Hedgehog Needs a Hug, author-illustrated, with Penguin :: 2018
Barn at Night, illustrated, with Feeding Minds Press :: 2021

Twilight Chant, illustrated, with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt :: 2018

Adjunct Professor  2006 – 2013             
New England Institute of Art, Boston, MA :: 2012 – 2013
Art Institute, Durham, NC, Sunnyvale, CA :: 2009 – 2012
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC :: 2008 – 2009
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY :: 2006 – 2008

ART FOUNDATIONS, ANIMATION, GRAPHIC DESIGN and ILLUSTRATION
ART 105 /GD 102 :: 2D Design :: Class teaches design principles, progressing from simple imaginary forms to manipulation of physical objects.
ART 101 / FND 113 :: Drawing 1 :: First-year drawing course, utilizing measuring and sighting, perspective, gesture, negative space, contour and value.
FS 103 :: Color Theory :: Class covering key elements of value, saturation, hue, and temperature as they apply to storytelling, symbolism, time of day, and print vs. web application.
MA 2201 :: Background Design and Layout :: 2D animation course, covering development of environments, emphasizing composition, imagination, time of day, and digital painting skills.
MA 1131 :: Conceptual Storytelling :: Class focuses on key elements of storytelling: plot, environment, and character development, as well as narrative techniques.
ILL 365 :: Digital Illustration :: Teaches students to use digital media as method of painting and creating or manipulating illustrations.
GD 239 :: Conceptual Illustration :: Illustration course focusing on development of
stylization and conceptualization techniques, and exploring digital and traditional media.
ART 248 / GD 122 :: Illustration :: Students learn to use design process, interact with art directors, promote their work, use new media, and develop visual storytelling skills.
GD 220 :: Advanced Image Manipulation :: Advanced course in Adobe Photoshop, developing imagery for graphic design applications.
GD 121 :: Image Manipulation :: Intermediate course in Adobe Photoshop, covering digital painting, image adjustment, correction, distortion and blending.
ART 200 / RS 100 :: Computer Literacy :: Introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite.
DM108 / GD 1123 :: Digital Publishing /Electronic Layout :: Page layout class for graphic design students which incorporates real-world experience with a local non-profit.
GD 1134 :: Digital Illustration :: Beginning Adobe Illustrator course, covering creation and manipulation of type and imagery.

MFA, Illustration :: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY :: 2008
Certificate in University Teachng :: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY :: 2008
BFA, Painting :: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL :: Magna Cum Laude :: 2004
BA, English, Religion minor :: Grove City College, Grove City, PA :: Magna Cum Laude :: 2000
 
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Corel Painter
• Exhibition experience: over 25 shows in five different states and abroad.
• Studied with Hamilton King and Gold Medal winning illustrators

Keystone State Literacy Association Keystone to Reading Award :: 2020
Portfolio Grande Prize Winner, SCBWI New England, Brazos Valley :: 2014, 2020
Mentorship Award from Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators :: 2012
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Children’s Market Bronze Award, Honor Award:: 2011, 2015

Selected for the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Annual :: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2019
Selected for Top 100 New Creatives in Illustration in CMYK Magazine :: 2010
Shaffer Honor for leadership and artistic excellence :: 2008

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