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Some people don't get the send-off they deserve, just a card passed desk to desk, signed in a hurry. Andrea deserved more than that. She'd led this team, and when she left for her next chapter, a "thanks, good luck" written in a margin wasn't going to cut it. So I made her something to keep. The whole thing turns on one honest arc: gratitude, then well-wishes, then the hard part, goodbye. I gave it two voices that shouldn't work together but do. A scrappy little hand-drawn cat, all personality and mischief, because grief goes down easier with a smile. And a vintage celestial banner, stars and sunburst, for the moments that needed weight. A single monochrome palette keeps them speaking the same language. The lines arrive one at a time, each given room to breathe before the next. Thank you for leading us. You will be missed. Until the whole team gathers on the final card to sign off together. Not a form letter. A room full of people saying it at once. Role: Concept & Animation & Copy

A bespoke portrait series that transforms real photographs into warm, hand-crafted vector artwork. Working from a golden-hour wedding photo, I created individual character studies of the bride and groom alongside a full couple composition — reinterpreting a single captured second into stylized, timeless art. The direction leans into a soft, sun-washed palette of caramels, creams, and neutrals. Faces are built with expressive minimalism, while hair, lace detailing, and gold jewelry carry just enough texture to feel rich without losing the airy illustrative charm. The included reference photo shows the full before-and-after — capturing the feeling of the moment, not just the likeness. Available for commission. DM for custom couple portraits.

A set of four short animated "thank-you" videos, each a personalized appreciation card built around simple character or text animation on a clean background. The collection includes: a 17-second Full HD (1920×1080) clip featuring a playful pink cartoon cat that dances and reacts with the message "I have got a raise" before fading out (the only clip with a full soundtrack); an 8-second hand-drawn animation (540×280) of a robed character celebrating, addressed to Melissa; a quick 3-second minimalist card (1280×720) where a small dot animates in and resolves to "Thank you Pedro Lopes :)" on white; and a 7-second sketch-style clip (540×280) with a hand-lettered "THANK YOU ANN" above a little growing tree. Together they're designed as lightweight, shareable thank-you/greeting messages for social posts, email, or messaging. Technical specs: MP4 (H.264 video, AAC stereo audio, 48 kHz), 15–30 fps, durations from ~3 to 17 seconds; audio varies by clip — one has music, one is faint, and two are

A ~6-second animated logo opening for RTN Federal Credit Union. It begins on a black background as a white shape animates in and transitions, then the brand mark builds — a green diamond-grid emblem (a rotated square of smaller tiles with a single red accent tile) alongside the "rtn" wordmark in white serif, the "federal credit union" line, and the tagline "Work. Home. Life.℠" — resolving into the finished logo lockup. It's designed as a reusable brand intro for a video opener, website, or presentation. Technical specs: 5.7 seconds, 1920×1080 Full HD (16:9), ~29.97 fps, H.264 MP4 on a solid black background, with an AAC stereo audio track that is silent (no sound).

A 15-second animated logo reveal for the brand "Ask Wisely," built around a scholarly owl mascot (graduation cap, round glasses, leather satchel) that plays on the "wise owl" association to signal knowledge and trust. The clip opens on the owl's face, transitions into a flying pose, then settles front-facing as the wordmark builds in — "ask" in green, "WISELY" in bold red, and the tagline "Where You Get All The Answers" — resolving into the finished logo lockup with synced audio. It's designed as a reusable brand asset for a video intro, website hero, social media, or presentation opener. Technical specs: 15.2 seconds, 1920×1080 Full HD (16:9), 30 fps, H.264 MP4 video with AAC stereo audio (48 kHz), on a solid white background.

RTN Federal Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative serving Massachusetts since 1945, needed a compelling Google Display advertising campaign to increase brand awareness and drive new membership acquisitions. The Challenge: Stand out in the competitive financial services digital landscape Communicate warmth and approachability in a typically "cold" industry Convey the credit union difference vs. traditional banks Drive clicks to membership landing pages The Solution: A people-first visual approach featuring real, relatable imagery combined with clear, benefit-driven messaging that emphasizes RTN's community-focused values and member-owned structure.

THE LEGENDARY HITMAN (SAKAMOTO) Sakamoto Days Panel Study A three-panel comic capturing raw intensity and motion, exploring how manga masters use perspective and framing to pull readers into the action. The Story Panel by panel, tension builds. A figure grips tight with eyes hidden behind dark glasses. The tunnel stretches ahead with unstoppable forward momentum. In the final frame, we see Sakamoto himself in a relaxed yet watchful pose, leaning back slightly as his round glasses catch the light. His "ATTACKER" shirt serves as a subtle nod to his deadly past. One hand rests casually while the other hovers near his side, always ready. It's the calm before the storm that defines his character. Purpose This piece is a fan art study inspired by Sakamoto Days, created to practice comic book paneling techniques. I wanted to learn from Yuto Suzuki's masterful approach to dynamic layouts, perspective, and visual storytelling flow. Breaking down how manga panels guide the reader's.

Project Overview The Law Office of Nicole James, P.C. needed a polished, approachable advertisement that would resonate with a broad audience — from young families and single adults to business founders and parents of children with special needs. The goal was to communicate trust, warmth, and professionalism while clearly presenting their estate planning services to the Metrowest community. The Brief Estate planning can feel intimidating and emotionally heavy. The client wanted to move away from the cold, corporate tone typical of legal advertising and instead create a piece that felt personal, empowering, and inclusive. The ad needed to serve across both print and digital formats while driving traffic to their website and phone line. Design Approach I built the layout around a clear visual hierarchy that guides the reader from an emotional hook to specific services to a direct call to action. A warm, contemporary color palette of deep blue and white grounds the design in professionali