Faculty Spotlight

 With all the work I have been doing for the Twilight Players, The university I work at wrote up a Faculty Spotlight on me.

It can bee seen here 

It is good to be recognized on occasion.

My latest Theatrical Endeavors

Last Spring a group of students at Vermont University, Lyndon campus made a leap of faith and trust in me as the supported me in writing and directing an original adaptation of Hamlet. Over the past 2 and a half months I watched close to 30 students take an idea and make it their own. They took what I penned to paper and saw so much more than I could ever dream in the characters, costuming, lights, sound, props and set. Every night, I got to watch the audience leave happy because of what they did. I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity to work with so many fine and gifted people.

Updating a Logo

I believe in giving back. I believe in helping others.

This past year, I had the privilege of supporting the East Burke School, an institution that has significantly benefited my family. I undertook a project to refine their existing logo, delivering more versatile and impactful versions for their use. While the modifications were subtle, they notably enhanced the logo's overall aesthetic and usability. I was a grateful to have the opportunity to give back to this dedicated group of educators, especially given the exceptional educational experience East Burke School provided for our three oldest children.

The Refined Logo

The Original Logo

Award

 

I was humbled today to receive the VTSU-Lyndon 2025 Outstanding Faculty Contribution Award. It is awarded to a faculty member that has been at the university for over 12 years. I recognize how much so many other faculty members work and give to this school. I work with some great people at this campus.

Announcement!

The list of cast members keeps getting bigger!

 

New Skills!

It has been a few months since I finished learning the fundamentals of Toon Boom's Storyboard Pro. I felt the need to share some of my new skills.

It has been exciting learning so much about storyboarding and this great software. It is also giving my students at Vermont State University – Lyndon's Animation Illustration program an incredible advantage in their education.

I hope to have some of my own storyboards and animatics to share in the near future.

How to get through challenging art problems.

Often in illustration you come across a very complex visual problem. In this case I am working on developing the visual for the Wampahoofus, a Vermont cryptid that is a mix between a hog and a deer with one side of its legs taller than the other. This helps it easily walk around a mountain. The challenge I presented myself is how to depict it walking on level ground.

The solution, draw and test things out in sketches. This is only one page. I am getting closer to something I like, but I am not there yet.

This kind of exploration is invaluable to a strong visual concept and drawing.

More That Connects Us…

 

I am excited that 6 of my zoom portrait series “Zoomed Out” will be on display at the the Satellite Gallery exhibit's “More That Connects Us.” These are a collection of sketches that I work on while I am in my many Zoom meetings. I started them during COVID and just kept going with them. I have hundreds of them now that many of my meetings are still virtual. 

The exhibit opens on January 10 from 5-7 pm