About the Artist
An up and coming artist with interests in digital work, Kenya Thompson also has a strong background in traditional mediums like costume design, pen and ink, sculpture, make up artistry, and drawing from life.
Originally from Greensboro, NC, she attends Savannah College of Art and Design and is working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Sequential Art and a minor in Interactive Design and Game Development.
Currently finishing up her senior year at SCAD, she is not only working to gain a foot hold in the professional world but also continuing to explore all her interests as an artist.
Resume
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Kenya
Danielle Thompson
219
Green Valley Rd.
Greensboro,
NC 27403
(336)
324-9448
kenya.kdthompson@gmail.com
http://www.kdthompson.com
Qualification: Background
in Mixology and Responsible Alcohol Service to Patrons
Education: Professional
Bartending Institute Greensboro,
NC
Mixology 2009
·
Completed
Mixology Certification
·
Completed
Responsible Alcohol Service Certification
Savannah
College of Art and Design Savannah,
GA
Sequential
Art 2010
· Field of Study:
Sequential Art (emphasis in Video Game)
· Enrolled in summer
programs in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
· As a senior project,
constructed a Design Document and accompanying concept designs for future game
design pitch.
Interpersonal Skills:
· Proven record of
working within a budget.
· Pleasant speaking
voice.
· Honest, friendly,
outstanding communication skills.
· Highly imaginative
with many innovative ideas.
· Enjoys working with
people.
· Dedicated and
meticulous.
Technical
Skills:
|
· Adobe Creative Suite |
· Mixology |
· Prop Construction |
· Costume Design |
|
· Make up Design |
· Microsoft Office |
· Traditional Sculpture |
· Final Draft 7 |
|
· Dreamweaver 8 |
· Flash 8 |
· Final Cut Express |
· Corel Painter IX |
Employment: Self
Employed Greensboro,
NC
Illustrator Summer
2004 to Present
· Drawn and painted
illustrations for use by various media to explain and adorn the printed and
spoken word.
· Studied layouts,
sketches of proposed illustrations and related materials to become familiar
with assignment.
· Formulated concept and
rendered illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory and imagination.
· Trained young children
in basics of design principles and basic mechanics of drawing and rendering.
Jo-Anne
Fabrics and Crafts Greensboro,
NC
Team
Member Summer
2004 to Summer 2006
Publications: Anthology
of Poetry by Young Americans 2000
References: References and portfolio available
upon request.