Born and raised in “The Valley” just outside Los Angeles, I began my interest in art and fashion at young age. I attended Otis College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in Digital Media in 2004. After graduation, I began a career in motion graphics and visual effects. After 2 years of freelance projects at numerous companies, I realized that my talents in painting and drawing were not being utilized in the entertainment industry. In 2005, I left the entertainment industry (and LA) for the action sports apparel industry.
Outside of my full-time gig as a Graphic Artist at Quiksilver, I continue to create fine art. Recently, I illustrated the cover of the upcoming novel Substitute Wizard and am currently illustrating a children’s poetry book titled Chickens Don’t Have Fingers, both by the author Jim Chrisman.
Currently, I live in the beautiful seaside town of Corona Del Mar, in Orange County, CA.
Currently, I live in the beautiful seaside town of Corona Del Mar, in Orange County, CA.
FASHION DESIGN EXPERIENCE
July 2008 - Present Quiksilver – Hang Ten
Graphic Artist: Completed 1 year of design work in 4 months per request from Kohl's. Designing graphics and patterns for tees, fleece, and sportswear for the Juniors, Girls 7-16, and Girl 4-6x lines. Choosing colorways and designing all tech packs for tees and fleece in all divisions. Pulling research for graphics direction.
Feb 07 – July 08 Quiksilver – Roxy
Graphic Artist: Designed graphics and patterns for the main Roxy line, the Ycuts division, and SMUs. Produced 80 original pieces of fleece for Fall and Holiday 08. Designed 40 prints for Ycuts sportswear. Designed the IPod Media Pocket fleece body and 2 bestselling hoodies for PacSun. Created a new design/matrix format for the YCuts division. Art directing freelance artists.
Feb 07 – Jan 08 Nixon Watches
Freelance Graphic Designer: Designing graphics on a freelance basis for the brand new juniors apparel line. Assisted in creating and defining the “Nixon Girl” for the first season.
June 06 – Feb 07 Ezekiel Clothing
Graphic Designer: Designed graphics and patterns using Illustrator, Photoshop, and traditional hand skills for the juniors apparel and accessories lines. Creating tech packs and line guides for Mens and Juniors.
March 2005 Isabella Fiore Handbags
Retoucher and Graphic Designer: Assistant art direction and design of the Spring 2005 catalog which is sent out to Neiman Marcus and other high-end stores. Retouched images of the handbags.
June 2004 Billabong/Malibu Film Festival
Fashion Show Coordinator: Assisted fashion show producer with coordinating models for Billabong swimwear fashion show segment of the festival.
August 03 & 04 Asha Couture Swimwear
Digital Imaging and Retouching: Used Photoshop to airbrush numerous photographs of models that are displayed on many swimsuit websites and print advertisements.
May-June 02 Ocean Pacific Apparel
Trend-forecasting Videographer: Shot footage of Los Angeles for Op’s Directional Design meeting promotional DVD and trend-forecasting booklet.
FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS: 2002 - 2007
Disney Cartoon Network MTV TNT Panasonic Logan Design Studio
Studiopolis Stardust Studios Ring of Fire Digital Domain Radium
Created graphics for Madonna’s “Get Together” music video, the film Aeon Flux, a Panasonic camera commercial, a Papa Roach music video, TNT’s NBA promo commercial, and television animation shows including Naruto, Digimon, Zatch Bell, and Grandpa Danger.
EDUCATION Otis College of Art and Design - B.F.A. May 2004
Major: Digital Media (focus in Graphic Design)
SKILLS Expert level in Illustrator and Photoshop
Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Illustration skills
Knowledge of the screen-printing process and various techniques
Ability to manage a team, excellent presentation skills
