About Me
I am a 3d environment, props and effects artist. I’m passionate about making video games. I am capable of modeling, UV mapping and texturing complex low and high poly models from concept art, as well as lighting environments and creating various types of effects. I have a strong understanding of level design and what can improve or inhibit smooth enjoyable gameplay.

School
College – BS Degree in Digital Media, Minor in Graphic Design (2003) – John Brown University, Siloam Springs AR
High School – Diploma (1999) – Sharon Christian Academy, Hermitage PA

Relevant Experience
SuperVillain Studios (Feb. 2008 – Current)
Supervillainstudios.com
At SuperVillain Studios I did several props for the Wii title Order Up! then began work on environments and effects for an unannounced rpg, also on the Wii. I worked very closely with programmers and designers to build up the capabilities of our effects engine for that project. I also began making next-gen props and weapons for another rpg as well. This includes creating normals from high-res models.  I was Lead Artist on Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake for the PSP and I am currently Lead Artist on Tron: Evolution for the PSP.

Papaya Studio (Dec. 2006 – Dec. 2007)
949.551.9989
Papayastudio.com
I worked on two concurrent projects at Papaya Studio, Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey and George of the Jungle: The Search for the Secret. My primary responsibilities were environment modeling and lighting as well as props for those areas. I also did particle and other effects and began to move more in that direction up until the end of my employment there.

Oddbeat Inc. (Aug. 2003 – Oct. 2005)
479.549.9985
Oddbeatinc.com
I have worked for Oddbeat Inc. both on a freelance basis and as a full-time employee. My first project was a video game level called DM-Monumental for Unreal Tournament 2003/2004. Oddbeat Inc. was contracted by Dayspring Cards to create an animated short called The Really Woollys-Doyle & the Big Splash. I worked full time on the project as the environment modeler creating all of the environments and props. I also began building assets for an in-house project at Oddbeat Inc.

Freelance (Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2005)
I have done many freelance projects. This includes realistic architectural renders, various presentation pieces for my client to show to potential customers, small web development and billboard advertising. My clients have ranged from creative groups to construction contractors.

Cedar Key Beacon – Internship (May 2002 – July 2002)
I was responsible for helping clients with new websites and adjustments to existing websites.

Skills
Modeling and unwrapping low and high poly assets
Creating high resolution assets including color, normal, and spec maps
Environment modeling and lighting
Particle, trail and other effects systems

Programs
Expert:
Autodesk 3ds Max
Newtek Lightwave 3D
UnrealEd
Adobe Photoshop, Imageready, and Illustrator

Knowledgeable:
Autodesk Maya
Zbrush
Modo
Adobe After Effects and Premiere
Macromedia Freehand, Flash, Dreamweaver and Fireworks
Final Cut

References
Mr. Jason Hasenauer – Lead Artist
SuperVillain Studios
jhasenauer@svsgames.com

Mr. Janry Burns – Art Director
Papaya Studio
949.551.9989
janry@papayastudio.com

Mr. Dustin Solomon – Lead Animator
Oddbeat Inc.
479.549.9985
dustinsolomon@gmail.com

Availability
I’m currently available for full time employment.

Additional Information
I have other work samples to show upon request. Feel free to contact me if you would like to see more work.
You can also view my LinkedIn profile here.