Gwaine Cortez is a student pursuing a BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at the University of Central Florida. His focus is 2d animation where he is dedicated to telling original stories through engaging visual narratives. With over four years of experience independently directing, writing, and animating videos online, he works across programs such as Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, and Procreate.

Gwaine Cortez

Gwaine Cortez is a student pursuing a BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at the University of Central Florida. His focus is 2d animation where he is dedicated to telling original stories through engaging visual narratives. With over four years of experience independently directing, writing, and animating videos online, he works across programs such as Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, and Procreate.

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Gwaine Cortez is a student pursuing a BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at the University of Central Florida. His focus is 2d animation where he is dedicated to telling original stories through engaging visual narratives. With over four years of experience independently directing, writing, and animating videos online, he works across programs such as Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, and Procreate.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Artist / Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Create custom illustrations and animations for clients online and in person, with experience in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Animate. Engage in client commissions and art projects across digital and traditional media.
Letterbrush Artist at Kaman's Art Shoppes
January 1, 2025 - Present
Create custom illustrations and animations based on clients' original characters and concepts (digital and traditional). Produce artwork using hand-mixed acrylics with leather- and metal-brush tools for clients, including experiences at venues such as Epic Universe Theme Park.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance commissions; create custom illustrations and animations based on clients' original characters and concepts (digital and traditional) for online and in-person projects. Create custom artwork for clients using hand-mixed acrylics with hand-made brushes made of leather and metal clips for clients at Epic Universe Theme Park.
Animation Production Club Member at University of Central Florida (UCF)
January 1, 2025 - Present
UCF Art Club Member at University of Central Florida (UCF)
January 1, 2024 - Present

Education

BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization at University of Central Florida
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization
January 1, 2018 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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