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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years in the animation industry, specializing in Visual Effects Animation, Visual Development, Prop and Character Design, Layout and Storyboard. I have served as a Directing Supervisor in the Philippines and Korea, and I also work across graphic design, branding, and digital illustration for web, print, and film. Beyond client work, I lead community art initiatives and mentor emerging artists. In addition to professional practice, I teach and mentor at the college level, lead workshops for aspiring muralists through my S.M.A.R.T. Project, and actively contribute to Stockton’s arts scene. I’m passionate about blending art and education to celebrate cultural diversity and empower the next generation of creatives through hands-on experience and collaboration.…I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years in the animation industry, specializing in Visual Effects Animation, Visual Development, Prop and Character Design, Layout and Storyboard. I have served as a Directing Supervisor in the Philippines and Korea, and I also work across graphic design, branding, and digital illustration for web, print, and film. Beyond client work, I lead community art initiatives and mentor emerging artists. In addition to professional practice, I teach and mentor at the college level, lead workshops for aspiring muralists through my S.M.A.R.T. Project, and actively contribute to Stockton’s arts scene. I’m passionate about blending art and education to celebrate cultural diversity and empower the next generation of creatives through hands-on experience and collaboration.

Michael Oliva

Animator, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years in the animation industry, specializing in Visual Effects Animation, Visual Development, Prop and Character Design, Layout and Storyboard. I have served as a Directing Supervisor in the Philippines and Korea, and I also work across graphic design, branding, and digital illustration for web, print, and film. Beyond client work, I lead community art initiatives and mentor emerging artists. In addition to professional practice, I teach and mentor at the college level, lead workshops for aspiring muralists through my S.M.A.R.T. Project, and actively contribute to Stockton’s arts scene. I’m passionate about blending art and education to celebrate cultural diversity and empower the next generation of creatives through hands-on experience and collaboration.…I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years in the animation industry, specializing in Visual Effects Animation, Visual Development, Prop and Character Design, Layout and Storyboard. I have served as a Directing Supervisor in the Philippines and Korea, and I also work across graphic design, branding, and digital illustration for web, print, and film. Beyond client work, I lead community art initiatives and mentor emerging artists. In addition to professional practice, I teach and mentor at the college level, lead workshops for aspiring muralists through my S.M.A.R.T. Project, and actively contribute to Stockton’s arts scene. I’m passionate about blending art and education to celebrate cultural diversity and empower the next generation of creatives through hands-on experience and collaboration.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years in the animation industry, specializing in Visual Effects Animation, Visual Development, Prop and Character Design, Layout and Storyboard. I have served as a Directing Supervisor in the Philippines and Korea, and I also work across graphic design, branding, and digital illustration for web, print, and film. Beyond client work, I lead community art initiatives and mentor emerging artists.

In addition to professional practice, I teach and mentor at the college level, lead workshops for aspiring muralists through my S.M.A.R.T. Project, and actively contribute to Stockton’s arts scene. I’m passionate about blending art and education to celebrate cultural diversity and empower the next generation of creatives through hands-on experience and collaboration.

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Founder / Senior Art Director at S.M.A.R.T. Project (Stockton Mural Art Resource Team)

January 1, 2009 - Present

Founder and Senior Art Director of an artist cooperative that mentors muralists and local youth to produce public art. Lead project coordination, community outreach, mural planning, and collaboration to replace graffiti-ridden walls with murals celebrating Stockton's history and cultural diversity.

Adjunct Professor at San Joaquin Delta College – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023

Arts and Communication Division teaching graphic design software applications (Adobe CS) in alignment with classic art curriculum principles.

Art Instructor / High School at Vent ure Academy – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Taught High School Art including Drawing, shading, perspective, watercolor and acrylic painting, pen & ink, scratchboard, logo design, and calligraphy.

Art Director at StreamWorks / HATTAIL – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Managed all graphics for both companies, created logos and corporate identities, produced digital illustration for advertising, silk screen and embroidery, trade show graphics, signage, packaging, and led product photo archive. Scripted and directed product demo videos and supervised postproduction editing.

Vinyl Cutter / Sign Production at Harbor Signs – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

In charge of vinyl cutting, weeding and application.

Instructional Support – Arts & Communication Division at Joaquin Delta College – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023

Provided instructional support; currently teaching Traditional Hand Drawn Animation, Storyboarding for TV/Film/Gaming/Advertising, and Digital Illustration (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop).

Animator / Illustrator at Miracle Studios, Richfield, WI

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Animated Visual Effects for two TV commercials; supervised layout and designed props; produced advertising collateral; illustrated a children's book.

Founder / President at Olivagrafix – Stockton, CA

January 1, 2004 - Present

Founded a design studio producing digital illustration and conceptual design for print and film; silk screening and vector logos; signage production and output to vinyl cutting plotters; managed art files and client delivery.

Animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation – Walt Disney World, FL

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2004

Animated Visual Effects; worked as a Key Assistant Animator on multiple feature films; contributed to Visual Development and Prop Design during pre-production; animated visuals for commercials and attractions.

Animator / Visual Effects / Layout Supervisor at Animation (Don Bluth, Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, Ruby-Spears, etc.)

January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1995

Visual Effects Animator; supervised layout in Manila with a crew of 24; supervised an animated short film in Seoul with a studio of over 300 artists; contributed as Animator/Illustrator on numerous feature films and TV series.