Ian studied History at the University of Guelph, Illustration at Sheridan College and odd people on the subway.
The History degree provided him with knowledge, perspective and research skills and the Illustration study taught him not to just use the black straight from the tube.

He has worked in film as a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC) since 2015.

Adobe CC - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, (basic) AfterEffects, Nomad

Traditional - Drawing, Printmaking, Pyrography, Wood Carving, Painting, Sculpture

• The first thing is to do is get a handle on the project: who is asking what and for what purpose.

• Close-reading of the script & Breakdown.

• Research - I like to start with specific references (if they have been provided), then branch out based on aesthetics or theme, using context to guide the search.

• I hoard research I like. At this point I like to share them with the Production Designer to come to a proper, focused direction. This is usually the most exciting part for me.

• Approach relevant departments for collaboration. I am a part of a much larger group of professionals and their input is invaluable.: Printers, Set Design, Set Dec, Props, Scenics, Writers, Construction Dept., Costumes, etc. all bring a tonne of expertise and insight into where an idea can realistically go.
  
  
  Then I provide some sketches for feedback based on prior conversations.
  Mockups can then be

The Terminal List (Kestrel) (S1: 2025)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (S1: 2024-2025)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Wayward (Tall Pines) (S1: 2024)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Chucky (S2 & 3: 2022-2023)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Umbrella Academy (S3: 2021)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Circuit Breakers (S1: 2021)
1st Ass’t Art Director

1UP (Feature: 2020)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Nurses (S2: 2020)
1st Ass’t Art Director

In the Dark (S2: 2019)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Designated Survivor (S3: 2018)
1st Ass’t Art Director

Zombies (Feature: 2017)
2nd Ass’t Art Director

Shadowhunters (S3: 2017)
1st Ass’t Art Director

The Beaverton (S1 & 2: 2016-17)
Trainee/2nd/1st Ass’t Art Director

Make it Pop (TV Feature 2016)
Trainee

Kim’s Convenience (S1 & 2: 2016-17)
Trainee/2nd Ass’t Art Director

The Swap (TV Feature: 2016)
Trainee