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Brand

Branding

I use Adobe Creative Suite to create all my digital animations and composites. I utilize to create visuals and After Effects to bring those stills to life. From animated logos to dynamic music videos, I specialize in a wide range of motion graphic content. Every project is crafted with precision and creativity.

Brignole
Vineyards

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Logo . Labels . Illustrations . Videos. Mockups . Menus . Website

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Check out brignolevineyards.com

showcasing my work as visual designer.

All the video and graphic content is my work. From 2023-2025 I led a full visual overhaul of vineyard branding. Website revamp and redesigned print materials (labels, menus, brochures). I established a cohesive aesthetic for both online and on-site presence, improving customer engagement.

Val's
Hard Cider

Logo . Label . PS Composite

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For Val's logo I selected a structured font, then added hand-drawn elements to create the feeling of an apple's stem with leaf shoots. 

For this branding project, I combined a photograph of the property where the Empire apples are grown with various images sourced from the web. This Photoshop composite serves as the backdrop on the label and aims evoke the experience of stepping into an orchard and discovering a charming little farmhouse.

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The last step was creating a cohesive design for the logo and background that reflects the spirit of this hard cider. I visited a liquor store to find bottles that embodied the "feeling" of a German Beer Hall. I noticed various common elements in the labels that appealed to me. Drawing from this visual inspiration and with thoughtful consideration of the information hierarchy, I developed the logo you see here. 


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Hot Ron's

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Logo . Label . Sticker

This was a straightforward project, but the concept was enjoyable. The product: home-grown Trinidad Scorpion peppers blended together with spices to craft one of the most flavorful and spiciest hot sauces I've ever experienced. I wanted to showcase the visually distinct pepper in the imagery to reduce the amount of text on the logo, allowing it to effectively work as a sticker. Finally, I incorporated a skull to symbolize the spice level. I used colors that felt both acidic and subdued to capture the mellow flavor.

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Upstart Comics

Logo . Video Explainer . Sticker

I created a website for my comic group in Kelowna, British Columbia. We met weekly at the library to collaborate on comics. With a mix of writers and artists, I aimed to establish a visual identity for the group as well as a website that served as a great platform to showcase our work and connect with each other and our follower.

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"Paper Rocketship" was the prompt for the logo.
I used a CMYK color scheme because we work in a printed medium.

I wanted the logo to combine a professional aesthetic with a vintage charm, creating a distinctive visual identity. The carefully selected typography evokes a of nostalgia while maintaining modern clarity, ensuring it stands out in any context. 

Motion

Motion

I use the Adobe Creative Suite for all my animations. For this lyric video, I illustrated all the visuals in Adobe Photoshop and then animated those elements in After Effects.
 

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Music Video

After Effects Lyric Video
 

I utilize Adobe Creative Suite for all my animations. For this lyric video, I illustrated all the visuals in Adobe Photoshop and then animated those elements in After Effects.
 

Filmz

I love working with video and use a mix of gear like my Canon R7, Panasonic Lumix LX100, and my iPhone 15 Max to get great shots.

Videography
/ Editing

Second Shooter . Editor . "Talent"
 

In the videos below, I jumped in as second shooter and assistant editor, and sometimes you’ll even spot me as the talent! I enjoy being part of the creative process and bringing stories to life with a fun, laid-back vibe.

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Comics

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As a published comic book illustrator and colorist. I take pride in my ability to bring characters and stories to life through vivid illustrations and dynamic colors. Each project allows me to experiment with different styles and techniques, ensuring that every comic I create is unique and engaging Having placed in the top ten of the Platform Comics 10k each time I've entered, I continuously strive to push my creative boundaries and connect with readers through my art.

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A bit
about my
PROCESS

Comics start with a script that forms the foundation of the story. Artists work closely with the writer to create thumbnails—small sketches that outline the comic's layout. This visual interpretation allows the narrative to take shape, leading to the final artwork, inking, and color that brings the comic to life for readers.

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Thumb-
nails

 

Toggling layers on and off enables me to quickly explore various ideas and layouts, making the brainstorming process both efficient and enjoyable.
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COMICS

Video Work

Colours

This section showcases a two-page spread I illustrated for a comic competition. Ive included the original illustrations alongside the colour version. The before-and-after images illustrate how color elevates the visual impact of the artwork.
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