Welcome to the blog! Here you'll find insights into the art of storyboarding, concept development, shooting boards, and visual storytelling for film, television, and advertising. From camera planning techniques to the emotional impact of character design, this is where I’ll share my expertise honed over a decade of working with directors and top brands. Whether you're a creative director, filmmaker, or agency looking to elevate your pitch, this blog reveals how powerful visuals drive unforgettable stories.
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Made with bits of real panther.
The parking lot. Watercolor on arches block 10x14
Cable Spools. Watercolor Plein Air 10x14”
Watercolor commission for a friend of mine. This is the garden where she and her husband were married over 20 years ago. 10x22 watercolor on Arches Cold Press.
Quick plein-air this afternoon at Huron Park in Kansas City. Watercolor on Cold Press 10x14
I’ve spent the last three days at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2 in Kansas City going face-to-face with the likes of Iain McCaig, Justin Sweet, and Vance Kovacs. Got a lot of positive feedback on my work, and learned a ton just watching these guys do their thing. Truly priceless.
I’ve been wanting to attempt a portrait in watercolor for some time now, and after seeing Justin’s watercolor skills in person I was inspired to give it a go. Here is a little 9x12 study of our Founding Father George Washington, after Gilbert Stuart 1795.
Plein air during the awesome weather today in Kansas City. I’ve really got to get a stool. I am at war with the ants, and my only weapon is the alcohol-filled atomizer I carry with me for painting.10x14 watercolor on paper.
Late Night watercolor still life. No reason, just doing my art push-ups. If I was a gallery artist, I’d be forced to call this “midnight refractions,” or “burning the glass at both ends.” Thankfully that is not the case. Watercolor on Arches cold press 10x14.
Week 2 and 3 from the illustrated sermon series titled The Miracles of Jesus by Kyle Turner http://thecausekc.com/past-sermons/. The first depicts the healing of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof at Capernaum (Matthew 9). The second is based on the account of the resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany found in John 11. Sumi on Bristol 9x12.