I'm an experienced Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist with over 12 years in film and television, creating realistic environments and visual worlds that support strong storytelling. I'm excited to join a collaborative VFX studio where creativity, skill, and attention to detail can bring every project to life.…

Kaiser Thomas

I'm an experienced Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist with over 12 years in film and television, creating realistic environments and visual worlds that support strong storytelling. I'm excited to join a collaborative VFX studio where creativity, skill, and attention to detail can bring every project to life.…

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I’m an experienced Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist with over 12 years in film and television, creating realistic environments and visual worlds that support strong storytelling.

I’m excited to join a collaborative VFX studio where creativity, skill, and attention to detail can bring every project to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist at Rodeo VFX
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created photo-realistic digital matte paintings and set up 3D camera projections using Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke. Collaborated with art directors and VFX teams to integrate mattes into live-action footage, ensuring realism, correct lighting, and seamless continuity.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist at Folks VFX
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Delivered digital matte paintings and concept art for feature productions; worked with VFX Supervisors to ensure lighting, perspective, and camera alignment; contributed to environment design and look development.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist (Freelance) at Spin VFX
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Produced high-quality matte paintings and concept art for multiple sequences; maintained style consistency and collaborated with pipeline teams to ensure smooth integration into live-action footage.
3D Sculpting Artist (Freelance) at Object Unlimited
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Created detailed 3D sculptures and supporting assets for project briefs; collaborated with artists to ensure cohesive visual language and timely delivery.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist at Spin VFX
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Led digital matte painting and concept art for several shows; ensured adherence to art direction, lighting, and continuity across sequences; supported cross-department collaboration.
Digital Matte Painter and 3D Texturing Artist at MARZ
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Created environment textures and matte paintings; assisted with lighting and shading to achieve photoreal integration with live-action plates.
Digital Matte Painter and 3D Texturing Artist at Intelligent Creatures
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018
Worked on digital matte paintings and 3D texturing for film and television projects; contributed to look development and environment design.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist (Freelance) at Rodeo VFX
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Provided photo-realistic digital matte paintings and integrated 3D camera projections into live-action footage using Photoshop, Maya, and Nuke. Collaborated with art directors and FX teams to establish look and ensure seamless integration within production deadlines.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist (Freelance) at Folks VFX
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Delivered high-quality digital matte paintings and concept art, ensuring continuity of lighting, color, and perspective with the shot sequence. Worked closely with senior artists to meet shot goals and client expectations.
3D Sculpting Artist (Freelance) at Objex Unlimited
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
3D sculpting and asset creation for a range of projects; collaborated with modeling and texture teams to integrate assets into pipelines.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist at Spin VFX
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
DM P and concept art; produced environment paintings and texture details to support scenes, maintaining continuity with the project’s visual language.
Digital Matte Painter and Concept Artist at Spin VFX
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Created photo-realistic matte paintings and concept designs; collaborated with production to ensure continuity with story and lighting.
3D Sculpting Artist at Objex Unlimited
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Produced 3D sculpting assets for pre-visualization and prop modeling; worked with design and art teams.
Video Editor at Crown Productions and Shark Network
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Edited music videos and promotional content; contributed to post-production workflow and storytelling.

Education

3D Animation Art & Design at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Graphic Design Program at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Television Broadcasting at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
3D Animation Art & Design at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Graphic Design Program at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Television Broadcasting at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
3D Animation Art & Design at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Graphic Design Program at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Television Broadcasting at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

Orphan Black - Best Visual Effects for Television Series (Nomination) – Canadian Screen Awards 2017
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Orphan Black - Best Visual Effects for Television Series (Nomination) – Canadian Screen Awards 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Hyena Road - Best Visual Effects for Film (Win) – Canadian Screen Awards 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Remember - Best Visual Effects for Film (Nomination) – Canadian Screen Awards 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level