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I’m Locke, a freelance illustrator, concept artist, and background artist based in the NYC area. I take a lot of inspiration from fairytales and medieval art for my work and am adaptable when it comes to the style. I’ve worked on several projects developing backgrounds, locations, characters and beat boards and in my free time I work on illustrations. Please reach out if you have any questions or would just like to chat!
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Character Designer, Background Layout and Paint, Storyboard Artist, Animator at In Tune
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025Character design, background layout and paint, storyboard work, and animation for a 48-hour animated anthology project.
Background Layout and Paint at BLT.exe
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025Background layout and paint for project work directed by Beth Keough.
Character Designer, Background Painter, Character Animator, FX Animator at Bring Back
December 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025Character design, background painting, character animation and FX animation for the Bring Back production.
Background Layout and Paint at Inter-Dimensional Girl & The Thing of No Real Cosmic Significance
December 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025Background layout and paint for the project directed by Cris Mestre.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at Orfeo ed Euridice — Ad Campaign for the Metropolitan Opera
December 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025Concepts and illustrations for promotional material for an opera campaign.
Director at Together in the Field
December 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025Director and producer for the field project, contributing to concept and production planning.
Background Layout and Paint at BLT.exe
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Background layout and paint for project directed by Beth Keough.
Concepts and Illustrations for Promotional Material at Orfeo ed Euridice
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Ad campaign materials for the Metropolitan Opera.
Director at Together in the Field
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Directed and produced a field project as part of collaborations with Locke Schloss.
Figure Drawing Club Organizer and Treasurer at School of Visual Arts Figure Drawing Club
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025Organizer and treasurer for the SVA Figure Drawing Club (extracurricular).
Character Designer; Background Layout and Paint; Storyboard Artist; Animator at In Tune — I Can’t Spare Another Moment: 48 Hour Animated Anthology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Contributed character design, background layout and painting, storyboard artistry, and animation for a 48-hour animated anthology.
Background Layout and Paint at BLT.exe (Dir. Beth Keough)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Background layout and painting for short film.
Character Designer; Background Painter; Character Animator; FX Animator at Bring Back (Dir. Huiyin Peng)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Character design, background painting, character animation, and FX animation.
Background Layout and Paint at Inter-Dimensional Girl & The Thing of No Real Cosmic Significance (Dir. Cris Mestre)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Background layout and painting.
Campaign Artist at Orfeo ed Euridice — Ad Campaign for the Metropolitan Opera
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Concepts and illustrations for promotional material.
Director at Together in the Field (Dir. Locke Schloss)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Directed and produced project.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2D Animation Program at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts - 2D Animation Program at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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