Disney animator. Imagineer. Instructor.
Todd grew up under the drafting table in his dad’s graphic design studio, surrounded by art books featuring Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, and Walt Disney.
Blessed to live his childhood dream of becoming a Disney Animator, Todd's credits include: Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, and Universal Pictures Curious George. Now the dream continues with being a part of the incredible team at Walt Disney Imagineering as a Senior Concept Designer.
Owner of Bright Animation, LLC for 18 years, projects have been brought to life for clients like: Walt Disney Imagineering, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Pencilish Animation Studios, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Junior, Royal Caribbean, ESPN, EA Sports, and Big Idea. Todd has led creative teams for animated projects from, storyboarding, character design, background painting, and final animation. He also illustrates children's books, and has created ADDY Award winning advertising campaigns for Disney Parks.
He is a passionate teacher of the roots of storytelling drawing and hosts the weekly online ‘All In Gesture’ drawing workshop, teaching a community of professionals and beginners from around the world.
Todd resides in Orlando Florida, with his wife and their two children.
Instruction
Todd offers speaking and workshops to inspire and establish a firm foundation of skills to pursue the passion and career of animation.
Clients & Venues
Walt Disney Imagineering
AIGA
CISCO
Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Disney Vacation Club
Disney Youth Education Series
Ringling School of Art
University of Central Florida
Savannah College of Art & Design
Art Institute of Tampa
Disney Dreamers Academy
DigiPen Institute of Technology