Blake A. Loukota

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Cell: (815) –528–0928

abg605@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a position as a concept artist

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Summary of Qualifications Quick Learner, Adaptive, Strong listener,

Insinuative

• 5+ Years experience working with photoshop

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up to Cs3, 1 year working with Corel Painter Detail orientated, Quality Driven, Creative,

x4 Loves Challenge

o Experience working with most • Strong understanding of 3 dimensional and 2

adobe Cs programs dimensional art work

• 5+ Years doing commission based artwork Comfortable incorporating

for personal clients the following principles of

art

• 2+ Years at Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago

o color theory

• Developed art skills over the course of my

o perspective

life

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Various mediums including digital, form

oil, water, color pencils, graphite

o anatomy

Summary of Personality Traits

Experience

• Commission based work for clients

o Working with an individual to work out a project or single piece

Editing and reworking concepts until a strong base is made

Using reference material to better understand the needs of the project

Developing new techniques and style to suit the project at hand

• Personal Works

o Networking with other artists to develop strong feedback

o Trying new ways of going about a project to find the best route

• Team Work

o Matching styles with other artists to maintain continuity

o Staying calm in high stress situations to thrive in an ever changing industry

Employment History

2006 – 2007 Manager, Starbucks Stocking, Ordering, Shift Management, Fill – In Cashier

2006 – Current Date Freelance Graphic Designer / Concept artist Using photoshop and other adobe programs

to design logos and websites

2008 – 2009 Film Technician, Tivoli Enterprises Movie Theaters Maintaining Film integrity, Building

film reels, making sure films run on exact schedules

2009 – Current Date Art Director, Terra Chaos Entertainment Managing Art projects, directing teams for

production, Laying out workflows for game and movie production

Education

Grant Community High School – Graduated 06, Deans List, Honors, 1st in regional Art competition

Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago – Currently Attending - Deans List, Game Doc. Recognition by Robert Blake

Director of Art Chicago and Johnny Wilson, Wizards of the Coast

References available upon request

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