Showcase & Discover Creative Work

Toy Designer and Finance Student from Vancouver, Canada

Although Art and Finance are completely different fields, you’ve got to be creative and extremely diligent to do well in both!

I began creating custom artwork work for customers at age 16. I started with markers on canvas, then moved to textiles, and now I almost only work with vinyl. I have undertaken every thing from motion and print design to fine art, however, I make an effort to focus my creative hours almost solely on customizing high-end designer toys for collectors.
I start with a base model(usually a blank DIY model from Kidrobot) and begin the conceptual process by harmonizing the client’s vision with that of my own. I almost always come up with crazy ideas that would be extremely difficult to execute on a vinyl model-but I persist anyway! I then modify the figure with Sculptey, Dremels, and sanding- this can be a very rigorous process. I then paint on the base, outline, fill, and then detail detail and detail. I always aim to make each one look better, more beautiful, even cooler than anything I’ve ever done before. I believe each piece must look aesthetically balanced; there will always be something eye-catching or engaging to look at from every angle. I take a lot of pride in my work and will go to extremes to ensure that I don’t compromise quality and craftsmanship just to meet a deadline.

I’ve happily created and delivered over 40 hand-painted pieces for international collectors. I even had the pleasure of developing a production vinyl figure for NY fashion company Nooka, and displayed my work at the Dreamworks Fine Art Gallery. Aside from artisan crafts, I also spend much time developing brand identity; creating promotional material for a variety of clients including musicians, small businesses, and student groups such as UBC Thunderbird Robotics. Among the non-art related hobbies, I love gaming(SC2 & DoTA2), reading, swimming, and playing soccer & basketball. Read Less