Cheers! Thanks for being here…
…and thank you for watching my animation showreel. It is a collection of motion graphics, traditional, and 3D animation work from the last five years of work. It showcases pieces I’ve done for clients ranging from corporate communications to branded advertising work, with a dash of some personal projects thrown in for good measure. It’s been a joy to make a career in animation, but I offer a number of services as a freelance creative!
Animation
I work with people and companies to make animations for social media, web applications, training content, and short-form storytelling. I work primarily in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and compositing, create assets in Illustrator and animations in Photoshop, and 3D elements in Cinema 4D. For many projects, I handle everything from the first pitch to storyboards and creative direction, to animation, sound, and compositing.
I love making stories come to life in the timeline, obsessing over rhythm and flow, and nerding out about the amazing work that indie animation studios are doing around the country.
CREATIVE SERVICES
Design
Before I ever got into animation, I earned my bachelor’s degree in fine art and graphic design. These studies laid the foundation for all the other skills I’ve acquired since then. If you need a compelling brand identity, an eye-catching newsletter, a tidy catalog layout, or some kick-ass merch, I’d love to hear your idea and make that concept a reality! I care deeply about every step of the project, from logo and logline to font choice and finishes.
As with my animation work, I generally handle all aspects of the creative process, but I’m always down to collaborate and offer a more specialized skill set where needed.
Illustration
Drawing is my first love. I start every project, no matter the final deliverable, with sketches and storyboards. It’s a great way for me to ideate quickly and to talk with people about their ideas. On some projects, those sketches turn into background illustrations for animations, secondary brand icons for web applications, or posters for ad work.
I have a digital tablet that allows me to create ultra high-resolution images for digital use with all the detail and tactility of physical artwork. I believe in the power of work made by humans, for humans, packaged for the digital age. Oh, and if you’re in the market for a custom oil painting, I might be able to help you out there too…
Some Recent Projects
(Full project pages coming soon)
About Me
I’m an artist and a storyteller living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, making digital and physical art, from 2D and 3D animations to oil painting and ceramics. I love telling stories through my work! I finished a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from Calvin University in 2022, and I’ve spent the years since working as an animator and freelance creative. I am married to my lovely wife Clara, and outside of work, you’re likely to find me climbing or running, making music, or cooking.