Professional Profile
Passionate and experienced visual arts educator with 20+ years spanning classical animation, digital media, illustration, and fine arts instruction. Trained at Max the Mutt Animation School and Seneca College, with studio credits including Mercury Filmworks and IMAX Toronto. Enrolled in the Video Game Design & Animation program at Toronto Film School, commencing September 2026. Dedicated to nurturing creativity in students of all ages — from foundational fundamentals to portfolio-ready work for art school applications. Available Monday and Wednesday through Saturday.
Teaching Experience
Visual Arts & Digital Design Instructor
· Preply & ClassGap
2018 – Present
Remote
- Deliver one-on-one and group lessons in drawing, painting, digital illustration, and design fundamentals to students across North America and internationally.
- Develop custom lesson plans tailored to individual student goals — from beginner foundations to advanced portfolio preparation.
- Maintained top-rated instructor status with consistent positive feedback on teaching clarity, patience, and creative encouragement.
- Subjects include classical drawing, composition, colour theory, Adobe Suite, Procreate, and concept art basics.
Art & Design Instructor
· Toronto Art School
2015 – 2020
Toronto, ON
- Instructed students in foundational and intermediate visual arts including figure drawing, life drawing, painting, and portfolio development.
- Created curriculum materials and structured lesson frameworks for diverse student groups — youth, adults, and aspiring art school applicants.
- Guided students in preparing portfolio submissions for post-secondary fine arts and design programs.
- Fostered an inclusive, encouraging studio environment that celebrated creativity at every skill level.
Professional Arts Experience
Founder & Creative Director
· Imaginix
2012 – 2023
Toronto, ON
- Founded and led a digital media and gaming startup, overseeing a cross-functional team through ideation, product development, and launch phases.
- Raised external investment to fund prototype development and team operations.
- Directed the design and quality of all creative prototypes, ensuring visual consistency and high production standards across deliverables.
- Oversaw end-to-end product development cycles — from concept and wireframing through to interactive prototype and stakeholder presentation.
Digital Ink & Paint Artist
· Mercury Filmworks
Professional Credits
Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON
- Executed digital ink and paint work on professional broadcast productions, colouring and finishing animation frames to studio specifications.
- Maintained colour consistency and quality across scenes, working within professional studio pipelines and tight production deadlines.
Digital Rotoscope Artist
· IMAX Toronto Studio
Professional Credits
Toronto, ON
- Performed digital rotoscoping for large-format IMAX productions, tracing and isolating elements frame-by-frame to exacting quality standards.
- Developed precise attention to detail and technical discipline working within a high-stakes, large-format studio environment.
Founder & Creative Director
· 6iX Studios
2010 – Present
Toronto, ON
- Founded a Toronto-based creative digital agency specializing in animation, interactive design, and visual media.
- Currently developing a product intelligence mobile application for the digital marketplace.