I am a storyteller who utilizes various mediums, including animation, to share ideas. I focus on physical movement, or the illusion of movement, in my work because motion is an abstract language with the potential of being understood across cultures, so it follows that motion points to a form of communication without boundaries. My primary focus in my arts practice has been in the medium of stop motion, because it has allowed me to experiment with various forms of materials including metals, textiles, fibers, and paper. I have worked professionally in stop motion for fifteen years, but I find that there are many seasons in my life as an artist.  While I continue to be involved in stop motion work, I am currently focused on exploring 2D experimental animation and motion design in my personal arts practice.

One of my highest achievements to date is that my puppet fabrication work for features is currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in NY in a collaborative, group exhibit called Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio showcasing miniatures from the film: link

I have worked on the feature films:

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Winner of an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and more).

Booksmart

Paranorman

Boxtrolls

Kubo and the Two Strings

Missing Link (Winner of a Golden Globe and more)