My joy is bringing to life new imaginative, uplifting, and diverse characters, environments, and stories through my work as a look development and lighting artist. The moment when the team sees a lambert gray set transformed into a colorful render — the moment when the audience sees the shot and thinks, “Whoa, if I could be there—!” — those are the moments I’m after.

I discovered 3D art and animation during undergrad at UC Berkeley, where I taught the amazing student-led 3D Modeling and Animation course. It was through working on a multitude of student projects there that I developed a passion not only for the work of a lookdev artist, but also for the collaboration and teamwork that goes on behind the (very literal) scenes. In the 2020-2021 academic year, I staffed the CNM 190: Advanced Digital Animation course taught by Prof. Dan Garcia.

Afterwards, I began pursuing a VFX Lookdev and Lighting Master’s degree at the Academy of Art University. While there, I took on the role of a Lookdev and Lighting Lead at the Academy’s StudioX. Thanks to the incredible program and instructors, I have been able to grow as an artist, hone my skills, and work on a variety of CG and live-action productions.

In my free time, I can be found playing social deduction board games with friends, trying new bubble teas, and thinking about how cool magical girls are.