(818) 970-0994 gordonpics@earthlink.net
I am a Character Design Artist . My skill set in 2D and 3D consists of Visual Development, Character Design, CGI Concept Painting, Orthographic Design and CGI Texture Painting. I have taught Character Design at Glendale Community College.
I capture the design essence of any given character and then produce exceptional production drawings for traditional animation and CGI modeling. Drawings include: full six-point orthographic turns, phonemes, expression sheets and color key concept painting for texture mapping.
As a skilled CGI Texture Painter, Character Designer and Concept Painter, I have designed as well as texture painted characters, sets and props for all the Nickelodeon and Dream Works CGI television series: Tak, Penguins of Madagascar, Fanboy and Chumchum, Kung Fu Panda and Monsters vs. Aliens. I am versatile and adaptive in drawing and painting many different styles. I am proficient in many 2D and 3D softwares which include Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Maya, Mudbox and 3D Bodypaint.
Specialties: Strong design/draftsman skills. Proficiency in Photoshop and Maya.
EXPERIENCE
NBC/Universal: DreamWorks
Character Designer 2018-Present
I am a character designer on Curious George
Wild Canary Animation, Inc.:
Character Designer 2018
I did the orthographic turnarounds for the Rocketeer as well as
character development painting
Aquamen Animation Studio:
Character Designer June 2018-Present
I am currently a character designer on Kong The Beginning
Splash Animation Studio:
Character Designer June 2016-2018
I was the character designer on All I Want For Christmas and two Norm Of The North sequels..
Nickelodeon Animation Studio:
Character Designer June 2015-2016
I was a character designer on Shimmer and Shine..
Nickelodeon Animation Studio:
Character Designer July 2013-June 2015
I was a Character designer on Dora and Friends and (Dora The Explorer 2009-2013 freelance)..
Nickelodeon Animation Studio:
Character Designer/CGI Artist 2008-2013
As a skilled CGI Texture Painter, Character Designer and Concept Painter, I have designed as well as texture painted characters, sets and props for all the Nickelodeon and Dream Works CGI television series: Tak, Penguins of Madagascar, Fanboy and Chumchum, Kung Fu Panda and Monsters vs. Aliens.
Gang of 7 Animation:
Character Designer 2007-2008
I was a Character Designer on Santa Claus Movie
Warner Bros. Television Animation:
Character Designer 2006-2007
I was a Character Designer on Scooby Doo..
Walt Disney Television Animation:
Character Designer 2006
I worked as a Character Designer for Tinkerbell..
Animax Entertainment:
Character Design Consultant 2004-2008
I was a Character Design consultant for many projects throughout the years.
I was a Character Design consultant for many projects throughout the years.
Starz Entertainment:
Character Designer 2004
I was a Character Designer on The Happy Elf..
Color Stylist
I was a color stylist on the Stan Lee videos series..
I was a Character Designer on The Happy Elf..
Color Stylist
I was a color stylist on the Stan Lee videos series..
Walt Disney Television Animation:
Character Designer 2000-2004
I worked as a Character Designer for The Weekenders, Fillmore, American Dragon, Kim Possible, Lilo and Stitch the Movie..
DIC Entertainment:
Character Designer/ Vis Dev Artist 1999-2000
I worked as a Character Designer in house on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Monster Mash, Madeline.. then on a freelance basis I worked on Dennis the Menace, Liberty Kids and Trolls..
Warner Bros. Television Animation:
Character Designer 1997-1999
I worked as a Character Designer for Animaniacs, Histeria..
I worked as a Character Designer for Animaniacs, Histeria..
EDUCATION
BA Art California State University Long Beach