KELLE DEFORREST ~ Artist

P.O.Box 12272
Eugene, Oregon 97440

mail to: kedefo33@aol.com
web page: http://www.DeForrest-Ink.com

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. Please consider me a visual interpreter.

SKILLS

Widely experienced in concept visualization, applying drawing, 3D modeling, 2D painting & other computer graphics skills with versatility, flexibility and nventiveness. Uses Photoshop and other 2D mediums. Consistently meets deadlines, takes direction, supervises, working alone and collaborating as fits a projects needs. Practicing & refining problem solving skills as well as and including communication skills. Seeking to expand my range of abilities.

SOFTWARE

Maya 8, Photoshop CS3, ZBrush, Painter 7., 3D Max 5.0. I also learn and use many kinds of proprietary software.

EXPERIENCE

July 2008 to current Game Artist, 2D, 3D, concept
Garage Games Software
Supervisor: Alex Swanson, Joe Maruschak, Lance Bass - Eugene, Oregon

July 1007 to July 2008
Game Artist, 2D, 3D, Art Director, concept
Buzz Monkey Software
Supervisor: Barry Drew - Eugene, Oregon

September 2006 to July 2007
Game Artist, 2D, 3D
Secret Level/SEGA
Supervisor: Matt Butler, Dave Dawson, Chris Bretz- San Francisco, California

February 2004 to September 2006
Game Artist, 2D, 3D, concepts
Back Bone Entertainment
Supervisor: Terri Selting, Kevin James, Mike Mika - Emeryville, California

Aug. - Sept. 2005
Game Artist, 2D
PipeWorks
Supervisor: Jarrett Jester - Eugene, Oregon

Sept. 2003 to Jan. 2004
Digital Paint, Concept Art for virtual world creators
There, Inc.
Supervisor: Don Carson - Menlo Park, California

April 2003 to August 2003
R & D, Product Designer for gift makers
Authentic Models
Supervisor: Boyd Piebenga - Eugene, OR

January 2003 to April 2003
Graphics Illustrator
PhotoTidings
Supervisor: Rogene Manus - Eugene, OR

August 2001 to September 2002
Game Artist, 2D & Concept
Sucker Punch Productions
Supervisor: Karin Yamagiwa - Bellevue, WA

December 1996
Senior Game Artist
Dynamix of Havas Int.
Supervisor: Damon Mitchell - Eugene, OR

June 1984 to 1996
Book Illustrator
Fairchild Books & Visuals
Supervisor: Editor Varies - N.Y., N. Y.

March 1995 to Sept. 1995
Illustrator-Animator
Media Workshop Inc.
Supervisor: Rick Richard - Portland, OR

Jan. 1991 to July 1994
Show Designer
Walt Disney Imagineering
Manager: Kathy Kirk - Glendale, CA

Also worked as fx costumer, scenic painter, miniature builder, set decorator, prop builder for theme parks, tv and film for companies such as Walt Disney Imagineering, NBC tv, Dream Quest, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lorne Michaels Productions, Treasure Hunter Films, Apogee Magic, RoboShop/Landmark Entertainment, Fantasy II, Warner Bros Films, Rick Baker and more.

EDUCATION