Resume of Alexis Cala
Summary
Inventive character designer and capable penciler, inker,
painter and colorist
seeking a position in a creative environment with
opportunities to gain experience
and grow as an illustrator/conceptual artist for the
development of comics,
videogames and other entertainment mediums.
Skills
Artistic: Strong sense of composition and well versed in
color theory,
proficient with most real media as well as digital.
Also adept with the sequential aspects of art and
storytelling through panels.
Solid knowledge of human and animal anatomy.
Technical: Much experience with painting in Adobe Photoshop
5 through CS2,
and Painter 6 through X. Some experience with HTML and
Adobe Illustrator CS.
Misc: Imaginative while remaining considerate of the
boundaries of
the project at hand. Friendly, flexible, motivated and able
to meet deadlines
with both quality and efficiency. Great people skills and
able to work seamlessly
in a group or solo. A valuable team player on collaborative
projects.
Enjoys the experience of working with others but also
capable of working solo.
Always eager for critique and experience.
Education
BFA in Traditional Illustration from Academy of Art
University in San Francisco, CA. 2006
Professional Experience
September 08 to current: Freelance work for private
individuals, including portraits, character sheets and
illustrations.
July 08: Freelance concept artist for Mechanical Butterfly
Studios.
January 08 to March: Opus II Books, www.opusiibooks.com,
Cover and interior illustrations for the young adult
fantasy novel,
"The Secret Prince of Tir na-nOg"
A review of the book can be viewed
HERE.
May 07 to January 08:
Okashi Studios, Fremont, CA www.okashistudios.com
Freelance illustration, specifically painting backgrounds
for a videogame.
2006 to May of 2007:
Various private commissions,
as well as a personal graphic novel project
alexis
AT glowingraptor DOT com