I've done my own graphic novel (180 pages) and storyboarded for various game jobs. I'm fast

Leslie Minnis

I've done my own graphic novel (180 pages) and storyboarded for various game jobs. I'm fast

Available to hire

I’ve done my own graphic novel (180 pages) and storyboarded for various game jobs. I’m fast

Work Experience

Concept Artist/Illustrator/Sculptor/Puppet Designer/Painter at The Handsome Little Devils, CO
January 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Created set designs for the Nutcracker at the Colorado Ballet; produced four life-size puppets for the Denver Zoo; contributed design elements for Usher and Katy Perry Vegas residencies in addition to theatre work.
Paint by Number Mural Artist at Home Depot Foundation, CO
January 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Organized and completed dozens of paint-by-number mural projects for veteran housing facilities, special needs kids, and homeless youth; coordinated with hundreds of volunteers.
Environmental Concept Artist at Funomena Games, CA
January 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Conceptualized and illustrated various game rooms/levels; designed numerous cards, character designs, architectural elements and creature life.
Paint by Number Mural Artist at Spark the Change, CO
January 1, 2019 - October 19, 2025
Designed and illustrated a mural on a wall 180' x 4' in South Elementary cafeteria; mural painted by 13 volunteers.
Designer, Painter, Illustrator and Puppet Sculptor at Manhattan Creative Group, CO
January 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Designed and constructed a bird puppet and tomb raider amusement park ride; provided costume design for a circus musical based on Queen's music.
Concept Artist/Illustrator at White Wolf Games, Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2017 - October 19, 2025
Conceptual art and illustration for game projects.
Concept Artist at Worldwake Games, Austin, TX
January 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Game development with character design and environment concepts.
Concept Artist and 2D Animator at Blue Glow Games, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Developed mobile game assets including character designs and 2D animation.
Freelance Concept Artist & Illustrator at Wizards of the Coast, Renton, WA
January 1, 2004 - October 19, 2025
D&D Monster Manual illustrations and related artwork.
Concept Artist – Legends of Norrath (Trading Cards) at Sony Entertainment, Denver, CO
January 1, 2007 - October 19, 2025
Concept art for trading card game assets.
Freelance Concept Illustrator at Massive Black, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2004 - October 19, 2025
Freelance concept illustration for game and entertainment projects.
Concept Artist – Auto Assault at Net Devil Games, Louisville, CO
January 1, 2005 - October 19, 2025
Character and environment design, turnaround work, and textures for PC MMO.
Lead Concept Artist at Hypernova Games, Aurora, CO
January 1, 2003 - October 19, 2025
Defined foundational aesthetic for Moons of Arksyra, including characters, creatures, environments, and architecture.

Education

B.S. in Multimedia Arts & Animation at The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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