VFX Artist for Film, TV, Commercial, Animation Since 2012
Specialized on Digital Matte Painting, CG Environment Generalist
“But No Elephants” —
A Storybook World Reimagined in Animation
Original story by Jerry Smath
A warm, nostalgic animation short inspired by the children’s classic, blending watercolor textures, soft lighting, and cozy storytelling into a modern visual interpretation.
WIP...
Character Design — Pet Beaver
This turntable presents a full rotational study of the pet salesman, exploring his silhouette, clothing details, and exaggerated proportions. Designed in a warm, hand-drawn picture-book style and generated using a mix of traditional illustration techniques and AI-assisted workflows.
Character Design — Pet WoodPecker
These woodpecker concepts celebrate its energetic, curious personality through bright colors and soft, hand-painted textures. At first, the designs felt too complex, but through multiple prompt iterations, I finally reached a balanced look—playful, clean, and perfect for animation.
Animation Test - Conversation Outside of The House
This scene went through numerous attempts as I refined character matching, scale relationships, and overall layout. After resolving these issues step by step, I arrived at a version where the composition, style, and storytelling finally came together.
Character Design — Grandma Tildy
A series of design studies capturing her gentle spirit, expressive gestures, and whimsical storybook style. Developed using a mix of traditional illustration sensibility and AI-assisted tools.
Character Design — Pet Salesman
This turntable presents a full rotational study of the pet salesman, exploring his silhouette, clothing details, and exaggerated proportions. Designed in a warm, hand-drawn picture-book style and generated using a mix of traditional illustration techniques and AI-assisted workflows.
Character Design — Pet Canary Bird
This turntable presents a full rotational study of the pet salesman, exploring his silhouette, clothing details, and exaggerated proportions. Designed in a warm, hand-drawn picture-book style and generated using a mix of traditional illustration techniques and AI-assisted workflows.
Character Design — Pet Turtle
Finding the right scale for the turtle was a challenge at first, but through multiple prompt refinements, I was able to achieve a proportion large enough for Grandma to sit on comfortably.
Character Design — Pet Elephant
These woodpecker concepts celebrate its energetic, curious personality through bright colors and soft, hand-painted textures. At first, the designs felt too complex, but through multiple prompt iterations, I finally reached a balanced look—playful, clean, and perfect for animation.
Environment Design - Grandma's house
This is the opening scene of the story and the main location where everything happens.
I explored multiple visual options and compositions to find the right tone and atmosphere.The final image was extended using Photoshop AI to refine the framing and strengthen the cinematic storytelling.
Animated shot test - with AI Sound Design
Environment Design - Grandma's kitchen
Environment Design - Grandma's dining table
Environment Design - Grandma's fireplace
