Blake Xerxes
My name is Blake and I am a non-binary digital artist with a bachelor's in Art & Illustration. I specialize in character concepts, designs, and illustration. I have personal and academic experience with comics, storyboarding, video editing, acting, and more.
Through the coursework provided at this institution, I've learned to generate creative, innovative, problem-solving ideas. I am well versed in the design and thought process of creating illustrations, comics, storyboards, 3D Models, and more. Coursework included, but not limited to, drawing and illustration courses using traditional and digital media, figure drawing courses, development of comics and storyboards, and classes that taught how to master the adobe creative suite and other artistic programs.
I learned the ins and outs of cinematic development, everything from screenwriting and storyboarding to producing the final cut of a film. Worked in various fields throughout the filmmaking process, including but not limited to screenwriting, storyboarding, directing, production management, sound design, cinematography, post-production editing, and more.
Participated in multiple theatrical productions and classes. Acting experience included The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Fish: The Musical, Sense and Sensibility, and Silent Sky. Some other coursework included Stagecraft, Directing for Theatre, Introduction to Acting, Introduction to Improv, and History of Theatre.
Equivalent to at least $20/hr. I can do less (even free), but keep in mind that unpaid labor will not be the same quality as paid labor, and I will not be as motivated to complete assigned tasks and work. Art takes time and time is money. I am in debt, I have to pay rent, I have to work other jobs that do pay money, and I have to take care of myself. I understand having small budgets or no budgets when you're just trying to create what you love, but please be considerate to the time and efforts you're asking of other people.
I'm trying to figure out where I fit within the Art Industry and what will bring me the most joy. I am most experienced with character concepts and sketches, storyboarding and layouts, and some creature design. I also have some experience creating animatics and test 2D animations as well as some 3D Modeling skills. Basically, my favorite part of the artistic process is just the sketching parts but I'm not sure how that translates into the industry as a job. But I am a fast learner, and I always love to learn new things. I have experience in acting and directing as well, but I prefer to work with my hands.