Projects & Their Characters

Basil and Thym - Illustrated Web-Story

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Initially a 2D Production assignment and personal character development project... turned into an expansive world-building and literary endeavor. The characters Basil and Thym are creations of Zab Foxing and myself and have found their place in the Basil and Thym web-story. It all began with two characters, student and teacher… but now it’s so much more. We’ve great pride in our diverse cast. As we continue to develop their world and stories, we hope you’ll follow along and find something fantastic along the way.

Basil's Versions

Basil Character Sheet

Basil Imagery Digital Painting

Basil sketchbook page

Cardamom Character Sheet

Story Illustration (Copy)

Character Lineup pt1

Character Lineup pt2

Character Lineup pt3

Parsley and Coriander

Pandesal Character Development

Taragon Eclipsed

Alternate History character art

Taragon and Fenugreek Sketchbook page

Thunder Basil Illustration

Thunderstuck Original Character Portrait (Copy)

Thym's Birthday

Character Q&A Sketchbook page 3

Taragon and Tetch sketchbook page

Character Q&A Sketchbook page 1

Character Q&A Sketchbook page 2

Juniper and Bay Sketchbook page

Couples Sketchbook page

Promotional Art

Basil and Thym Story Illustration (Copy)

A Lovely Cage - 2D Animated Production

A 2D animated production that I created and directed. You can watch it here. It features the story of a lovebird who cherishes her owners company being left alone at home for the day. The parrot character, Love, was inspired by our own lovebird Lorel. That lil bean has impressed me time and time again with her overflowing personality and made a wonderful muse. Love’s owners, Brooke and Alexis were a fun challenge, as I incorporated birdlike features in them both, along with some qualities of both Zab and I. The goal was for their designs to both compliment each other but also the small bird character.

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Margaret

A 2D animated film directed by Kate Caillet and Jade Mangrum, based off the storybook Margaret by Issac Cady. I worked as a character concept artist and designer, helping set up the characters and their final designs to be puppeted. Each chicken was to have a unique personality, and I loved the opportunity to play up their designs to help accentuate their characters.

As You Walk

A 2D Animated Production directed by Kate Caillet and Jade Mangrum, based off the storybook As You Walk by Yevhenia Haidamaka. I provided character design and treatment concepts for the main character as well as for the Green Grass Beast.

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Freelance Character Art and Design

This is one of my favorite subjects to freelance! Character art, especially when it involves another person’s character is often such a rewarding challenge. Each character is so different and allows for such unique treatment in bringing forth their personality in a visual medium.