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Alex Collins
Alex Collins
Freelance Artist
Guadalajara, Mexico

Summary

Hey, I'm Alex, I am a freelance artist who specializes in character artwork. I can do painting, illustration, concept art, design in a range of different styles.

My background is in traditional art, and I have been working in digital for 10+ years. I have experience working professionally on long term projects involving both 2D and 3D work. I have skills in a wide range of digital programs for illustration, games design and animation.

I am currently open for new commissions, please get in touch.

Thanks!

Skills

Concept DesignIllustrationCharacter ModelingGame DevelopmentCharacter DesignWriting

Software proficiency

Procreate
Procreate
ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
3ds Max
3ds Max
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Experience

  • Freelance concept artist at Alexio Art
    United Kingdom
    October 2017 - Present

    Some of the types of work undertaken:

    Greek Mythology re-told, a Youtube education series.

    Character design & animation

    I worked closely with the writer/director to design and produce 2D character actors, representing important characters in a retelling of famous ancient Greek stories. The first part of the work was developing a style for the artwork and characters that suited the animation style they desired, as well as stylistic techniques for highlighting more important characters. The bulk of the work was to produce 2D characters in multiple poses and expressions to specification and deadline.

    Devils Tower, independent game project.

    Character concept artwork

    The developer was again looking for stylistic development alongside the character concept, so preliminary studies and experiments were developed with feedback until a style that they felt was suitable. Then concept art for the main character was developed, along with possible equipment applicable in later development.

  • 3D Artist at The moment
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    March 2015 - February 2017

    The Moment is a digital media production company that aims to push gamified learning solutions. I worked as part of a small team creating in house graphics to be used in training packages for clients such as General Dynamics, Babcock and Carnival Cruises. A project we are most proud of has been working with General Dynamics to produce a virtual reality solution to show off their new line of AJAX tanks, developed using Unity 5 and the consumer Oculus Rift.

    My role:

    3D model creation to technical specifications at necessary detail level

    Texturing/materials, lighting and rendering of 3D models

    Working with 3D characters, basic rigging, posing and animation

    Working with 3D renders in Adobe Photoshop, compositing additional details

    creating 2D animated training videos

    Developing ideas as a team, working to deadlines