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KELLE DEFORREST ~ Artist
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 218-9053 - Cell
e-mail: kelle@DeForrest-Ink.com
web: www.DeForrest-Ink.com
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General:
My objective is to use my skills, talents and experiences in a position where I contribute, collaborate and expand my knowledge in creating visual products. I am widely experienced in art directing and concept visualization. concept art and calligraphy. I work well in groups or on my own.

Skills:
   
3D modeling, 2D painting and animating in a variety of software packages.
   
Sculpting and model building in clay, wood, fabric, hard & soft foam.
   
Painting and illustrating in ink, watercolors, acrylics and oils.
   
Costume design and construction.

Software:
   
Maya 6.5.
   
3D Studio Max 5.0.
   
Painter 7.
   
Adobe Photoshop 8.0.

Experience Highlights:
   
Game Artist, 2D, 3D, concepts ~ Back Bone Entertainment, Emeryville, CA.
   
Digital paint, concept art for virtual world creators ~ There, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
   
R & D, Product Designer for gift makers ~ Authentic Models, Eugene OR.
   
Game Artist, 2D & Concept ~ Sucker Punch Productions, Bellevue, WA.
   
Book Illustrator ~ Fairchild Books & Visuals, New York, NY..
   
Show Designer ~ Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, CA.
   
Miniature Builder & Painter ~ Dream Quest, Simi Valley, CA.
   
Figure Finisher & Illustrator ~ RoboShop, Valencia, CA.
   
Miniature Builder & Sculptor ~ Apogee Magic, Van Nuys, CA.
   
Miniature FX Costuming ~ Fantasy II, Glendale, CA.
   
Production Designer ~ Treasure Hunter Films, Vancouver, B.C..
   
Creature Costumer Assistant for "Gremlins 2" ~ Warner Bros., Los Angeles, CA.
   
Miniature Builder for "Frog & Toad" ~ Churchill Films, Los Angeles, CA.
   
Prop Builder & Scenic Painter ~ Disney Cable Channel, Los Angeles, CA.

Education:
   
Computer Graphics ~ University of Oregon.
   
Arts & Architectural ~ Glendale Community College.
   
Sculpting in clay ~ McGroarty Art Center.
   
Specialized Fashion Design ~ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
   
Illustration Major ~ Art Center College of Design.
   
AS in Commercial Art ~ Portland Community College.
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Last updated on 1 December, 2005