About
Lucian believes that each story demands a specific medium, and that the more artistic tools a storyteller has in their kit, the better. Their stories have ranged from comics and writing, to animation and music. Their most recent animated film, Seeing in the Dark, has shown internationally.
Lucian’s love of story extends beyond their personal practice into art education. Everyone has a story to tell, and the younger generations deserve the means to tell their own. During their career, Lucian has taught animation and illustration to children from the ages of five to thirteen. The fresh perspectives students have allow them to inform themselves and teach others to think in new, exciting ways.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Lucian graduated with honors from the animation department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. They now live in Philadelphia, PA with their partner and cat. When they’re not teaching or drawing, they enjoy playing accordion, cooking, learning languages, reading and spending time in nature.
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EDUCATION
Mass College of Art and Design, Boston, MA – BFA in Animation with honors – May 2018 – Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, Scotland – Spring 2017
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish. Adobe Creative Suite. Stop motion and 2D animation. Design and composition. Executing plans. Good with people and working in a team.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant, 2024-present
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Philadelphia, PA
Manages classroom with head teacher, coordinates events across classrooms
Visitor Experience Assistant, 2022-24
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Taught art and STEM programs to children, facilitates museum experience for visitors of all ages
Art Instructor, 2020-23
Various clients (virtual)
Taught original arts curriculum to children ages 5-13
Art Specialist, Jan 2019- July 2019
Red Oak, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Boston, MA
Created and taught comics/drawing curriculum to elementary school students.
Teacher/ Counselor, Summer 2017
iD Tech, New York, NY
Created and executed video production lesson plans for summer STEM camp for ages 10-15.
Animation Instructor, Spring 2017
Union Canal Primary School- Edinburgh, Scotland
Collaborated with two other animation students to create, design and teach a stop motion animation workshop for children ages 7-8.
DESIGN
CVI Designer, 2024-present
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Philadelphia, PA
Creates communication symbols and digitally-adapted books/curriculum for students with Cortical Vision Impairment.
Freelance designer, 2020-present
Various clients (NDAs applicable)
Coordinates with clients to design presentations, digital book adaptations, 2D animation assets
Titles Animator, 2017
Feral Maz, Boston, MA
Animated titles and credits for short film.
Creative Media Intern, Summer 2016
Brookline Interactive Group, Brookline, MA
Animated and edited video content for public access television.
Label Designer, 2013-present Oscarbrau, Brooklyn, NY
Design and illustrate beer labels.
Storyboard Artist, 2015
Daughter One Productions, Brooklyn, NY
Created storyboards for an animated documentary based on interview dialogue.
