XCOM 2 Announcement

A big day for Firaxis Games, and our animation team.  On June 1st we announced the secret project I've been working on.  Very exciting for all of us, and for the fans.  Stay Tuned because there are many cool things on the way.  I can't wait to update my animation reel, and share all the work I've done.

Check out the announcement here:

XCOM2 Announcement Trailer and IGN Articles

What Dreams May Come?

I came across a nice article offering a little uplifting perspective in light of the recent DreamWorks layoffs.  The industry is obviously hurting, and it's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.  The article has one line in particular that rings true to me, and is applicable across anything we do as artists.

 Your Dreams Don't Define You
When the external validation of success replaces our spiritual sense of purpose, things get messy.

 Checkout the article here:
When Jobs In The Animation Industry Disappear...

 As Glen Keane told me a few years ago.  And we do well to remember.

-Keep Animating!

Joining the ANIMSQUAD

I recently finished a fantastic three month workshop being tutored by animators from Disney Feature Animation.  The workshop was a lot of fun and I learned a ton.  There is nothing like coming up with your own ideas, and getting feedback from Disney professionals on how to make them better.  I highly recommend giving AnimSquad a try.

Happy Animating!!!

Happy New Year!

As I prepare to welcome in 2014 it's a good time to stop and reflect on the positives of this past year.  The most significant one is the arrival of my second child.  Such a beautiful little thing.  Many months old at this point it's amazing to look back and be able to experience the growth of a new little person again.  Simply amazing!  Family is a wonderful thing.
It's great to be a part of a creative team like Firaxis Games as well.  We've had a good year with regards to expansion releases.  The warm reception of XCOM: Enemy Within has been an extra treat.

Wishing friends, family, and readers a very Happy New New Year!  Stay tuned for lots of interesting work being posted in the coming year!

New 2013 Animation Reel is up!

Watch here:
 2013 Animation Reel

Read more about it in the Animation!!! section of my blog.

Thanks for watching!

Enemy Within has RELEASED!!!

This expansion pack represents a lot of work from this past year.  The X-COM team tackled a laundry list of fan requests, and have tried to make something really special.  I think we have.  What a way to end 2013!  I am personally proud of the cinematic work we did this time around.  There are a lot of in house ideas and execution happening here that I hope elevates the fan experience.

Now go out and BUY IT!!!

Enemy Within Announcement!

I can finally talk about the expansion project I have been working on since the release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.  Slated to release in November.  Fans should keep a few weeks free during the holidays to play this little slice of awesome!  Stay tuned for some really amazing content as more info is released.