Photoshop
Christian Colton
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Dynamic Illustrator and Character Designer with a proven track record at enhancing narratives through advanced digital illustration and effective client communication.
I specialize in crafting unique and compelling characters for animation, games, comics and other media, blending artistic vision with a keen understanding of storytelling and character development.
In my portfolio I demonstrate my ability to adapt to different styles and project requirements. Whether designing for an action based, swash buckling sci-fi adventure or developing cute and appealing characters for an educational and kid friendly tv show, I excel at translating ideas into visually stunning and emotionally resonant designs.
I am always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate. Let's connect and explore how we can create something extraordinary together!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Illustrator
Dogelon Mars
07.2024 - Current
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- work closely with an art director to create illustrations that reflect the company, as well as real-time current events
Character Designer and Concept Artist
Personal Project
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Created a pantheon of original characters, each with unique personalities and traits.
- Created unique turnarounds and expression sheets for each character
- Drew out scenes in a variety of colors and lightings that displayed not only the story's setting but also character relationships
Character Designer
Nerd-o-riffic
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked closely with writers to develop concepts and designs for a western themed graphic novel
- Utilized digital and traditional techniques to create final designs
- Created turnarounds and expression sheets to showcase the characters in multiple scenarios
Character Designer
Z.S. Dust Productions
01.2020 - 03.2021
- worked closely with script writers to Develop character concepts and designs
- experimented with a variety of styles and techniques
- Managed creative process from concept to completion
- Utilized digital and traditional techniques to develop designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
05.2020
Skills
- Character Design
- Turnarounds, Expression sheets
- Digital and traditional Illustration
- Visual storytelling
- Concept art
- Background design
- Storyboarding
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Collaborative Team Player
- Pre-Design Consulting
- Client Communication
- Deadline Management
Software
Illustrator
Procreate
Sketchbook Pro
Adobe Animate
Blender
Timeline
Illustrator
Dogelon Mars
07.2024 - Current
Character Designer and Concept Artist
Personal Project
03.2022 - 04.2024
Character Designer
Nerd-o-riffic
04.2021 - 12.2021
Character Designer
Z.S. Dust Productions
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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