Hi! I’m Davide “MikoDayo”, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I create visually engaging and emotionally resonant work across illustration, motion graphics, CGI, compositing, and video editing, with experience in stylized 3D character and props modeling.

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Hi! I’m Davide “MikoDayo”, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I create visually engaging and emotionally resonant work across illustration, motion graphics, CGI, compositing, and video editing, with experience in stylized 3D character and props modeling.

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Hi! I’m Davide “MikoDayo”, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. I create visually engaging and emotionally resonant work across illustration, motion graphics, CGI, compositing, and video editing, with experience in stylized 3D character and props modeling.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director and Team Lead – Spark Grove (Indie game) at Spark Grove / Indie Game Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Defined the visual style, created 2D and 3D assets, and coordinated the creative team; collaborated with developers to integrate art direction with gameplay and player experience.
Freelance 3D Character Creator at Independent Freelance
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Managed freelance commissions for 3D character creation, handling full pipeline: modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and rendering.
Co-Founder / Art Director at Stellar Ink
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Overseeing art direction, visual storytelling, and production of illustrations and visual content for artistic and narrative projects.
Freelance Artist – Collaboration with Vinci Games at Vinci Games (Indie)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Created 3D character models and assets; managed full pipeline.
Lead Artist and Art Director – URCA (StellarInk Studio) at StellarInk Studio
December 1, 2024 - Present
Overseeing art direction, storyboard, backgrounds, and character rendering; producing illustrations and visual content; project won national competition by Feltrinelli.
Narrative Short Film – Project Lead (Writer/Director/Editor/CGI) at Self / Stellar Ink
January 1, 2025 - Present
Handled writing, directing, editing, CGI, composition, and visual direction; managed full production pipeline for a 10-minute short; selected for competition.

Education

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Qualifications

Prospective studies in Illustration, Animation, and Visual Storytelling
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services