SPARTAN ARTIST | NINJA WARRIOR | COSPLAYER | SUPERHERO
"To Inspire dreamers to dream beyond, and push our existence to its utmost potential."
- Spartan Artist -
My name is Emmanuel McConnell, and I am the Spartan Artist. I seek to both Inspire and Empower others with the courage to live their dreams, and to become the best versions of themselves. With my art, I aim to push the boundaries of your imagination, and dare you to dream big. I create with the intent of capturing a feeling, to tell the story that best portrays the spirit of a vision. Excellence is the standard I hold my work and life by, which to me is the essence of what it means to be Spartan. I live each day as a Spartan: In pursuit of Excellence within my Mind, Body and Spirit.
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SKILLS
Illustration. Storyboard.
Visual Development.
Graphic Design.
Animation.
PROGRAMS
Abode Illustratotor. Photoshop. Animate Pro.
After Effects. Storyboard Pro.
EDUCATION
Animation Guild Master Class | Knarl Gnass - Figure Drawing.
Art Institute of California - Hollywood | Media Arts & Animation (B.S.)
affiliations
Spartan Race | Athlete.
Women In Animation | Student Member.
Animation Game Hub | Workshop Leader.
EXPERIENCE
JUMPSTART GAMES / 2018
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR - CREATE PROMOTIONAL ARTWORK FOR ALL OF JUMPSTART'S BRANDS, AS A PART OF THEIR
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TEAM
IMAGINE EVERYTHING STUDIOS / 2017
FREELANCE COLORIST - DIGITALLY CLEAN UP HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS AND COLOR THE ARTWORK
DREAMWORKS TV / 2015
WORKED ON THE ANIMATION CLEAN UP & COLOR OF THE PILOT EPISODE "TOEQUAKE" FOR THE SERIES "TIC TAK N' TOE."