Multimedia Artist | Mental Health Illustrator | Educator
Vancouver, Canada
Multimedia artist, illustrator, and educator with over 15 years of experience in character design, animation, and socially engaged art. Known for developing educational art programs and workshops that combine visual storytelling, mindfulness, and community engagement. International experience across Europe, Canada, and South America.
Character Design & Illustration
Mindfulness SoundBath
Animation & Multimedia Design
Visual Storytelling & Educational Graphics
Workshop Facilitation & Teaching Mindfulness
Community Arts Programming
Logo & Poster Design
Art Fundamentals & Portfolio Preparation
Seneca College, Toronto, Canada — 2010–2011
Portfolio Workshop
Toronto, Canada — 2008–2009
Multimedia Design Diploma (Web & Print)
Germany — 2003–2006
Caricature & Press Illustration Diploma (SGD Darmstadt)
Germany — 1994–1995
2025 — Carnegie Center DTES Small Arts Art recipeient exhibition
2022 — Lost & Found Cafe in Vancouver Salon Connection Mental Health Illustrations
2021 — Employ To Empower Frisbee and Art Display
2021 — OUTFRONT Bus Stop Display Art Exhibition
2020 — East Side Works Mural Painting
2019 — Gallery Gachet Annual Collective Show, Vancouver
2017 — Cannabis Culture, Vancouver Psychedelic related art exhibition
2013 — Café Con Leche (Claymation Photography)
2011 — Fairview Library - Environmental Art
2010 — All Things Tea (Claymation Photography)
2000 — Stuttgart Exhibition, Germany
1997 — Café Queque, Germany
Freelance Multimedia Designer & Illustrator
2006– current
Created animations, illustrations, and graphic design for clients across Europe and Canada
Developed characters, logos, and promotional materials for businesses and organizations
Selected Projects
2023 — Won design contest for logo design, celebrating 40 years of NVIT
2016 — Published Megaphone Article & Illustration about EnvironMental Health
2007 — Animated characters for interactive game console, BRD Museum, Berlin
2008 — Promotional animation for subway screens, Berlin
2006 — Animation and visual content for Die Anstifter, Stuttgart
2006 — Illustrated characters for Retro Magazine (video game publication)
2005 — Illustrated CD cover for Farelia Records audiobook
2004 — Commissioned character design, Macromedia School of Media
2001 — Logo design for youth center, Goldscheuer, Germany
Community Arts & Education (International)
2009–Present
Facilitating free art programs and workshops for youth in Toronto and Vancouve
Supporting creative expression through drawing, character design, and storytelling
Selected Workshops & Programs
2019 — Art Drop in At East Side works from the DTES community
2018 — Kindness Workshop, International House Vancouver
2014 — The Importance of Silhouettes (design & visual communication workshop)
2013–2014 — Sustainability & art program in schools, Peru
2012 — Environmental education program, Luc Sculpture
2012 — Drawing workshops for youth, Iquitos, Peru
2010 — Drawing workshops, Alderwood Private School, Toronto
1994 — Recreational art programs for immigrant families, Germany
Outreach work with street entrenched youth in Vancouver
Ongoing work with and Vancouver, providing free art materials and creative mentorship
Development of a self-initiated social awareness program using educational graphics and visual storytelling
Outreach work with street entrenched youth in Toronto
2008 - 2015 Provided Music Therapy at O'Neil Center in Toronto
2012 - Scholarship at Transformational Arts College -
The Healing Power of Sound by Ann-Marie Boudreau in Toronto
2014 - Present Psychedelic Integration Counselling
2015 - Internship at Ayahuasca retreat, Anaconda-Cosmica from the
Shipibo Conibo people in Peru.
2015 - 2017 - Paul Sugar Foundation Volunteer for Bereavement &
Palliative Care Support, offering guided meditation & sound bath
2016 - North Shore Family Services volunteer training for Bereavement
& Palliative Care
2017 - Expressive Art Therapy and Counselling diploma at EGS
2017 - Grief and Bereavement Support Workshop - LMGRS
2017 - Present Onsite detox recreational sound bath & guided meditation
2018 - Compassionate Inquiry Workshop with Dr. Gabor Mate
2020 - Microdosing Essentials Guide from Third Wave by Paul F. Austin
2021 - The Essence of Buddhist Psychology with Jack Kornfield Phd
2022 - Buddhist Psychology, Essential skills for transforming the Heart
& Mind Jack Kornfield Phd
2023 - Addiction Counselling - Indigenous Holistic Wellness & Addiction
Program at NVIT
2023 - Present Coast Resource Center Gratitude Sound Bath & Guided
Meditation in Vancouver