I've always loved storytelling and animation, with shelves full of drawing books and animated film anthologies. My dream has always been to move people with my characters and stories.

I ended up in UX design, finding a cool parallel with animation—both captivate and connect with audiences. I use my illustration skills to create user-friendly and meaningful digital experiences. As a digital creative leader, I've guided teams to push creative boundaries while keeping things practical.

Outside of work, I wrote a graphic novel, "Property of G.C. Barnes," brought to life through a successful Kickstarter campaign. This project shows my knack for crafting resonating narratives, a skill I bring to my UX and digital strategy work.

I also run DoofyDoodles, a project with drawing tutorials and activities for kids to help give them confidence in their creativity.

Check out my Instagram for a peek into my creative musings and day-to-day adventures. Whether it's animation, UX design, or doodling, I'm always inspired to create, communicate, and make an impact.