Being an artist – that's my life's calling, something I've felt deep within since the very beginning. It's like this inner compass that guides me, giving me a sense of purpose that's hard to put into words. As a kid, I found myself lost in my daydreams, drawing, and scribbling, on any surface that caught my eye. Back then, they called me a "gifted" art kid, a label that felt like a secret treasure. High school was a whirlwind of art competitions, where I poured my heart and soul into my art, often finding myself winning First, Second, or Third place.

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But there's a pang of longing that lingers, a regret that tiptoes through my memories like a melancholic melody. Art school, a chapter that remained unwritten, yet holds a prominent place in my heart. They say the clock never truly runs out, yet somehow, that elusive dream feels just out of reach.

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You'll often find me lost in the pages of my sketchbook, noodling away, — it's like a little window into my imagination. Portraits and expressive faces hold a special place in my heart. There's something magical about capturing emotions on paper, freezing a moment that speaks volumes without a single word. Crafting art for people feels like sharing a piece of my soul. When someone connects with a work on a deep, emotional level, it's like a silent conversation that spans the heart. That's why I pour myself into every stroke and color, weaving life and stories into every piece I create.

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My artist's odyssey encompasses a four-year tenure as a Graphic Illustrator in the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Quantico, Virginia. 

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Professional Credits:

[ 1990-2000 ]
Designed The Marine Corps Marathon Logo for 1990
Cover Art for ‘Whatever’ Magazine 1996 (Mary Washington College)
Published in Animerica Vol.3. No. 10.

[ 2004-05 ]
Art for 5 cards for the CCG: ‘Final Twilight’ by Neo Productions
Artwork for the Video ‘Perfect Fit’ by the Dresden Dolls
Halloween Group Exhibition at Echo Gallery in Chicago

[ 2006 ]
356 Sketch Cards for Topps: ‘Lord of the Rings Masterpieces'
160 Full Color Sketch Cards for Brygent Marketing - ‘Vintage Poster Collection Card Set’

[ 2007 ]
200 Full Color Sketch Cards for Breygent Marketing - ‘Wizard of Oz Collector Cards Series 2’

[ 2008 ]
650 (?) Full Color & Black/White Sketch Cards for Breygent Marketing - "Shaw Family Archives Marilyn Monroe Collection'
25 Sketch Cards for Strictly Ink's CSI New York
50 Hand Painted Sketch Cards for Strictly Ink's Ray Harryhausen Collection.

[ 2012 ]
Art for 3 cards for the reboot of Neo Productions - Final Twilight CCG

[ 2014 ]
30 Full Color Sketch Cards for Breygent Marketing - NBC Grimm Season 2
30 Full Color Sketch Cards for Breygent Marketing - A&E's Bates Motel Season 1

[ 2015-16 ]
41 cards for Rittenhouse's Star Trek Voyager: Heroes & Villians
46 cards for Rittenhouse's Star Trek Next Generation Portfolio Prints
28 cards for Rittenhouse's Star Trek 50th Anniversary Original Series.

[ 2018 ]
Rittenhouse - Vintage Lost in Space

Upper Deck - 30th Anniversary Aliens

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[ 2024 ]

Rittenhouse - House of Dragon Season 1

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