Available to hire
Hi! I’m Davide Mastrolonardo, a Visual Development Artist based in Bristol with 10 years of experience, five in animation and five across comics, graphic design, and illustration.
I’d love the opportunity to bring the skills developed during my career to your team.
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Language
English
Fluent
Italian
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French
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Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Background Designer at SUN&MOON STUDIOS (UK)
March 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025Background design for a 2D series; created environments and contributed to overall atmospheric storytelling.
Visual Development Artist and Background Art at HOCUS POCUS STUDIO (UK)
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Visual development and background art for pitching a new kids' series; collaborated across preproduction to align on tone and design language.
Visual Development Artist at MAGIC LIGHT PICTURES (UK)
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Visual development for an upcoming series; created concept art and assets for pitching and development.
Freelance Concept and Background Artist at AARDMAN ANIMATIONS (UK)
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2024Environment, prop and character designer for multiple projects, including Lloyd of the Flies, Adventures of ArachnoFly; contributed to both series and short formats.
Environment Designer and Art Director at RED STAR STUDIO (UK)
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Environment design for Tabby McTat and art direction for Tiddler, aired on BBC.
Digital Painter at DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE (US)
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019Digital painter for Marvel illustrated books; produced color illustration and page layouts.
Junior Graphic Designer at RAFFOART COMMUNICATION (ITA)
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017Editorial design for various magazines; layout, typography and visual identity work.
Digital Colourist at IDW PUBLISHING (US)
October 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017Digital colourist for the Star Trek comic book series; contributed to multiple issues with color workflow.
Storyboard Artist at FREELANCE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Freelance storyboard artist for various projects; translated scripts into shot ideas and visual sequences.
Visual Development Artist and Art Director at RED STAR STUDIO (UK)
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Environment Designer for 'Tabby McTat' and Art Director for 'Tiddler', aired on BBC
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Storyboard work for various projects
Visual Development Artist and Background Artist at HOCUS POCUS STUDIO (UK)
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Visual development to pitch a new series for kids; background art.
Education
Intro to Blender for Concept Art (Certificate) at CGMA Master Academy
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design at CEFI INSTITUTE, ROME
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique at SCUOLA ROMANA DEI FUMETTI
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Intro to Blender for Concept Art at CGMA Master Academy
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design at CEFI INSTITUTE, ROME
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015HND Graphic Design at UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique at SCUOLA ROMANA DEI FUMETTI
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Intro to Blender for Concept Art at CGMA Master Academy
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design at CEFI INSTITUTE, ROME
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015HND Graphic Design at UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique at SCUOLA ROMANA DEI FUMETTI
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Intro to Blender for Concept Art at CGMA Master Academy
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design at CEFI INSTITUTE, ROME
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015HND Graphic Design at UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique at SCUOLA ROMANA DEI FUMETTI
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Intro to Blender for Concept Art
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Intro to Blender for Concept Art
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Intro to Blender for Concept Art
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Certificate of professional qualification in Multimedia Graphic Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015HND Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Courses in sequential art and drawing technique
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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