Hi there! I'm Willow Reis, a dedicated art student exploring video game art and animation. I love turning ideas into visuals and collaborating with others to create engaging experiences. In my free time I push my boundaries by entering competitions and game jams, learning new tools like Blender and the Adobe suite, and crafting pieces that convey deeper meanings.

Willow Reis

Hi there! I'm Willow Reis, a dedicated art student exploring video game art and animation. I love turning ideas into visuals and collaborating with others to create engaging experiences. In my free time I push my boundaries by entering competitions and game jams, learning new tools like Blender and the Adobe suite, and crafting pieces that convey deeper meanings.

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Hi there! I’m Willow Reis, a dedicated art student exploring video game art and animation. I love turning ideas into visuals and collaborating with others to create engaging experiences.

In my free time I push my boundaries by entering competitions and game jams, learning new tools like Blender and the Adobe suite, and crafting pieces that convey deeper meanings.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Game Jam Participant & Leader at Game Jam
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Participated in Game Jam events in 2024 and 2025. Initially followed instructions but progressed to leading the team, learning the challenges of leadership and project management within game development.
Competition Participant at Art Competition
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Participated in a skills competition in 2025, stepping out of comfort zone, achieving recognition and winning a medal that boosted confidence and professional growth.
Gallery Artist at Gallery Artwork Exhibition
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Created and exhibited a thoughtful gallery piece in 2025, which reflected deeper meaning and artistic intent. Overcame creative struggles to produce a beautiful final work.
Contestant at Skills Competition
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Participated in a skills competition, earned a medal, and gained confidence while showcasing problem-solving and time-management under pressure.
Team Member / Participant at Game Jam
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
participated in Game Jam 2024 and 2025; experienced teamwork and project coordination under time constraints, with the 2025 session providing insight into leadership dynamics.
Contestant - Skills Competition at Skills Competition
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Participated in the Skills Competition, facing nerves but stepping out of my comfort zone. I remained focused, learned quickly, and earned a medal, which provided a significant confidence boost.
Game Jam Participant at Game Jam
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Participated in Game Jam events (2024 and 2025). The first year involved following directions; in the second year I took on more leadership and recognized how challenging it can be to steer a project. It was an amazing experience, and I’d love to participate again.
Gallery Artwork Creator at Gallery Artwork
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created a gallery piece that required thoughtful planning and conveyed a deeper meaning. I faced initial uncertainty but ultimately produced what I consider a beautiful, meaningful artwork.
Competitor at Skills Competition
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Participated in Skills Competition 2025; nerve-wracking but rewarding; earned a medal and gained confidence.
Game Jam Participant at Game Jam
December 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025
First year followed directions; second year took on more leadership and contributed to project; learned leadership, teamwork, and problem solving across two iterations (2024-2025).
Artist at Self-Directed Gallery Artwork
December 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created a thoughtful gallery piece with a deeper meaning; overcame initial uncertainty to deliver a piece deemed beautiful.
Participant at Skills Competition
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Participated in a skills competition; earned a medal and gained confidence.
Game Jam Participant at Game Jam
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
First year followed instructions; second year took lead; learned leadership and collaboration.
Gallery Artwork Creator at Personal Gallery Project
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created a gallery piece with a meaningful concept; managed planning and execution to completion.

Education

High School Diploma at Three Oaks Senior High School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Video Game Art and Animation at Holland College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Three Oaks Senior High School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Diploma at Holland College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Three Oaks Senior High School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Video Game Art and Animation at Holland College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Three Oaks Senior High School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Diploma at Holland College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Three Oaks Senior High School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Video Game Art and Animation at Holland College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

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