Artist Resume • Abigail Anne Howland

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Digital Animation (University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2015 - 2019)

• Major studies using Maya in character animation, 3D modeling (organic, hard surface, character, environment, etc.), UV unwrapping and layout, texturing and rendering.

• Specialized in 3D modeling, 3D sculpting, hand-painted texturing, 3D texturing, PBR and Toon shaders and materials, graphical optimization, art direction, and project management.

• Additional studies in graphic design, web design, storyboard development and visual storytelling, photography, printmaking, sculpture, painting, drawing, 3D film production, game design and development, C/C++ programming, and Mel/Python scripting.

Experience

Freelance Digital Artist: Abigaia Art (2014 - present)

• Conducting commissions with online clientele using art-oriented websites such as ArtStation, Sketchfab, and DeviantArt.
  

• Using self-funded tools and resources to create digital artwork and assets: illustrations, paintings, drawings, logos, graphic designs, 3D models, and other 3D assets for largely non-commercial purposes and some commercial purposes.

• Engaging in self-driven learning and online marketing research, practicing professionalism in all online engagements, and defining an online individual brand under an artist alias.

Contracted Concept Artist / 3D Artist at Little Wizard Games, LLC (2017 - present)

• Art Director: Leading and managing other contracted artists.

• 3D Character Artist: Designing, modeling, rigging, and animating stylized, low-poly, & high fidelity 3D characters.
  

• 3D Environment Artist: Designing and modeling 3D props, architecture, landscapes, and other level design assets.

Skills

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