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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.…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

Animator, Illustrator, Character Designer, +4

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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.…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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

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

Freelance Artist at Self Employment

January 1, 2018 - Present

Provide freelance art commissions across digital and traditional media, including character design, illustrations, and animations for online and in-person clients. Created artwork for events and personal projects; used Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premiere Pro, Maya, Procreate, and hand-made brushes for traditional media.

Logo Designer at Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling and Psychological Services

January 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and created a logo for the 'Hints from the Hounds' contest, which won by community vote.

Art Club Member at University of Central Florida Art Club

January 1, 2024 - Present

Active member contributing to group projects and campus art initiatives.

Animation Production Club Member at UCF Animation Production Club

January 1, 2025 - Present

Participated in collaborative animation projects and club activities.

Art Installation Artist at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

January 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated on an art installation for a performing arts venue, including concept art and painted sculpture.

Student Animator at Art Knight, University of Central Florida

January 1, 2025 - Present

Created original animation work displayed alongside other student projects.

Founder & Artist at Kaman's Art Shoppe

January 1, 2025 - Present

Creates custom illustrations and hand-crafted artwork (digital and traditional) for clients; developed branding and visual concepts for commissions and shop projects.

Logo & Art Project Lead at Kam an’s Art Shoppe / EPIC Universe Theme Park

January 1, 2025 - Present

Produced concept art and painted sculpture for client projects, including acrylics on leather and metal elements; led visual development for client-driven concepts.