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As a mature professional with a unique blend of production support and managerial experience, I help clients across publishing, games, and digital media bring visual ideas to life. I run the day-to-day operations of Lucid Shanty in Vallejo, communicating with clients to understand their needs, steering projects to milestones, and ensuring artwork aligns with expectations and deadlines. My role also covers marketing, research and development, negotiation, and maintaining a strong online presence through websites and social media. My background spans storyboard artistry for pharmaceutical and medical animations, 2D artwork for mobile games, and classroom instruction in illustration. I thrive on translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while balancing creative direction with practicality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Portfolio — _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…As a mature professional with a unique blend of production support and managerial experience, I help clients across publishing, games, and digital media bring visual ideas to life. I run the day-to-day operations of Lucid Shanty in Vallejo, communicating with clients to understand their needs, steering projects to milestones, and ensuring artwork aligns with expectations and deadlines. My role also covers marketing, research and development, negotiation, and maintaining a strong online presence through websites and social media. My background spans storyboard artistry for pharmaceutical and medical animations, 2D artwork for mobile games, and classroom instruction in illustration. I thrive on translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while balancing creative direction with practicality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Portfolio — _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jose-Luis Segura

Artist, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Illustrator, +3

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As a mature professional with a unique blend of production support and managerial experience, I help clients across publishing, games, and digital media bring visual ideas to life. I run the day-to-day operations of Lucid Shanty in Vallejo, communicating with clients to understand their needs, steering projects to milestones, and ensuring artwork aligns with expectations and deadlines. My role also covers marketing, research and development, negotiation, and maintaining a strong online presence through websites and social media. My background spans storyboard artistry for pharmaceutical and medical animations, 2D artwork for mobile games, and classroom instruction in illustration. I thrive on translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while balancing creative direction with practicality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Portfolio — _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…As a mature professional with a unique blend of production support and managerial experience, I help clients across publishing, games, and digital media bring visual ideas to life. I run the day-to-day operations of Lucid Shanty in Vallejo, communicating with clients to understand their needs, steering projects to milestones, and ensuring artwork aligns with expectations and deadlines. My role also covers marketing, research and development, negotiation, and maintaining a strong online presence through websites and social media. My background spans storyboard artistry for pharmaceutical and medical animations, 2D artwork for mobile games, and classroom instruction in illustration. I thrive on translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while balancing creative direction with practicality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Portfolio — _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

As a mature professional with a unique blend of production support and managerial experience, I help clients across publishing, games, and digital media bring visual ideas to life. I run the day-to-day operations of Lucid Shanty in Vallejo, communicating with clients to understand their needs, steering projects to milestones, and ensuring artwork aligns with expectations and deadlines. My role also covers marketing, research and development, negotiation, and maintaining a strong online presence through websites and social media.

My background spans storyboard artistry for pharmaceutical and medical animations, 2D artwork for mobile games, and classroom instruction in illustration. I thrive on translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while balancing creative direction with practicality, collaboration, and client satisfaction.

Portfolio — Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Charcoal Illustration

Fantasy Illustration

Freehand Digital Illustration

Illustration

Line Art

Experience Level

Charcoal Illustration

Expert

Fantasy Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Line Art

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Pencil Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor at Joy of Drawing

October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

I hosted a series of public library introductory art courses to adults as well as a web lecture class on illustration. These classes introduced students to the basic concepts of art making such as drawing, value, texture, pattern and composition, with the goal of exposing students to a structured approach to creating art while making it fun.

Storyboard Artist at Viscira LLC

April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

Storyboard Artist working with the Creative Lead / Creative Director to visualize engaging and scientifically accurate storyboards for pharmaceutical and medical device animations. Create color concept art to depict key frames from the storyboards.

2D Artist at Machine Zone

May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Designed a variety of creative assets, concepts and UI designs for five MMO mobile games. Met with team leads and members to establish style guides and match existing visual styles for games. Collaborate with the design team to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment and adhere to art quality standards.

2D Artist at Enthusiast Ent.

September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012

Illustrated various game assets for online social media and mobile devices. Researched and conceptualized the look and feel of the illustrations needed. Meet project milestones and set deadlines.

Illustrator at Intuary Inc.

September 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Illustrated children’s stories for online and mobile device viewing. Worked closely with the creative director and project manager to deliver age appropriate illustrations in a lively and educational way. Meeting project deadlines to maximize on budget constraints.

Freelance Illustrator at Self

December 31, 2010 - Present

I run the day to day business of Lucid Shanty. As an illustrator, I communicate with and assess the needs of my clients to ensure that I meet project milestones, making sure work conforms to their expectations and always meet their deadlines. Among my responsibilities are included; marketing, research and development, negotiating, and updating web as well as social media sites.

Instructor at Academy of Art University

July 31, 2007 - November 30, 2007

Instructed a predominately introductory class called Sketching for Communication. The class gave a general overview of the fundamentals of art and its concepts with applications towards various disciplines. Leading the class by professional example I guided students through a series of exercises to build upon the skills gained from the previous lessons as well as building student confidence.