Illustration
& Graphic Design
Madison, WI 53704
(608)242-7664
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SKILLS
- Tangible (traditional)
Media & Illustration: pencils, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics,
pastels, life drawing, perspective, landscapes, portraiture, cartooning.
- Graphic Arts & Design:
knowledge of basic design principles, printing & pre-press techniques,
fonts & layout. Client experience.
- Software & Computer
skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter, Macromedia
DreamWeaver. Familiar with both Apple and Microsoft OS, most common
office applications, and WACOM stylus systems.
- Knowledge base: 20+ years
experience playing Tabletop RPGs and computer games. College courses
in biology, human and comparative anatomy, human physiology, chemistry
and history. Interests ranging from comics to golden-age sci-fi to paleontology
to classic fantasy.
- Acting experience.
- Writing experience.
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SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
- 10+ years of freelance
illustration, specializing in Science Fiction and Fantasy Illustration.
Client list available.
- Graphic Designer for local
independent theatre troupe for four seasons (pro bono). Developed "Signature
Look" for the client's promotional materials, resulting in a strong
sense of identity among the actors and staff.
- Directed an award-winning
group project in a competition judged by ILM. Created initial design
and maquettes, assisted 4-man team with full-scale model - The finished
project won blue ribbon in its category.
- Designed stop-motion puppet
prototype, "Demon Steve" for student film group project. Created
armature, sculpted puppet, assisted in stop-motion process including
set-up, filming & tear-down.
- Constructed and maintained
an online web gallery to showcase accomplishments.
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EDUCATION
- Academy of Art College
- San Francisco, CA - 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
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Online Portfolio: http://www.firehairdesigns.com
Tangible portfolio available on request.
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Further information:
Illustration Client List
Work History: The
Day Job
Resume FAQ
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