Hello! I am Vahe Grigorian, a storyboard artist and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in composition, color, and watercolor techniques, and I love collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. In my freelance work, I have partnered with Disney Imagineering, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and many agencies to create compelling storyboards and art that communicates clearly and beautifully. I also teach drawing and watercolor workshops, sharing techniques in values, composition, and painting to help others grow, while continuing to pursue high-quality animation and advertising projects.…

Vahe Grigorian

Hello! I am Vahe Grigorian, a storyboard artist and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in composition, color, and watercolor techniques, and I love collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. In my freelance work, I have partnered with Disney Imagineering, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and many agencies to create compelling storyboards and art that communicates clearly and beautifully. I also teach drawing and watercolor workshops, sharing techniques in values, composition, and painting to help others grow, while continuing to pursue high-quality animation and advertising projects.…

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Hello! I am Vahe Grigorian, a storyboard artist and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in composition, color, and watercolor techniques, and I love collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life. In my freelance work, I have partnered with Disney Imagineering, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and many agencies to create compelling storyboards and art that communicates clearly and beautifully.

I also teach drawing and watercolor workshops, sharing techniques in values, composition, and painting to help others grow, while continuing to pursue high-quality animation and advertising projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Self-Employed — Storyboard Artist / Illustrator / Watercolorist at Grigorian Concepts Inc.
January 1, 2014 - Present
Commissioned illustrations, and storyboards for advertising clients. Fine-art watercolors; teaching art classes and workshops in drawing, composition, values, and watercolor techniques.
Package Design Sketch Artist at Mattel Inc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Produced conceptual sketches and packaging designs for Mattel brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Monster High.
Storyboard Artist at Warshaw Blumenthal
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Produced storyboards for commercials and animated projects, collaborating with directors and art directors to refine visual storytelling, staging, and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at ASB Animated Storyboards
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Created detailed storyboards and visual development materials for advertising and animatics.
Storyboard Artist at Hiroad Productions
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2026
Created detailed storyboards and visual development materials for advertising and animatics.
Storyboard Artist at Storyboards, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019
Created storyboards and illustrations.
Scenic Artist at Superior Backings
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Painted interior murals and scenic backdrops for retail and themed environments; handled large-format surfaces and on-site installations.
Scenic Artist at Schmidtli Backdrops
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Executed large-scale backdrop painting for advertising campaigns and sets, focusing on texture, perspective, and photographic readability.
Background Painter at Walt Disney Imagineering
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Contributed background painting and scenic development for Disneyland and international projects (including Tokyo Disneyland, CA Adventure Park); collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to meet creative and production deadlines.
Background Painter at Nickelodeon
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Painted backgrounds for animated series, emphasizing atmosphere, color harmony, and compositional clarity.
Art Instructor at Associates in Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Taught background painting and fundamentals of visual storytelling to students of varied skill levels.
Storyboard Artist / Illustrator / Watercolorist at Grigorian Concepts Inc.
January 1, 2014 - Present
Self-employed; commission work for advertising clients; teaches art classes and workshops in drawing, composition, values, and watercolor techniques. Partial client list includes Walt Disney Imagineering, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., TBWA Chiat Day, Sony, Mullen, Sleeping Tree Films, Catapult Marketing, Y&R, Propaganda, TBC, Fox, Petrol Advertising, Cartel Management, RGA, Toyota, Herbalife, Mojo, GLG, Draft FBC, Sauce Creative, Brown & Parker Advertising, The Sheppard, Woo Agency, Furlined, Attick, The Traffic Agency, Three, Nicholson Kovac, ADK America, Cramer Krasselt, Center Ring Productions, The Dream Factory Studios, Transit, Green Dot, and others.

Education

High School Diploma at Glendale High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Development at Glendale Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Coursework in Illustration and Visual Work at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
High School Diploma at Glendale High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Coursework in Illustration and Visual Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Education