Concept Art
Concept Art
Katherine E. McSpadden
katemcspaddenart.com
katemcspaddenart@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
An artistic individual seeking storyboarding and concept art opportunities to grow in.
EDUCATION
Exceptional Minds (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Degree: Professional Certification - Motion Graphics / Concept Art June 2022
Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL)
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts, December 2013
Major: Time Arts
Waubonsee Community College (Sugar Grove, IL)
Degree: Associate of Arts, May 2010
Major: Art
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere, After Effects) 3D Max, Maya
Video / Sound Editing Software
Microsoft Office Suite
AWARDS
Electric Forest Art Installation Sponsorship, Rothbury, MI (2018)
Virginia Noe Art Scholarship, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois (2013)
Dancing with the Stars Design-a-Dance costume design contest finalist (2009, 2011)
Permanent Exhibit Selection, Orchids, Waubonsee Community College (2010)
EXPERIENCE
Reppin’ Flag Company - Designer
January 2015-Present
â–ª Create custom flag designs based on customer specifications
â–ª Produce original patterns and logos
Freelance Artist - Illustrator
January 2014-Present
â–ª Design characters and illustrations
â–ª Storyboard and layout comic pages
â–ª Ink, color, and shade comic pages for graphic novel
Goodwill Industries (Batavia, IL) – Sales Associate
August 2007-Present
â–ª Customer assistance and service
â–ª Merchandising and maintaining inventory
â–ª Implementation of loss prevention procedures
Northern Star Newspaper (Northern Illinois University) - Cartoonist
October 2012-December 2013
â–ª Created over one hundred cartoon pieces for student run newspaper serving a population of 30,000 students, faculty and staff
â–ª Produced cartoons addressing political, social and academic issues