About
Passionate Digital Matte Painter specializing in creating photorealistic and stylized environments for film, television, and video games. With a strong command of industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Nuke, and Blender, I excel at transforming concepts into breathtaking visuals that captivate audiences. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, I am eager to collaborate on remote projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.
RELEVANT SKILLS:
- Storytelling Through Visuals: Ability to convey narrative depth and emotion through matte paintings, creating environments that enhance storytelling and immerse viewers in the world.
- Expert in Detail Enhancement: Masterfully remove unnecessary elements from live-action plates to elevate the overall impact of each shot.
- High-Quality Environment Creation: Proven experience in producing photorealistic and stylized digital environments that serve as immersive backgrounds for film, TV, and video games.
- Concept Interpretation: Skilled at interpreting concept art, storyboards, and briefs, translating them into intricate and detailed matte paintings that align with project visions.
- Organizational Excellence: Detail-oriented and time-conscious, ensuring that all matte paintings meet both artistic and technical specifications within project timelines.
- Strong Artistic Foundation: Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition to maintain visual consistency and realism across scenes.
- Reference Material Utilization: Actively leverage visual references and mood boards to inform and enhance the believability of matte paintings.
- Independent Problem Solver: Proficient in taking initiative and making creative decisions when faced with production challenges, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Adaptable Artistic Style: Flexible in adjusting artistic approaches based on specific project requirements and constructive feedback to achieve desired outcomes.
EDUCATION:
Mattepaint Academy DMP Course with Conrad Allan & Oleksiy Golovchenko, December 2021
CGMA Advanced Matte Painting for Production by Igor Staritsin, June 2021
CGMA Intro to Digital Matte Painting by David Luong, September 2017
BA, Computer Animation, Art Institute of Phoenix
Skills
Software proficiency
Experience
- Freelance Matte Painter specializing in photorealistic and conceptual digital matte paintings for various media, including film, video games, and advertising.
- Create immersive environments and visually compelling backgrounds, enhancing storytelling through detailed and atmospheric artwork.
- Utilize advanced techniques in VFX and compositing to seamlessly integrate matte paintings into live-action footage and animated sequences.
- Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements, ensuring that artistic vision aligns with overall project goals and deadlines.
- Developed a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of environment art, demonstrating versatility and creativity in different artistic styles.- Led a creative team in the design and development of engaging visual content, leveraging skills directly applicable to VFX and game studio environments.
- Oversaw the production of videos and interactive training modules, utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud to create high-quality graphics and animations that enhance user experience.
- Employed AI tools such as Eleven Labs and HeyGen to innovate and streamline creative processes, enhancing efficiency in visual content production.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among designers, encouraging creative brainstorming sessions to elevate the quality of visual storytelling in projects.
- Developed an understanding of visual composition, color theory, and lighting techniques, directly applicable to matte painting and environment creation.