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I’m Kurt Woodward, a concept artist, illustrator, and 3D modeler who crafts immersive characters, environments, and visual storytelling for games and digital media. I combine award-winning graphic design and character design with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, and ZBrush to bring ideas to life.
I teach and mentor the next generation of digital artists, designing curriculum and guiding students in fundamentals of art and design. Whether I’m creating concept art for entertainment projects or supporting learners through instruction, my goal is to inspire creativity, clarity, and professional growth.
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Work Experience
Concept Art Teacher at ETSU Concept Art Teacher (East Tennessee State University)
August 1, 2023 - PresentTeach the fundamentals of art and design to undergraduate students. Design and teach a concept art course for higher-level students. Mentor and guide the next generation of digital arts students through studio instruction, critiques, and project support.
Sculpting / 3D Modeler at NECA (Remote/Contract)
January 1, 2019 - PresentUsing Maya and ZBrush skills to create 3D models intended for toy and action figure manufacturing. Produce sculpted forms suitable for high-quality downstream production workflows.
Graphic Designer at No company specified (Remote/Contract)
January 1, 2019 - PresentCreate logos, book covers, UI/UX elements, and other graphic design assets using professional design experience. Deliver clean layouts and visual systems suited for digital and print use.
Concept Artist and Illustrator at I Q Pictures
January 1, 2016 - PresentCreate unique, engaging character and environment concept art. Illustrate complex scenes for TTRPG games and video game projects, supporting world-building through visual storytelling, style consistency, and production-ready concept work.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media at East Tennessee State University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Master’s degree in Digital Media at East Tennessee State University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
Fine and Performing Arts Honors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Time Addy Silver Award (AAF)
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Manufacturing Careers Scholarship (Rutherford Business & Tech Scholarship)
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing
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