Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ During my education where I specialized in visual development, it became my mission to imbue storytelling into every aspect of my designs and illustrations in order to elevate the message of my work. As a student, I developed a diverse visual development portfolio, learned new creative mediums, strengthened my soft skills with professional experience, and directed an animated short film. My background has made me a well rounded artist and inspires me to bring life to compelling stories no matter the format.

Lauren Bonnar

Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ During my education where I specialized in visual development, it became my mission to imbue storytelling into every aspect of my designs and illustrations in order to elevate the message of my work. As a student, I developed a diverse visual development portfolio, learned new creative mediums, strengthened my soft skills with professional experience, and directed an animated short film. My background has made me a well rounded artist and inspires me to bring life to compelling stories no matter the format.

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During my education where I specialized in visual development, it became my mission to imbue storytelling into every aspect of my designs and illustrations in order to elevate the message of my work. As a student, I developed a diverse visual development portfolio, learned new creative mediums, strengthened my soft skills with professional experience, and directed an animated short film. My background has made me a well rounded artist and inspires me to bring life to compelling stories no matter the format.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Producer at Stuck-catto! Animated Short Film
January 20, 2024 - Present
Directed and produced an animated short film, cultivating a unique visual style in collaboration with the art director; ensured all deliverables aligned with the story's themes and soundtrack. Communicated effectively with team members and volunteers to provide detailed feedback on scheduling, assignments, and deadlines. Created concept art for characters, visual effects, environments, and provided style frames and reference boards to guide visual development for artists, modelers, storyboard artists, and editors. Promoted and managed a Kickstarter fundraiser campaign, raising over $3,000 for production costs, film festival applications, and custom merchandise.
Illustrator at Spartan Daily
August 1, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Created eye-catching illustrations for Spartan Daily article covers to entice readers. Coordinated with editors and ideated assets to represent core ideas; adhered to a tight timetable, organized work for easy peer sharing, and incorporated peer and instructor feedback.
Project Manager at Horse Anatomy Zine: Tales from the Saddle
November 30, 2021 - April 19, 2022
Directed circulation, edited, illustrated, and composed the zine, a digital collection of 32 horses from history and legend researched and illustrated by animation students. Managed artists and communicated production requirements, evaluated peer performance, and provided feedback. Raised and donated $730 to the Bill Wilson Center’s programs for aiding homeless youth in the community.

Education

BFA at San Jose State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education