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Illustration

Ribbit Forward - Senior Thesis

Murf, a wizard cat who is struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one. In his grief, Murf discovers a spell that promises to erase painful memories by casting his loved one’s belongings into a cauldron. Just as he’s about to complete the ritual, a flicker of light from a dusty box catches his attention. Inside, he finds a nearly shattered magical vase. When he opens it, the vase bursts open and releases five small frogs, each representing one of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

 

Together, these frogs lead Murf through his emotional journey, showing him that healing comes not from forgetting, but from acknowledging and accepting loss. Through their interactions, the story transforms the abstract process of grief into something tangible, visual, and hopeful.

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Concept Art

Animation & Reels

Frog Of ACTION! - Animatic Intro

Boards & Editing: Weston Davis
Goji in "The Great Escape" - Animatic
Boards & Editing: Weston Davis
CoffeeCade - "Trap Shift" Animatic 

Boards & Editing: Weston Davis

Photography

Internship -Art Gallery Assistant

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