THE ARTIST
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Artistic studies completed at Valdosta State University, learning various forms of media while obtaining a BFA.
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Obtained an MA at Savannah College of Art and Design, learning further skills in 3D based animation.
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Main focus in art is in animation, graphic design, and illustration. Can quickly interchange between them and various programs.
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Music written influenced by the games he grew up with and the world around him.
Major influences
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Mark Smith (Graphic Designer)
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Guy Billout (Illustrator)
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Shigeru Miyamoto (Game Designer)
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Jake "virt" Kaufman (Composer)
THE WORK
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Stresses to create designs and objects that not only accomplish the job, but also help him improve the team's skills.
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Believes that a person can never stop learning while working on his craft, as there is always something new to learn when creating.
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Holds the ideal that each individual member of a team is important in the creation process, and when a strong team is formed, the stronger the work will be.
BEYOND
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Aims to create games of his own, animations of stories to be told, and designs that live on past his lifetime.
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Creates to satisfy his need to make things, crossing paths with new friends, new colleagues, and new possibilities.