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Visual Development

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The Lonely Gargoyle

A short film about a Gargoyle who longs for a child. The whole film takes place over one day in a cathedral, and follows her journey as she adopts a rock and raises it.  

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Angel Characters
Angels and Demons are one of my favorite subjects to depict, here are some of my angel characters!

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Above is Beau, a prince who was forced to enlist in the army. His country was able to win the war, but he died in the process. After death, he became the "God of Won Battles" and is trapped on earth until there are no more souls to reap from battles won.

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These are character designs of a group of young women who all have some connection to heaven and hell. One is half angel, one is becoming a Demon, and one is Satan herself. This story focuses on their drama as they uncover the find the way to cope with the cards the universe has dealt them.

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Character Design
Various Character Design Projects from Class and Personal Projects

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Sketchbook Character Design Work

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Rainy Day Book

Concepts for a children's book about two young dogs and their older sister as they learn to love rainy days. There is a focus on sketchy artwork and a limited color palette.

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Warrior Cats Artwork

Artwork based on the children's book series, Warriors by Erin Hunter, which follows the drama of a colony of cats who live in the forest.

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