Trapped in the body of a C student and always trying to compensate, my early years were spent seeking out the company of the nerdiest of the older nerd kids. Not necessarily book smart, I’m talking about the kids that got so frenzied when they talked about outer-space and Dungeons & Dragons, that masses of spittle would collect at the corners of their mouths. I didn't mind their lack of hygiene. I dug these kids. To me, they repp-ed, " I DON"T GIVE A F___", like i don't know what.

I wanted that.

While earning my BFA at School of Visual Arts (New York City) I underwent a mentor-ship with Darren Aronofsky and his Academy Award nominated visual effects partners Dan Schrecker and Jeremy Dawson. Their ability to demystify the seemingly impossible at every turn became my bread. These were the full-bore film and image-making story artists I’d been looking for....and graciously, they came minus the spittle ;)

The study of good fundamentals have helped me serve as illustrator, 3D animator or VFX artist on well over 200 projects, Including, as storyboard artist on Academy Award winner Black Swan and as co-director of animated short Tumbleweed Tango, now a featured short on Disney.com. I think a fascination for translating strong principles of composition, gesture and emotion to animation and storytelling has enabled me to offer a fluid/adaptable approach to a wide variety of projects.  

I  share my passion for film. teaching undergraduate students of SVA’s Computer Art Department. And when I’m not in an animation studio or class room, you can find me practicing yoga and teaching meditation. at The Three Jewels NYC.