I am an artist and educator. Previously I worked in the game industry as a lead artist and senior environment artist for over six years, with ten shipped titles. As a game developer I have worked with companies such as Pixar, Marvel Studios, Nickelodeon, Deep Silver Volition and Midway Games.  In 2011, while still working full time as a game artist, I began teaching at Columbia College Chicago. In 2014 I left full time game development to pursue a Master of Fine Arts with Savannah College of Art and Design.  I have over 10 years of experience teaching higher education in game and animation studies at institutions  such as The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, Purdue University and Columbia College Chicago. Currently I am an assistant professor and assistant department head at Purdue University in the Computer Graphics Technology College within the Polytechnics Institute.  I have a passion for game art and feature animation and mentoring students to have the skills and mindset for professional career in the entertainment industry. Along with my current vocation I also continue to work as a freelance illustrator and Photographer.  I hold a BFA from the Illinois institute of Art, and a MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. You can see work examples on my website: www.3D-Trip.org