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.