I am a concept artist and illustrator, mostly focusing on characters, creatures and storytelling keyframes, though I happily take on any challenge I am given. Fantasy is my favourite genre. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I have over 10 years of experience from the industry, mainly working as a concept artist for VFX studios and creative agencies around the world. I am also the creator of a children's graphic novel series that is published in Norway and several other countries. I love working with colour and light to create different moods, and story is always at the foundation of all my designs. I strive to be as versatile as possible, and I get excited by new challenges. Photoshop is my go-to tool of the trade. I am very familiar with the 3D pipeline. I never use AI in any of my work. I lived and worked in London for 3 years, before moving to Norway in 2018. I have experience from advertising, film, games and graphic novels.

Michelle Tolo

I am a concept artist and illustrator, mostly focusing on characters, creatures and storytelling keyframes, though I happily take on any challenge I am given. Fantasy is my favourite genre. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I have over 10 years of experience from the industry, mainly working as a concept artist for VFX studios and creative agencies around the world. I am also the creator of a children's graphic novel series that is published in Norway and several other countries. I love working with colour and light to create different moods, and story is always at the foundation of all my designs. I strive to be as versatile as possible, and I get excited by new challenges. Photoshop is my go-to tool of the trade. I am very familiar with the 3D pipeline. I never use AI in any of my work. I lived and worked in London for 3 years, before moving to Norway in 2018. I have experience from advertising, film, games and graphic novels.

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I am a concept artist and illustrator, mostly focusing on characters, creatures and storytelling keyframes, though I happily take on any challenge I am given. Fantasy is my favourite genre.

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

I have over 10 years of experience from the industry, mainly working as a concept artist for VFX studios and creative agencies around the world. I am also the creator of a children’s graphic novel series that is published in Norway and several other countries.

I love working with colour and light to create different moods, and story is always at the foundation of all my designs. I strive to be as versatile as possible, and I get excited by new challenges.

Photoshop is my go-to tool of the trade. I am very familiar with the 3D pipeline. I never use AI in any of my work.

I lived and worked in London for 3 years, before moving to Norway in
2018. I have experience from advertising, film, games and graphic
novels.

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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Concept Artist & Illustrator at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 1, 2017 - October 30, 2025
Character designs, background designs, illustrations etc. made for VFX, feature animation and games marketing. Clients include MPC, Bethesda Softworks, Electric Theatre Collective, Analog, Maverick Media, UNIT, Prodigious, Fire Without Smoke, Riot, Gimpville and several others.
Concept Artist at MPC London
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Character and background designs, FX concepts, pitch work, and some DMP for clients such as Heineken, IKEA, Boots, Cushelle, Lexus, Milka, and many more.
Concept Artist Intern at MPC London
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Internship at MPC, doing all sorts of designs for many different clients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Computer Graphic Art at The Animation Workshop
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Classical life drawing at The Drawing Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services
    uniE621 ImagineFX - Mystical Machines
    A painting I did for an ImagineFX challenge, which was featured in the magazine.
    uniE621 Elven Warrior Lady
    Personal project.
    uniE621 DnD - Red Dragon Battle
    Personal project, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons.