Hello! My name is Malyssa and I specialize in multimedia Illustration and sculpture. I have a bachelor's degree in Media Arts and Animation and have been drawing basically my whole life!
My work can range anywhere from simplistic designs to detailed creations. Overall, I just like to make art that makes people feel something!
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Skills
Software proficiency
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere
Audition
Animate
Flash
Toon Boom Studio
Harmony
ZBrush
Maya
Mocha
Experience
- Illustrate based on various client wants, ideas, etc. The style and the complexity of the pieces can vary.
- Sell artwork and sculptures in local craft fairs, markets, and art shows.- Painted multiple card illustrations for the game, "X: Seekers of Fortune."
- Each piece required numerous thumbnails, sketches, and compositions to help aid in the creation of them.
- Every design was refined based on notes provided by the two art leads.- Periodically create portraits based on the client's specifications that are processed and turned into wood carving reliefs using a CNC machine.
- On occasion, sculpt reliefs using zbrush if more detail is needed for carving.
- Create multiple card illustrations based off of pre-existing character concepts, reference guides, and images provided by the Art Director.
- Refine concept designs, color palettes and composition using notes given by the Art Director.- Created various logo designs based on client's specifications.
- Designed assets for branding such as logo stamps.
- Cleaned up product photos using Photoshop.
- Applied a general color grade on the product images.
- Designed business cards.- Edited the rough cut for the short film, "Across the Stream." It's a documentary that follows the closing of a collage and its effects on the students and faculty involved.
- Assisted with production details, scheduling, shot lists, and general support where needed.- Produced illustrative cover designs for music sample packs and other promotional materials.
- Depending on the request, compositing and matte painting was implemented.
- Created color palettes used when marketing each sample pack release.
- Designed two album cover templates to optimize the productivity of cover releases for different platforms.- Created the reimagined singles cover art for ‘Still Kinda Grey’ and ‘Pressure’
- Illustrated promotional posters, flyers, and profile pictures
- Recorded and edited promotional art videos.
- Oversaw art direction, conceptualization, and the development of 10 paintings to accompany the music and marketing for the album, ‘I Thought I knew.’ Per the clients request, each painting was tailored to their specific preferences and vision. This collection focused heavily on relaying information present in the songs produced by the client.
- Adhered to tight deadlines over multiple projects.