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Misc. Client Work

2D Artist

Here are some examples of illustrations I've done for various clients, including:

Indie G Zine: Vol 3

Boy Problems: Tabletop Productions

Waxlimbs

Vertex Pop

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Personal Artwork

2D/3D Artist

Here are some personal illustrations, 3D models, and fan art pieces I made for fun.

You can view my 3D models in full on my Sketchfab and view more of my personal art on my Instagram

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Nobody Saves the World (2022)

Senior Artist -- 2D Artist, UI/UX Designer “Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?”

Working with the Drinkbox art team, I created 2D environment art, UI assets, and marketing assets for the game. I decorated levels using environmental props, tilesets, and visual effects.

Nobody Saves the World is available now through Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, and Steam.

(Banner artwork by Augusto Quijano and Mauricio Castano. Art direction and additional environment art by Steph Goulet)

Accolades:

Nominee, Best Video Game  — Canadian Screen Awards, 2023

Nominee, Game of the Year  — Canadian Game Awards, 2023

Nominee, Top Independent Creator: Games — The Webby Awards, 2023

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Picrews (2021)

2D Artist

Picrew is a Japanese dress up game and avatar maker website where artists can create and upload their own artwork for other users to play with.

I created three Picrews: Space Cuties (featuring planets and moons as heads), Cottagecore Cuties (featuring flowers, fruits, and plants as heads), and Spooky Cuties (featuring Jack-O-Lanterns as heads). I concepted and created all of the artwork for each, including all of the character and background artwork, props, etc...

🌙 Space Cuties: https://picrew.me/image_maker/678422 🌸 Cottagecore Cuties: https://picrew.me/image_maker/1136156 🎃 Spooky Cuties: https://picrew.me/image_maker/1291865

Note: I do not make NFTs. If you see any of my artwork being sold as NFTs it is being done so without my permission

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Super Crush KO (2020)

Art Director and 2D Artist “Super Crush KO is the kinetic, fast-paced brawler from Vertex Pop — the creators of Graceful Explosion Machine. Zip up your favourite neon windbreaker and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.”

I developed the visual style as well as created 2D and UI assets and designed the logo for the game, all while helping to manage a small art and animation team. Super Crush KO is available now for Nintendo Switch and Steam.

(Banner and cutscene artwork by Saffron Aurora, character animations by Zack Wolfe)

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Celeste (2018)

3D Artist “Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Uncover the mystery of the mountain's power and outrun your reflection on your journey to reach the top.”

I created the 3D artwork for the titular mountain in the Celeste menu scene. Working with the team, I concepted each of the areas of the mountain before modelling the scene and its respective levels. Celeste is available now for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC/Mac (Steam, itch.io)

(Banner artwork by Amora Bettany, pixel artwork and UI by Pedro Medeiros, lighting by ruby) Accolades:

Winner, Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game — D.I.C.E Awards, 2019

Winner, Audience Choice Award — Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards, 2018

Winner, Best Independent Game — The Game Awards, 2018

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A Mortician’s Tale (2017)

Creative Director, Game Designer, and 2D/3D Artist “A Mortician's Tale is a narrative-driven death positive video game where you play as a mortician tasked with running a funeral home. A Mortician's Tale is an informative, honest, and sometimes humorous look at the current state of and the future of the western death industry.” The game is greatly inspired by Caitlin Doughty and The Order of the Good Death, and is a reflection of the current state of and the future of the western death industry. I acted as creative director and game designer, directing the design, narrative, and managing a team of collaborators to build A Mortician’s Tale. I also created all of the in-game 2D and 3D art and UI assets and designed the game’s logo. A Mortician’s Tale is available now for PC/Mac through Steam, Humble, and Itch.io as well as iPhone and iPad. A Mortician’s Tale is made possible with support by Ontario Arts Council. (Banner artwork by Jacquelin de Leon)

Accolades:

Finalist, Nuovo Award — IGF Awards, 2018

Honourable Mention, Excellence in Narrative — IGF Awards, 2018

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Graceful Explosion Machine (2017)

Art Director and 2D Artist “Graceful Explosion Machine is a single-player game that places you at the controls of a powerful, yet agile, GEM: an attack ship with multiple weapon systems and precision control.” I developed the visual style of the game, created 2D and UI assets, and decorated levels. I also designed the logo. Graceful Explosion Machine is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam.

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Parkitect (2016)

3D Artist “Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks”

Working with the Parkitect team, I concepted and created 3D environment props for Parkitect and its first DLC Taste of Adventure, matching the game’s existing art style. Parkitect is available now for PC/Mac through Steam, Humble, and GOG.

(Promotional artwork by Trudi Castle, Logo by Garret Randell, Campaign Maps by Silvarret)

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Blasters of the Universe (2016)

Graphic Designer I designed the logo for Blasters of the Universe — a bullet hell game for VR devices, created by the studio Secret Location.

Blasters of the Universe is available through Steam and Oculus.

(Key art by Marco Brunelleschi)

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Play Dead Podcast

Host, Producer, and 3D Artist I was the creator, host, and producer of the Play Dead Podcast, in which I talked with video game developers about their personal experiences with death and grief and how they explored those themes in their games. Play Dead ran for 3 seasons from 2016–2018. I also created the artwork and logo for the podcast’s cover. You can subscribe to Play Dead on iTunes or Spotify, or listen to the podcast on That Shelf, Pocket Casts, or your podcast player of choice.

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Sago Mini Games (2015-2016)

2D Artist I had the pleasure of creating in-game artwork for several of Sago Sago’s mobile games for preschoolers including Sago Mini Toolbox, Sago Mini Boats, Sago Mini Babies, Sago Mini Superhero, Sago Mini Trucks and Diggers, and Sago Mini Robot Party

I also created artwork for Sago Mini’s portable playhouses for preschoolers Jinja’s House and Jack’s Diner. I used dielines provided by the toy team and sketches provided by the art director to create colourful illustrations for both playhouses.

(Art direction by Aaron Leighton, additional artwork by Elaine Hsu)

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