I develop games
Nintendo DS, Wii, XBOX 360, iPhone, iPad, Android, Facebook and PC. I have developed projects for Disney, Konami, Cartoon Network, Activision, PopCap, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Hasbro, High Voltage Software, THQ, 2KPLAY, Warner Brothers, ValuSoft, GameMill, Dreamcatcher Games, Destineer, ZOO Games and Tecmo. Take a look at my full gameography if you would like to see all the games I've worked on.
I design websites
for desktop & mobile browsing. I've developed sites for insurance agents, lawyers, criminal investigators, artists, apartments, casinos, student organizations, title companies and philanthropies.
I draw pictures
and post them all over. I've got galleries at cgsociety, conceptart, deviantart and probably a few other places.
For as long as I can remember I have loved the creative side of life. I began early; by time I was 13 I had my first illustration published in a small east coast gaming periodical. I studied computer science before moving to Springfield in 2000 to pursue a degree in electronic art. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts from Missouri State University in 2004 and immediately began work as the Media Manager and concept art instructor for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy.
After working at the academy I took a job as an artist with a local video game venture, Black Lantern Studios. I made the 8th employee and the 4th artist for the company that has produced over 75 video games titles. Working hard as an artist, I produced assets for several games including a lead artist role on Board Game Classics. In November of 2005 I expanded my responsibility by taking the role of Art Director at the Studio. In this role I produced work for and shipped seven titles in 12 months on the GBA and DS platforms. In 2006, the art and design departments of the studio merged and I sat as the Director of Art and Design, for a little over a year. After serving as the VP of Operations and President of the Springfield Studio I took the reins of our third expansion project to St. Louis, MO where we launched our first product on the 360 platform – Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex.
We’ve assumed the name Graphite Lab and now produce games for consoles, handhelds, mobile. We are currently working on the game Hive Jump. I believe there is a market for video game development in St. Louis and we happily partner with other firms in the area to produce flash games as well as mobile titles. If you are interested in following one of the few st. louis video game developers, you can find us on twitter, linkedIn and our own Lab Notes blog.
I do a little consulting on the side. I speak about careers in gaming, professional practices in animation, and video gaming violence.
Teaching
I currently teach motion graphics and animation at Maryville University in St. Louis.
GAME DESIGN
Study of the design and development of video games and E-Learning applications. Concept development, interface design, programming, principles of electronic learning, and game logic are primary considerations.
MOTION GRPAHICS
Building upon skills developed in Intro to Animation, students will continue to pursue understanding of the elements of graphic design in combination with motion, video and sound, as well as the technology utilized to create motion graphics.
INTRO TO MOTION GRAPHICS
Teaching motion grpahics using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in digital motion.
INTRO TO ANIMATION
Teaching digital animation using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in animation.
In the spring of 2007 I joined Missouri State University as adjunct faculty in the Department of Art + Design.
COMPUTER ANIMATION III
Teaching 3D animation using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in 3D animation.
COMPUTER ANIMATION II
Teaching digital 3D modeling.
Speaking
Wizard World Comic Con - Making an Impact - 2015
Missouri State University - Master's Class in Video Game Development, 2014
Missouri State University - Homecoming Alumni Panel, 2014
Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con - Being a Nerd for a Living, 2014
Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con - What Video Games Can Teach, 2014
Washington University - IGDA Roundtable - 2013
WordCamp St Louis – Plug-ins on a Budget 2011
St. Louis Lutheran Schools – Making Fun 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
University of Missouri KC – Effects of Media on Children 2007
Missouri State University ACM – Breaking In to the Gaming Industry 2007
Missouri State University – Professional Practices in Animation 2006
Missouri State University – Getting into Gaming 2005
Full Gameography
Littlest Pet Shop: Pet Style
Release Date 10.14.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Rarity Takes Manehattan
Release Date 8.27.15
System iOS
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Baby Genius Sing Along
Release Date 6.5.15
System iOS, Amazon
Publisher Hadoken, LLC
Licensor Genius Brands
Transformers Rescue Bots: Dino Island
Release Date 5.7.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Sister
Release Date 4.2.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Cutie Pox
Release Date 1.29.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Twilight's Kingdom
Release Date 12.18.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Release Date 11.20.14
System iOS
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed
Release Date 10.15.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Power Ponies
Release Date 7.15.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Transformers Rescue Bots: Sky Forest Rescue
Release Date 6.19.14
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Best Pet
Release Date 6.4.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Fluttershy's Famous Stare
Release Date 4.22.14
System iOS, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Hearts and Hooves Day
Release Date 2.13.14
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Party of One
Release Date 9.18.13
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
Doolz: Video Games
Release Date 7.2013
System iOS, Android
Publisher Black Lantern Studios
Role Studio Director
Play-Doh Create ABCs
Release Date 7.12.13
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
Monster Match: Letters
System iOS, Android
Publisher Black Lantern Studios
Role Studio Director
W.E.L.D.E.R.
