About

I help artists and game developers reach studio-ready quality with focused 1:1 mentoring.

After leading work across Disney, Blizzard Entertainment, DNEG, and indie teams, I now focus fully on tutoring. You get practical production guidance without the overhead of a consulting engagement.

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Journey

From production floors to dedicated mentoring

2012

Started in production

I finished my art and animation degree and moved directly into real-world production across animation, VFX, and games.

Studio Years

Built cross-disciplinary depth

I worked across shots, rigs, tooling, and pipelines, learning how creative quality and technical systems must align.

Today

Focused on 1:1 tutoring

I now work directly with students and professionals to turn uncertainty into clear execution plans and stronger output.

Approach

How I mentor

Every tutoring plan is tailored, but the structure stays consistent: define outcome, identify blockers, execute with clarity, and leave with next actions.

  • Industry context: Feedback grounded in real production constraints and review standards.
  • Cross-disciplinary translation: Bridge creative intent with technical implementation.
  • Action-first feedback: Notes that map directly to your next pass, not abstract theory.

What You Get

Support built for real project momentum

Project-specific sessions

Bring your current build, reel, or assignment and we work directly on what matters now.

Studio-style critique loops

Receive concise, actionable notes that simulate production reviews and keep quality rising each pass.

Clear weekly direction

Each session ends with priorities and concrete next steps so progress continues between calls.

Toucan Studios OÜ

Open for 1:1 tutoring engagements

Through Toucan Studios OÜ, I provide mentoring for animation, game development, and creative tech learners. Partnerships like GameCity Kajaani keep me close to active classrooms and emerging teams.

Current focus

  • Mentoring game developers from prototype to polished delivery.
  • Guiding artists and animators through portfolio and pipeline improvements.
  • Coaching production habits that reduce churn and improve team clarity.

Let’s Work Together

Ready to build a tutoring plan around your goals?

Book a session, or email if you want help choosing what to focus on first.

Start tutoring