New website in the works

After bouncing around for the past year (location- and career-wise), I'm finally finding my 'way'. I'm currently a fulltime CG artist at a biotech firm in British Columbia, and enjoying it very much. I originally moved here from Paris to do a Masters degree in cell biology at UBC, but soon realized that it wasn't for me. Everything perfectly fell into place after deciding to withdraw from the program in December. (Especially after hearing the great news that Pixar is opening a new studio here!) Now I'm preparing a website for my portfolio; and I'm also preparing one for The Lamarck Society.
The Lamarck Society is my most ambitious project; started together with some friends. It revolves around the idea of making documentaries on random subjects (emphasizing on arts, sciences, social issues, and environmental issues) while sailing around the world. I thought it would be fun to use The Life Aquatic as a model (being a big Wes Anderson fan). So, I've been busy trying to get these websites out!

It's true... our chromosomes actually square dance...

Here's a video I showed to my grade 11 science class. In conclusion, chromosomes talk and dance really well.

Dans at La Fleche D'Or

It's been a while since I've posted anything on here, so I thought I'd post a little something I enjoyed last Monday at La Fleche D'Or (Paris). I went to see Dan Deacon, and it turned out to be a really good show! I haven't felt that much energy at a show in a while. If you ever have a chance to see him, you must go. Even if you don't like his music, I'm sure you'll be highly entertained. Enjoy...

No more ice cream for me.

I've been in Paris for just over 1 month now... and I've been really lucky on the job search. Three weeks after arriving, I began to get really discouraged and had seriously considered a retreat to Indonesia for some surf. Then on the last day of August, I get a job at Haagen Dazs, a teaching job at an english high school, AND a freelance job at Le Pivot studio. It all hit me in an instant. So now I'm a sciences & math teacher at The Victor Hugo School. The freelance job I did at Le Pivot involved lighting/rendering/compositing of a car in many background photos. It was quite the challenge, but it was definitely worth it. Takeo and Tomomi are amazing to me, and I'm always trying to spend my time in the studio with them. I'm learning something new everyday there, including Japanese! That's me on the left, pulling an 'all-nighter' with Mathieu (concept artist) and Takeo (who's behind the camera). You can see Le Pivot's work here. "Mata ashta"!

Michel's secret!

One of many reasons why I love Michel Gondry...

Hello

Almost a month ago, I arrived from Thailand. I went for 46 days backpacking alongside my close friend (Ryan) to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It was an amazing experience. (Our little adventure is tastefully written in much detail here.) I can honestly say it served me well; a unique form of therapy per se! Now I'm ready to move on...

Soko - I'll Kill Her

This is currently my favourite song. It's so sweet yet, deranged!