Skilled, highly motivated artist focused on high-quality animation and illustration. Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a passion for illustration. Successful at working independently or collaboratively in a changing and multitasking environment. Adept at character design/animation, background design/animation, action shots, 2D VFX, video game animation/illustration, character rigging, and creating satisfying movement and visuals through talent and artistry. Versed in a range of styles, techniques, and software.

Brian Kuhn

Skilled, highly motivated artist focused on high-quality animation and illustration. Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a passion for illustration. Successful at working independently or collaboratively in a changing and multitasking environment. Adept at character design/animation, background design/animation, action shots, 2D VFX, video game animation/illustration, character rigging, and creating satisfying movement and visuals through talent and artistry. Versed in a range of styles, techniques, and software.

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Skilled, highly motivated artist focused on high-quality animation and illustration.

Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a passion for illustration.

Successful at working independently or collaboratively in a changing and multitasking environment.

Adept at character design/animation, background design/animation, action shots, 2D VFX, video game animation/illustration, character rigging, and creating satisfying movement and visuals through talent and artistry.

Versed in a range of styles, techniques, and software.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Korean
Intermediate

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of Missouri
August 25, 2014 - December 16, 2016
Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) at Saint Louis Community College
August 22, 2011 - May 12, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Happy Hamster Jumping Love GIF
    Created for a romance/relationship app I am interning on. This was the first GIF I created for them. character 2D animation cute hamster romance love valentinesday cartoon adobe animate animator
    uniE608 Snake Animation
    Client rents their pet ball python out for music videos and wanted a cool looping gif of their snake to use for their business. This site doesn't show moving gifs, so I have uploaded a video of the animation, which would normally be looping to achieve an infinite movement effect. 2D animation video snake python business advert cartoon animator art
    uniE608 Animated Short for YouTuber/Podcaster
    I made this for one of my favorite YouTube/Podcast personalities, Miles Bonsignore, who became known from his work with The Try Guys as well as his own podcast Perfect Person. 2D video cartoon animator characterdesign animation art artist YouTube Podcast short funny comedy videoeditor
    uniE608 Bugs Bunny Sample
    I wanted to see what the style of Looney Tunes animation was like by watching and then attempting to copy the drawing and animation style in the episode "A Hair-Raising Hare" and this was the sample I made. Just a few seconds to see what it was like, but I am happy with the result. video animator characteranimator cartoon LooneyTunes BugsBunny classic animation tv short
    uniE608 Explainer Video Animation
    Client requested I animate 2 workers high fiving in a work environment. Needed to be a looping gif for a presentation, but since you can't upload gifs on this site I have changed it to a video of the animation. graphicdesigner motiongraphics animator 2D 2Danimation explainer video
    uniE608 Explainer Video Animation
    Client requested I animate a black silhouette of a man at his laptop while hours pass on the clock, becoming frustrated and tired. Needed to be a looping gif for a presentation, but since you can't upload gifs on this site I have changed it to a video of the animation. graphicdesigner motiongraphics animator 2D 2Danimation explainer video
    uniE608 Concept Art Animation
    I created this concept art and animated the environment. It is based on a short series I am creating, and the concept for this scene is a dive bar for bugs, made out of an old cardboard box. Designed, drawn, animated by me using Toon Boom Harmony. video animator art artist animation short cartoon design
    uniE608 Animated Short
    I made this to play with Toon Boom Harmony after switching from Adobe Animate. Characters, background, and props are all designed, drawn, and animated by me. video animator director characterdesign art artist animation
    uniE608 YouTube Intro Animation
    Client needed an animated intro for her food and travel YouTube channel - she requested it be a pumpkin falling and splatting on a wooden deck covered in leaves. I designed, drew, and animated the intro for her in Adobe Animate video animator 2D 2Danimation YouTube Stream motiongraphics design art animation
    uniE608 YouTube Intro Animation
    Client needed an animated intro for her food and travel YouTube channel - she requested it be a green tomato falling and splatting on a plate on a white marble surface. I designed, drew, and animated the intro for her in Adobe Animate video animator 2D 2Danimation YouTube Stream motiongraphics design art animation