TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
As an art teacher, my goal is to cultivate creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking in students. I believe that education is power and good design is key to bridge the gap of understanding when language comprehension fails. I encourage experimentation and emphasize that mistakes are valuable steps in the creative process.
In my classroom, I create a supportive environment for growth with intentional lesson plans focused on industry skills at a digestible grade-appropriate level. I aim to develop students visual storytelling ability to help them amplify their unique perspectives and causes.
Ultimately, I hope to empower students with confidence in their creative abilities, encouraging them to think deeply, communicate visually, and express themselves authentically both in and out of the classroom.
"Oefening Baart Kunst- Practice Gives Birth to Art" -Dutch Proverb
About Me
An Illustrator by trade, I am a passionate storyteller and lifelong learner of the arts. I received my B.F.A in Illustration (Animated Illustration and Publication Design) with a minor in Storyboarding from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in 2022. In the years following graduation I have gained experience in the Editorial and Animation industries as a freelance Illustrator, Character Designer, Supervising Artist, Art Director, and Creative Director. I have taught art classes and workshops at the YMCA of Montclair, The Lark's Nest, and online to see more about my professional experience click here). In my free time I write the webcomics: That's Not Love, and Momic!
Digital Illustration
Vector Illustration
Editorial Cover Illustration
Graphic Design
Observational Drawing
Observational Drawing
Acrylic Painting
Charcoal & Pencil
Color Pencil
Character Design
Spot webcomic Illustrations
EDUCATION
The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Savannah, GA 2018-2022
Major: B.F.A Illustration (Animated Illustration and Publication Design) Minor: Storyboarding. 3.5 GPA
AWARDS
SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship
SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship
Dean's List (2018-2022)
Certifications
Statement of Eligibility, FLDOE
Adobe Creative Cloud certified in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects & Visual Design
SKILLS
Teaching / Lesson Planning
Branding & Visual Identity
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects
Adobe Express / Canva
Procreate
G-Suite
STUDENT WORK
FREELANCE ART INSTRUCTION
Selected works were created during weekly remote art classes over zoom and using Procreate. Topics explored: Character Design, Color Theory, Perspective, Editorial Illustration, Comics, Pattern, Product Design, UX/UI, Animation
YMCA OF MONTCLAIR
Ran two, nine–week long courses iComic and I Can Cartoon for children aged 5-12. Topics explored: Character Design, Prop Design, Storyboarding, Inking Techniques, Perspective, etc. Ran workshops for Kids Night Out including Zine making, Paper weaving, etc. Submitted lesson plans and attendance to supervisors.
Paper Weaving
One-Page Comic
4 Panel Storytelling Exercise
4 Panel Storytelling Exercise
Expression Sheet
Hole Punch Collage
Students Working
Paper Weaving
Prop Design
One-Point Perspective
Character Design Name Exercise
Students Working
Blob Characters Exercise
Storyboarding Exercise
One Point Perspective Exercise
Inking Techniques
One-Point Perspective
LEARNING AIDS
WORKSHEETS, POWERPOINTS, ETC
I utilize a variety of learning aids in my lessons, including objects, presentations, videos, and print materials. Below find a selected of worksheets I created for various lessons.
