Self made and crafted artist. All the skills I have no are self taught, each year getting better and better with no intentions of stopping.
Honing this craft for 15 years now, and counting.
Experience with various digital art programs, traditional art, animation, 3D environments. Also a quick learner so anything I am not a master at? Give me a couple weeks and I will be able to keep up with professionals.
The sole artist for an indie company comprising of two people, myself included. While the owner had final say on everything, I was the one who was in charge of concept art for characters, environments, story boarding, as well as creating the 3D levels within the Source Engine.
No matter how badly the project ballooned in scope I kept up with the artistic demand.
Currently what I am working to make a living.
I am in charge of prep, cooking, cleaning, general moral of the other line cooks.
I am forced to work 60+ hours every week. No benefits, no paid time off, no sick leave, no breaks, no lunch, not even bathroom breaks. Working through 7am to 9pm shifts back to back, regularly being the only one in the kitchen to cook for $15,000 lunches and dinners.
It does not help my art skills, but I have been through hell itself. There is no crush you can throw at me that I haven't done worse. That is a promise.