Ellie is concept development artist from Minnestoa, working as a freelancer in visual development, illustration, and graphic design contracts.
Ellie is concept development artist from Minnestoa, working as a freelancer in visual development, illustration, and graphic design contracts. She received her BFA in Concept Development for Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design with a minor in Visual Effects. She currently works for Nehslo Animation Studios as their Head of Design but is actively looking for other animation and design roles to help further her career. She is looking primarily for full-time employment and dreams of one day working in the entertainment animation industry.
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
Autodesk Maya
BlenderThis project was for the launch of a clothing brand. The client wanted a 1920-30's animation character style for the frog and skeleton and really encapsulate the rubber-hose style. Done in Adobe Illustrator illustration rubberhose frog skeleton characterdesign graphicdesign clothingdesign branding illustrator designer
A personally driven advertisement assignment that I created while interning at Pixel Farm in Minneapolis, MN. For this animation I was responsible for the character rigs and animation, as well as the 2D animation. I also created storyboards, animatics, and style frames to explore the final concept before final execution. See the full breakdown here, https://www.twine.net/signin/coffee-tango. Camera Move by Alicia Reece-Allen | Background Square Animation by Shun Matsuhashi animation characteranimation 2danimation puppetanimation
"The Shepherd's Flock" is a short 2D animated film that was created as my senior thesis film. The film is not currently available for public view yet, but you can see visual development work. background designs, and storyboards on my website here https://www.twine.net/signin/the-shepherds-flock-visdev. This project was made possible by an amazing group of students that I lead as director. I worked with my teammates on finalizing the story over the course of year and creating artwork that enhanced the story. backgroundartist illustrator visualdevelopment
A small collection of illustrations done while exploring ways of rendering environments and inspired by local weather. This piece in particular is inspired by Canadian wildfires that made my Minnesotan sky very hazy. Other works in this collection you can find here, https://www.twine.net/signin/illustration illustrator
A collaboration with The Fermentorium brewery to redesign and update their Groove Cycle THC drink line. The original design, made with AI, needed to be upgraded so that the brand was more exciting as well as more cohesive as new flavors were released. For the redesign, I pulled inspiration from the 1970's disco era and used lots of bright colors and musical undertones to complete the design. You can see the fill sample here, https://www.twine.net/signin/posts/ellie-copeland-424175209_groove-cycle-branding-breakdown-activity-7301026606494404608-g_aO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADTiNxwBOAxZfCn1gOb4jyufkSmDiInkfvg illustrator branding graphicdesign
A fun challenge done for the Character Design Challenge on Instagram for August's prompt. illustrator characterdesign
A fun personal client who wanted illustrative invites done for her wedding. illustrator wedding weddinginvite poster card carddesign
A collection of work I created for the short film "Carved In Stone". I worked closely with the director, art director, and producer to create concept art for their environmental creation into Unreal Engine, and creating the film's poster for promotional purposes. See the full work here, https://www.twine.net/signin/carved-in-stone illustrator conceptartist
Worked under the founder creating a diverse and capable design team for current and future projects. In charge of direction for short films while aiding in concept development, writing, and art direction. Guided and critiqued the creative team to ensure all work remains on-brand to the production. Helped establish a uniform brand for the company and maintain a professional presence online.
Created original animations, characters and 2D puppet rigs, illustrations, and animatics for commercials and internal projects. Collaborated with creative leads to improve narrative styles and artistic choices. Created finalized work within Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Procreate.
Created an original concept including script, character designs, environmental designs, and key images to pitch. Led a small team in visual development and animation style. Provided constructive criticism to guide art direction and maintain consistency. Coordinated across departments to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
BFA in Concept Development for Animation - Minor in Visual Effects
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