Melissa Larson
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Summary
I’m a 2015 graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a BFA in studio art and a minor in English. My work is very detail-oriented and narrative; it ranges in style from cartoon to photo-realism, and in medium from watercolor to digital. My interest is in illustration, animation, background and concept art, adolescent and children’s literature and book publishing, and photography. However, I am interested in any art-related opportunity. Right now I am looking for a paid internship or job that will help me get a foot in the door.
Education
2008-2013 – Art Instruction Schools (AIS), Minneapolis, MN
Graduate / Alumni of the correspondence course
2012-2015 – Azusa Pacific University (APU), Azusa, CA
Graduate: BFA in Drawing and Painting, Cume Laude
English Minor in Writing
Experience
2013 – Traditional Animation class (APU)
Animated under Ned Lott and Tony Bancroft
2013 – 40th Annie Awards Volunteer
Assisted with guest registration
2013-2015 – ‘The Changeling Chronicles: Fight or Flight’,
a 2D animated short TV pilot
Storyboarding, concept / background art on Background & Color Team
2013 – ‘Search for Fire’… A Solo Show by Danielle Kirchman
Exit Gallery at APU
Curated under Stephen Childs
2014 – ‘The Flying Whales of Narth: A True Account by Prince Zhatt XIII’
Wrote / storyboarded / illustrated / designed a children’s book under Dr. Nancy Brashear
Skills
- TRADITIONAL
- Painting – watercolors, gouache, acrylics, oils, inks
- Drawing – pen and ink, pencils, colored pencils, charcoal
- DIGITAL
- Macintosh OS X
- Wacom Bamboo tablet
- CS5: Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator
- Word / PowerPoint / Excel
- Manga Studio Debut 4
- Blurb Book Creator
- Flipbook
- SKILLS
- Fine Art
- Drawing / Painting
- Illustration
- Traditional Photography / Darkroom Development
- Book Design:
- Illustration / Layout / Typography
- Animation:
- Hand-drawn Traditional
- Concept / Background / Environment Art
- Character Design
- Storyboarding
- Exhibition / Show Curating
- Writing
- Ceramics
- Clay Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Drypoint / Woodblock
Specialties
- Contemporary Art, design
Groups & Associations
- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Spoken Languages
- English
Melissa Larson Resume