                                        

SOFA Acrylic Painting Instructor                                                                                           2005-Present

        *Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Classes

        *Paint Nite Classes

        *Color Theory and Painting Techniques

        *Line, Light and Perspective

        *Negative Space, Time and Motion, and Texture

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SOFA Executive Director/Co-Chair                                                                       2005-2010

        *To help design, plan and implement SOFA’s policies and procedures

        *Coordinate schedules and space

        *Find and interview faculty

        *Oversee Advisory Board and School

        *Community and Public Relations

        *Set the Spiritual and artistic tone of SOFA

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SOUTH ORLANDO BAPTIST CHURCH                                                                                   

Church Staff Member/Events and Volunteer Director                                                              2004-2007

        *The Coordination of Special Events and Weddings                             

        *Coordination of Promotions and Advertising        

        *Visual Arts for Worship Service

        *Painting & Chalk Live Worship Art, Banner and Logo Design and Construction

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WALT DISNEY FEATURE FILM ANIMATION                                                                         1989-2004  Animation Production Artist, Digital Color Models Mark-Up and Registration - Feature Animation  

        *Digital modeling-creating a digital model for characters, mattes, and effects

        *Maintaining color continuity throughout the production

        *Understanding x-sheets, operations and registration

        *CAPS (Computer Animation Production System) software used on an SGI

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Animation Production Artist, Ink and Paint, Assistant Supervisor - Feature Animation      1993-1995

        *Point Person for Maquettes and the Gallery Cel Program

        *Developed and Maintained production flow

        *Organized and coordinated the use of traditional art skills in inking, painting and color mixing

        *Traveled the US and International demonstrating the art of Film Animation, Cel Animation                Ink and Paint.  Workshops and Guest Artist Appearances.

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Animation Production Artist ~ Traditional and Digital - Feature Animation                         1989-1993

        *Traditional Cel Painting and Inking for Features and Shorts

        *Xeroxing, registration and final checking

        *Understanding color theory, color mixing, texture and light

        *Digital I&P-CAPS: Disney's software system that allows animation to be digitized, composited 

           and printed onto film

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Walt Disney Entertainment Production Shows                                                                          1986-1988

        *Disney Parks Christmas Parade ~ Dancers

        *Disney Parade Dancers;  being energetic, enthusiastic and expressive

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Education

Valencia College

         Associates in Arts and Science  "Honors Graduate"

         Fine Arts, Computer Graphic Design Technology and Illustration

         Undergraduate

         Theater Dance and Performing Arts 

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Freelance

Dalyn Studios: Art and Design

Digital:  Inking, Painting, Cels and Backgrounds, Cel and Photo Restoration, Pen and Ink, 

Live Media Graphics

Graphic Design:  Logos, Brochures, Wall Murals, Props, Set Design and Construction, Interior Design, Space Organizing, Banners, Canvas Painting and Illustrations, Maquettes and Sculpture Painting.​

Waysun Inc. VR Virtual Reality Digital Games

           Olly Power Play,  Prototype Olly character, the adorable little Ox, Testing out new simple VR               animation program called Ollie

Elite Animation Academy

           "Developing Young Minds Through the Art of Animation"

           Instructed Traditional Ink and Paint Animation Cel process.  Course included inking and                     painting on an original animation cel, Color Theory, Color Models and character Mark Up. ​

Disney Design Group

           Prototypes for Merchandise, Structural Color Palettes, Paintings, Maquettes/Sculptures, Pen               and Brush inking, and Quill Pen Inking/traditional and digital.

South Orlando Baptist Church (Volunteer Designer, Non-Profit)

Church Programs; Set Design and Construction: Design an overall look for special programs providing conceptual art, backdrops, furniture props and designing the artistic atmosphere for the program.  Building, fabricating and constructing stage sets.

Designated Interior Space Design: Responsible for coordinating and managing a project from concept to completion.   Coordinate and manage volunteers, schedules and budgets for design projects. 
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Accomplishments

Walt Disney Feature Animation

         Credited on Full Feature Films, Feature Shorts and Digital Animation Games (Special Projects)           with Walt Disney Feature Animation

Walt Disney Legacy Award

         Awarded and recognized for consistently inspiring others, going out of the way to create 

         happiness for guest and team members, and finding new ways to deliver Disney magic.   The             highest honor a cast member can achieve.  Honored for excelling in three categories:

         "Dream," "Create" and "Inspire."

Epcot-Festival of the Arts     

         Annual Returning Guest Artist,  Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction on the             History and Art of Animation, Ink and Paint. 

Orlando Union Rescue Mission

         Guest Artist; Creating a live worship painting for Auction at the Inaugural Mission's Gala.

Autism Speaks

         Recognition for community service through our local church in helping the community and 

         families to recognize and support Autism in our children.

Valencia College

         Recognized and awarded for high "Honors Graduate"

Who's Who Among Students in American Junior College 

         Credited and recognized for outstanding merit and accomplishments as a student at

         Valencia College

Orlando Florida, Pine Hills Art Show

         Awarded 1st place in overall art show, ocean waves; Movement

Winter Park Florida, Winter Park Art Festival

         Awarded Honorable Mention, overall festival 

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