I am an independent freelance artist, writer, character designer, and visual development artist who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals and stories. I'm open to working on good, true, and beautiful stories, whether they're my own or handed to me, and I'm especially interested in freelance screenwriting gigs and collaboration on character design and visual development projects.

Luke Canady

I am an independent freelance artist, writer, character designer, and visual development artist who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals and stories. I'm open to working on good, true, and beautiful stories, whether they're my own or handed to me, and I'm especially interested in freelance screenwriting gigs and collaboration on character design and visual development projects.

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I am an independent freelance artist, writer, character designer, and visual development artist who loves turning concepts into vivid visuals and stories.

I’m open to working on good, true, and beautiful stories, whether they’re my own or handed to me, and I’m especially interested in freelance screenwriting gigs and collaboration on character design and visual development projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Custodian (North Dining) at Ball State University
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Trained in food safety and proper procedure; cleaned tables and floors, emptied trash receptacles, mopped floors, dish room duties, and occasional laundry tasks.
Counselor-in-Training at SpringHill Day Camp
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Developed leadership skills by overseeing a group of roughly 12 children, facilitated daily activities, and collaborated with a team of counselors to construct curricula for ages 6-13.
Custodian at Ball State University - North Dining
October 1, 2024 - Present
Trained in food safety and proper procedure when dealing with spills; wiped down tables, swept floors, emptied trash receptacles in both food concepts, mopped floors, and did occasional work in the dish room and hung up laundry when needed.
Counselor-in-Training at SpringHill Day Camp
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Developed leadership skills by overseeing a group of roughly 12 children to help teach the principles of the Bible; facilitated daily activities such as playing games, children’s festivities, and learning activities; collaborated with a team of 4+ counselors to construct a curriculum for children ages 6-13.
Freelance Artist / Writer / Character Designer / Visual Development Artist at Candy Characters and Creations
September 1, 2019 - Present
Independent freelance artist, writer, character designer, visual development artist, and all-around idea guy. Developing multiple in-development animated series concepts (Eternal Kingdoms, Ex-Villains for Hire, Integrated, Starblade Paladins) and film concepts (Party Mix, Ballad of the Evernights). Open to freelance screenwriting and collaboration on character design and visual development projects.
Custodian at Ball State University
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Trained in food safety and proper procedures when dealing with select spills. Wiped down tables, swept floors, emptied trash receptacles in food concepts, mopped floors, and did occasional work in the dish room and laundry when needed.

Education

Master of Arts in Media at Ball State University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications (Film and Media Studies Concentrations) at Ball State University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Minor in Studio Art at Ball State University
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Minor in Spanish at Ball State University
March 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Master of Arts at Ball State University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Ball State University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Minor: Studio Art at Ball State University
August 1, 2022 - March 3, 2026
Minor: Spanish at Ball State University
March 1, 2023 - March 3, 2026
Master of Arts in Media at Ball State University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications (Film & Media Studies, with concentrations in Studio Art and Spanish) at Ball State University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services