I’m Nolan Brewer, a Toronto-based 2D artist with a passion for translating scripts into stunning and unique visuals. I design environments, paint scenes under consistent art direction, and collaborate with directors to bring telling moments to life across multiple viewing angles and times of day. Over the years I’ve led layout tasks, mentored artists, and contributed to productions for IoM Media, Lanark Productions, Pipeline Studios, Secret Location, and Storyberry Inc. I love turning creative ideas into story-driven backdrops and assets that support pacing and storytelling.…

Nolan Brewer

I’m Nolan Brewer, a Toronto-based 2D artist with a passion for translating scripts into stunning and unique visuals. I design environments, paint scenes under consistent art direction, and collaborate with directors to bring telling moments to life across multiple viewing angles and times of day. Over the years I’ve led layout tasks, mentored artists, and contributed to productions for IoM Media, Lanark Productions, Pipeline Studios, Secret Location, and Storyberry Inc. I love turning creative ideas into story-driven backdrops and assets that support pacing and storytelling.…

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I’m Nolan Brewer, a Toronto-based 2D artist with a passion for translating scripts into stunning and unique visuals. I design environments, paint scenes under consistent art direction, and collaborate with directors to bring telling moments to life across multiple viewing angles and times of day.
Over the years I’ve led layout tasks, mentored artists, and contributed to productions for IoM Media, Lanark Productions, Pipeline Studios, Secret Location, and Storyberry Inc. I love turning creative ideas into story-driven backdrops and assets that support pacing and storytelling.

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English
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Work Experience

Environment Painter / 2D Artist at IoM Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design new environments and create paintings of different views and times of day for previously established locations, maintaining consistency of art style.
Layout Supervisor at Lanark Productions
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created shot lists, scene breakdowns, and assigned work to layout artists; assisted with camera angles, perspective, and consistency by providing constructive feedback and redraws; collaborated with the art director for visual development of locations and backgrounds.
2D Layout Artist at Pipeline Studios
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Collaborated with the Art Director and Layout Supervisor to break down scripts and design dozens of locations and settings based on approved scripts to be used as backgrounds for animation. Covered for the Layout Supervisor when necessary, executed episode breakdowns, created assets for artists to work on, delegated tasks, created the Background List, revised others' work for better consistency, and incorporated client feedback.
Storyboard Artist at Secret Location
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Storyboard Artist responsibilities in Toronto, translating scripts into visual sequences and shots.
Storyboard Artist at Storyberry Inc
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Storyboard Artist duties contributing to visual development and shot planning for projects in Toronto.

Education

Diploma in Concept Art for Animation and Video Games at Max The Mutt College of Animation and Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment

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