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. Dedicated to nurturing creativity in students of all ages — from foundational fundamentals to portfolio-ready work for art school applications. Available Monday through Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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
Animator / Visual Artist
· Mercury Filmworks
Professional Credits
Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON
- Contributed classical and digital animation work on professional broadcast productions.
- Applied foundational animation principles — squash & stretch, timing, and weight — across multiple project types.
Animator / Production Artist
· IMAX Toronto Studio
Professional Credits
Toronto, ON
- Produced high-quality animation and visual content for large-format presentations.
- Developed strong technical discipline and attention to detail within professional studio pipelines.
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.