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    Allegedly, the beginning of my artistic pursuits began at the tender age of two, when I took hold of a purple pastel and proceeded to create a work of art from my imagination…all over the canvas featuring my mother’s figure drawing assignment. If anything, I’ve always been curious, ambitious, and destined to put my mark on the world as I know it.

 

     My love for story driven works of art started at the young age of 11, upon discovering the hidden gem of manga at the local library before growing beyond the bounds of comic panels into the realm of animation when I entered high school. That drive and passion continues now, 24 years later for me, as a 2D Animator and Character Designer studying at Woodbury University. 

Education:

Woodbury University, CA - BFA

AUGUST 2019 - May 2023

 

I graduated from Woodbury University with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation & VFX . I was also the Vice President of the Animation Club during my time there.

Awards & Nominations:

Most Artistic of Class of 2014 - Putnam City High School; Warr Acres, OK

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Francis Tuttle IT Tech Award for Best Digital Animation 2015 -  Francis Tuttle IT; Oklahoma City, OK

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's Presidential Scholarship - King's College, New York City

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Vice President Honor Roll; August 2019 to January 2020 - Woodbury University; Burbank, CA

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Presidential Honor Roll; January 2020 - present - Woodbury University; Burbank, CA

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Folds of Honor Scholarship -  January 2021 - July 2021 -  Woodbury University; Burbank, CA

Program Experience

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