Neil has always been fascinated with magical worlds and characters in stories, comics and animation and ever since he could draw, he’s created his own, too. Despite taking a non-art detour in university, where he earned a math degree, he returned to the world of art to pursue a career in illustration, games, and animation.

After working as a web designer, illustrator, animator, and motion designer for independent companies and freelance clients, Neil spent 10 years at the Walt Disney Company in games and branding. There, he grew into more leadership roles and eventually served as Branding Art Director for Disney Interactive, where he worked with many different franchise teams such as Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Frozen, and more. After Disney, he served as Art Director on several mobile games including Amazon Prime’s Pete the Cat series.

With Deanna Kent, his creative and life partner, Neil has developed original IPs including the Snazzy Cat Capers chapter book series, the Glam Prix Racers and Marshmallow Martians graphic novel series, and the upcoming Weevil Geniuses comics (published with OwlKids in Chickadee magazine).

Whether he’s working on games, books, brands, or animation, Neil’s mission is to always create compelling, memorable experiences through characters and their worlds.

Find Neil on his website.