Hi, I’m Cedrick TOWA, a versatile concept artist and illustrator with over 10 years of experience crafting visual concepts for animated films and video games. I specialize in character design, environments, and mood development, and I enjoy guiding projects from initial idea to final delivery. As a lead instructor and freelance artist, I collaborate closely with art directors, teams, and clients to ensure visual consistency, creativity, and on-time results. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, and related tools, and I’m passionate about mentoring others and developing personal styles.…

Cedrick TOWA

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Hi, I’m Cedrick TOWA, a versatile concept artist and illustrator with over 10 years of experience crafting visual concepts for animated films and video games. I specialize in character design, environments, and mood development, and I enjoy guiding projects from initial idea to final delivery. As a lead instructor and freelance artist, I collaborate closely with art directors, teams, and clients to ensure visual consistency, creativity, and on-time results. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, and related tools, and I’m passionate about mentoring others and developing personal styles.…

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Hi, I’m Cedrick TOWA, a versatile concept artist and illustrator with over 10 years of experience crafting visual concepts for animated films and video games. I specialize in character design, environments, and mood development, and I enjoy guiding projects from initial idea to final delivery.

As a lead instructor and freelance artist, I collaborate closely with art directors, teams, and clients to ensure visual consistency, creativity, and on-time results. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, and related tools, and I’m passionate about mentoring others and developing personal styles.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Teacher at EEGP
September 1, 2016 - Present
Concept art creation and ongoing visual development since 2016, collaborating with teams to develop and refine visuals for projects.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at Joinplay Games
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Lead concept art for the game Amma: The Lost Chronicles; develop environments, characters, and objects; translate ideas with art directors; present concepts to teams; adapt concepts based on feedback; supervise junior artists and ensure visual consistency and timely delivery.
Freelance Artist at Sleeping Eight Studio
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Client meetings and needs analysis; character design proposals and iterations; character design for branding and prints; interior design work.
Freelance Artist at Panacée
April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Review storyboards and project specs; design and illustrate backgrounds; collaborate with art directors and animators to ensure visual consistency; apply digital painting techniques to backgrounds; optimize production workflows and ensure visual continuity.
Freelance Artist at Oscar B Studio
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Freelance artist on the ARTE TV series Les grands mythes (Seasons 1 and 2); work on backgrounds and visual assets for animation.

Education

DNSEP (National Diploma in Visual Arts) at Angers School of Fine Arts
October 1, 2003 - June 1, 2009
Digital painting course at Créajeux
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

DNSEP (National Diploma in Visual Arts)
October 1, 2003 - June 1, 2009
Digital painting course
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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