I am a well-rounded artist that focuses on the things I love doing, Art and Animation! I generally try to gain a range of styles and skills. My goal is always to improve and get experience. I love doing what I do, and I'm always open for suggestion and critiques. Any questions and/or concerns, feel free to contact me. I'm currently living in the Chicagoland area.

Email:

TylerJ@Sketchtivity.com

Availability:

I'm currently open for freelance or an entry-level position

Resume

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Education and Training:
            Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation                                           9/2008
THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART- SCHAUMBURG    
3.5 GPA
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Software:
Photoshop             Flash                   Dreamweaver                     After Effects
3DS Max               Maya (basic)      Mudbox (Basic)                  Premiere Pro  

Skill Set:
Animation              Illustration           Character Rigging (Basic- 3DS)
Storyboarding      Caricature

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Freelance Experience:
3D Animator, 8/ 2009          
Digital Kitchen - Chicago, IL
- Animation of multiple objects in a scene
- Handled camera movements of each shot responsible

Work Experience:
Caricature Artist, 3/2009- 12/ 2009
Kaman’s Art Shoppes - Gurnee, IL
- Help guests enjoy their experience by drawing and entertaining them

D.P.S. Specialist, 3/2009- 8/2009
Office Depot -  Schaumburg, IL
- Responsible for printing and finishing client projects
- Brand Ambassador for the month of July