Summary
An experienced storyteller with over 20 years in comic books, the toy industry, and advertising, including writing, directing, producing, and editing two independent films showcased in film festivals in the USA (2 wins), Philippines (1 award), India, Portugal, and Italy.
Education
Flushing High School
Queens College
School of Visual Arts
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Draft
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator
(2018-Present)
Responsible for providing artwork for comic books, storyboards, animatics, merchandise and websites
Publisher, Creator, Writer, and Illustrator
(2020-Present)
Responsible for every role in the production of Octopus Cowboy graphic novel series: creator, writer, illustrator, letterer, editor, and prepress
Over 200 pages of sequential art, including merchandise, and providing assets for websites.
Independent Filmmaker
(2016-2023)
Writer, director, producer, editor, composer, subtitler
Responsible from inception to post-production
Gitarista: Winner Best Feature Film and Best Cast at llth International Film Festival Manhattan (2021). World Premiere: 25th Kolkata International Film Festival and Best Film Nominee (2019). Main Competition: 18th Official Selection Salento International Film Festival Best Film Nominee: Bisceglie (2021). Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award Nominee (2020).
Ladyfish: Official Entry Sinag Maynila (2017)
Winner of the Film Ambassador Award from Film Development Council of the Philippines (2021)
Freelance Illustrator
(1999-2013)
DC Comics, Marvel, Topps, Hasbro, Comics Buyer’s Guide
Responsible for translating script into sequential art, matching style of existing characters for use in merchandising, and providing artwork for presentations
Guest artist for JLA, Supergirl, Birds of Prey, Hourman, and Secret Files
Penciller for Battlebooks; Spiderman, and Elektra,
Penciller for Transformers trading cards
Cover artist for Comics Buyer’s Guide
Creator, Illustrator, and Concept Developer
(2000-2004)
Image Comics
Co-creator, illustrator, letterer and developer of the Retro Rocket comic book series.
Storyboard Artist, Illustrator
(2000-2004)
The Studio NYC
Artist for storyboards and animatics assets for use in commercials, advertising, compositions, flash animation, and print.
Illustrator and Concept Artist
(1998-2000)
Art Asylum, Brooklyn, NY
Control artist and designer for action figures and accessories, merchandise, packaging, and websites
Client roster includes Lucasfilm, Toy Biz, Paramount, and Capcom
Illustrator and Concept Artist
(1994-1998)
Crusade Fine Arts, Queens, NY
Comic book penciller for multiple titles including SHI: KAIDAN (nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Anthology along with other artists)
Concept art and character designs
Events and conventions personnel
Sales Associate
(1992-1994)
Stern’s Department Store
Cashier
Stockroom duty, refilling shelves and display
Assisting customers