System Kindle, Android
Publisher Highline Games
Role Kindle Development Team
Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park
Release Date 2011
System Nintendo 3DS
Publisher Mind Candy
SOL: Exodus
Release Date 2011
System PC
Publisher Seamless Entertainment
Elmo's A to Z Adventure
System Nintendo DS, Wii, PC
Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainemnt
Licensor Sesame Street
Cookie's Counting Carnival
System Nintendo DS, Wii, PC
Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainemnt
Licensor Sesame Street
Zhu Zhu Pets: Featuring the Wild Bunch
Release Date 10.19.10
System Wii
Publisher Activision
Licensor Cepia
Role Interface Artist, Interface Programmer
10 Minute Solution
Release Date 6.29.10
System Wii
Publisher Activision
Licensor Anchor Bay Entertainment
Role Additional UI Art
Family Fun Football
Release Date 2009
System Wii
Publisher Tecmo
Ben 10 Alien Force The Rise of Hex
Release Date 5.26.10, 5.31.10
System XBLA, WiiWare
Publisher Konami
Licensor Cartoon Network
Role Director, Lead Designer
Agatha Christie The A.B.C. Murders
Release Date 10.28.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Dreamcatcher Games
Licensor Chorion, Agatha Christie
Role Director, Lead Designer
Wizards of Waverly Place
Release Date 8.25.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Disney Interactive
Licensor Disney Interactive
Role Special Thanks
Little League World Series 2009
Release Date 6.23.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Activision
Licensor Little League Baseball
Role President, Lead Designer
Deal or No Deal
Release Date 1.20.09
System Wii
Publisher ZOO Games Inc.
Licensor Endemol
Role President
Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Theif
Release Date 12.20.08
System DS
Publisher PopCap games
Role President
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins
Release Date 11.11.08
System DS
Publisher PopCap games
Role President
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Wii
Publisher Destineer
Licensor Food Network
Role Vice President of Operations
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer
Licensor Food Network
Role Vice President of Operations
Dora Saves the Snow Princess
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Diego’s Great Dinosaur Rescue
Release Date 10.27.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Wonder Pets! Save the Animals
Release Date 10.27.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Little League World Series 2008
Release Date 8.8.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Activision
Licensor Little League Baseball
Role Vice President of Operations
Garfield’s Fun Fest
Release Date 8.5.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor PAWS, Inc.
Role Vice President of Operations
Farm Life
Release Date 4.7.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer/Ubisoft
Role Vice President of Operations
Elements of Destruction
Release Date 12.19.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher THQ
Role Director of Art + Design
John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland
Release Date 11.30.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer
Licensor John Deere
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Dora Saves the Mermaids
Release Date 11.08.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Diego’s Safari Adventure
Release Date 11.08.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Director of Art + Design
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Release Date 11.01.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Betty Boop’s Double Shift
Release Date 10.19.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor King Features
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Balls of Fury
Release Date 10.05.07
System Wii
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Universal Studios, Rogue Pictures
Role Director of Art + Design
Balls of Fury
Release Date 9.01.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Universal Studios, Rogue Pictures
Role Director of Art + Design
UNO FREE FALL
Release Date 3.02.07
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
UNO 52
Release Date 1.15.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
Lionel Trains: On Track
Release Date 11.27.06
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Lionel Trains
Role Art Director
UNO / Skip-Bo / UNO Free Fall
Release Date 11.27.06
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
UNO / Skip-Bo
Release Date 10.03.06
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
Dora’s World Adventure!
Release Date 10.03.06
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher Global Star Software
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Art Director, Lead Artist
Board Game Classics
Release Date 08.15.05
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Role Lead Artist
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