Summary

Illustrator and designer with unique experience.
Craftsperson with diverse work background creating props, costumes, sets, creatures, weaponry and on set practical/special effects for the entertainment industry.
Experienced martial artist specialising in historical weaponry and combat.
Historical costume maker with special interest in Medieval European cultures.
Sam has worked on high budget films since 2008, starting at renowned design and manufacturing studio Wētā Workshop before moving to North America to continue working in film. Sam was based in Montréal for many years with professional connections to several games studios as a combat consultant and also senior life model specialising in creatures and costumed modelling.
Sam become closely involved with concept art school Syn Studio through a modelling capacity, and thanks to an extensive background in design and production was also welcomed as a respected peer amongst the administration and tutors of the school.
Sam relocated to Melbourne at the beginning of 2020. https://www.patreon.com/samthesword

Skills

Software proficiency

Photoshop