Freelance animator and artist creating 2D/3D animation, digital and traditional paintings, and illustration work for clients and collaborative film projects. Skilled in storyboarding and sketching to support animation pipelines from concept through production. I also support animation education through teaching-assistant duties, providing critiques and feedback to help students improve their 3D animated work. Comfortable working across tools like Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Toon Boom, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Tyree J. Pean

Freelance animator and artist creating 2D/3D animation, digital and traditional paintings, and illustration work for clients and collaborative film projects. Skilled in storyboarding and sketching to support animation pipelines from concept through production. I also support animation education through teaching-assistant duties, providing critiques and feedback to help students improve their 3D animated work. Comfortable working across tools like Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Toon Boom, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Available to hire

Freelance animator and artist creating 2D/3D animation, digital and traditional paintings, and illustration work for clients and collaborative film projects. Skilled in storyboarding and sketching to support animation pipelines from concept through production.

I also support animation education through teaching-assistant duties, providing critiques and feedback to help students improve their 3D animated work. Comfortable working across tools like Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Toon Boom, and Adobe Creative Suite.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Overnight Stocker
April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Stocked products throughout the supermarket, ensuring items were placed neatly within their designated areas.
Teaching Assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 6, 2026 - March 12, 2026
Teacher's assistant for a Savannah College of Art and Design 3D animation course. I assisted the professor with giving feedback to students and providing necessary assistance to their projects.
Teacher’s Assistant at Savannah College of Arts & Design
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Assisted a professor by critiquing students’ 3D animated work and providing helpful feedback and guidance to improve animation projects.
Freelance Animator / Artist
June 1, 2021 - Present
Developed paintings (digital, oil, and acrylic) for customers based on selected images and/or topics. Collaborated with other artists to complete animation projects, including short films, 3D animations, and 2D animations, and supported illustration, storyboarding, and sketching as needed.
Freelance Animator / Artist at Self-employed
June 1, 2021 - Present
Develop paintings (digital, oil, and acrylic) for customers based on their selected images and/or topics. Work in collaboration with other artists to complete animation projects (short films, 3D animations, and 2D animations). Also skilled in illustration, storyboarding, and sketching as needed by customers.
Stack Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University Cabell Library
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Assisted with inventorying, sorting, and stocking library books. Assisted library guests as needed.
Volunteer at Paws Humane Society
July 31, 2015 - April 30, 2017
Assisted in walking and monitoring dogs in the shelter.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (Animation) at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 1, 2021 - November 12, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking) at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma (Honors) at Columbus High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Masters of Fine Arts (Animation) at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 1, 2021 - March 13, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking) at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma (Honors) at Columbus High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Masters of Fine Arts (Animation) at Savannah College of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2026
Bachelor's of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking) at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Master of Fine Arts (Animation) at Savannah College of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking) at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Non-Profit Organization
    Shut Your D**n Mouth
    This is a personal animation project exploring both character animation and dialogue. The audio is from the song "Shut Your Damn Mouth" by Labrinth animator
    Shocking Discovery
    This is an animation I created, focusing on facial animation. In this scene, a woman casually browses the internet before coming into contact with something horrifying.
    I Know Who I Am!
    This is an animation I created using audio from the movie Tropic Thunder. In this scene, a mechanic is being challenged about his ability to complete a task, resulting in a furious reaction.
    Swiss Army Knife
    This video is a breakdown of how I modeled an textured a swiss army knife in Maya and modeled and textured an environment in the same software.
    Antoine
    This is digital portrait I was commissioned to make for a model named Antoine
    Watchmen
    This digital painting is part of a series of paintings that depicted characters that impacted me in someway. This painting depicts the character Angela Abar, who was a fierce warrior for justice in HBO's The Watchmen
    Anyone Home?
    This digital painting is part of a series that involves characters from cinema that have impacted me in some way. This painting displays the character Mrs. Kwan, from the live action adaptation of Cat in the Hat. This character displayed both external and internal characteristics that I found intriguing, resulting in this portrait study referenced from the film.