Varied Artist Seeking Position or contract work - Willing to Relocate/Travel.

[Forbidden Angel]

Hi there, I'm a 22 year old virtually self-taught artist who is looking to expand her career options. I'm currently hired onto a non-profit animation studio at the moment and looking to further advance myself. I'm willing to relocate, as well as travel, in or out of the United States.

Samples of my work can be found here: http://bishoujosteph.deviantart.com/gallery
Sketches can be aquired here: http://bishoujosteph.deviantart.com/scraps

If you'd like to see more, or see what else I can do, feel free to contact me and we can discuss further.

Basics:

Current positions:

Head colorist, concept/sketch artist, assistanting in character concept
FX Animation Studios
Greenville, SC

Preparing a series for further review by Cartoon Network, Sony Entertainment and Sundance. Story has been approved, awaiting further episodes.

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Schools Attended:

Collins College
Tempe, AZ
Year(s): 2001
Major: Animation

Greenville Technical College
Greenville/Greer, SC
Year(s): 2005, 2006
Major: Graphic Design

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Affiliations:

Home business with computers - Kevin Cartee
2/2006-6/2006 Graphic Designer - logo design commission

Heaven Scent
6/2006 Graphic Designer - logo design commission

Code Alchemy
1/2004 - 4/2004
Graphic Designer - Various logo designs

The Caricature Shop
6/2006 - 6/2006
Basic caricature artist for apparel, items and prints. Everything from people-animals.

Ashenbrook Online
5/2006-Present
Race concept design, town and map design, illustrations and color.
Current proposal.

Many other commission works outside of company work as well.

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Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience

Animation Lunchbox Intermediate +4 years ago / 1 years
Animation Shop Pro Intermediate 3 years ago / 2 years
Apple Mac Beginner +4 years ago / 1 years
concept management Expert Currently used / 3 years
Corel Painter Intermediate Currently used / 1 years
Flash MX Beginner 1 year ago / 1 years
HTML Intermediate 1 year ago / 5 years
Light table/Light box Expert Currently used / 5 years
Open Canvas PLUS Expert Currently used / 4 years
PC - Basic usage; internet,
web design, setup Expert Currently used / 6 years
Photoshop Intermediate Currently used / 5 years
Traditional Media:
Copic/Prismacolor/
Inking/Airbrush Expert Currently used / 6 years
Wacom Graphire Tablet Intermediate 2 years ago / 1 years
Wacom Intuos3 Tablet Expert Currently used / 2 years


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Languages Proficiency Level

English Fluent - Full Knowledge
Japanese Basic - Familiar
Spanish Conversational

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Current Career Level:
Entry Level

Years of relevant work experience:
5+ to 7 Years

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Target Job:

Work Status: Out of country - I require sponsorship or other validation to work outside of the USA.
USA - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Desired Type: Employee, Temporary/Contract/Project
Desired Status: Full-time(preferred), Part-Time, Per diem

Job Titles: Artist - Sketch, Colorist, Character Design, Concept, Illustrator
Company Size: No Preference

Willing to relocate: Yes
Willing to travel: Up to 100%


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If any of this interests you, feel free to contact me at forbiddenangel@gmail.com for further information.

Thanks for your time and consideration,
Stephanie Payne