I'm Richard S. Morgan, a concept artist, animator, and painter with decades of experience across film, games, and education. I’ve contributed to Disney feature animation on titles like The Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and many others, and I’ve taught digital arts and animation at Digipen Institute of Technology and Ringling College of Art & Design, guiding students through film and game projects. I love blending storytelling with strong visual design, creating characters, environments, and storyboards, and I continue to work on personal paintings and concept art that explores narrative visual language. I thrive in collaborative team environments and enjoy mentoring the next generation of artists.…

Richard S. Morgan

I'm Richard S. Morgan, a concept artist, animator, and painter with decades of experience across film, games, and education. I’ve contributed to Disney feature animation on titles like The Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and many others, and I’ve taught digital arts and animation at Digipen Institute of Technology and Ringling College of Art & Design, guiding students through film and game projects. I love blending storytelling with strong visual design, creating characters, environments, and storyboards, and I continue to work on personal paintings and concept art that explores narrative visual language. I thrive in collaborative team environments and enjoy mentoring the next generation of artists.…

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I’m Richard S. Morgan, a concept artist, animator, and painter with decades of experience across film, games, and education. I’ve contributed to Disney feature animation on titles like The Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and many others, and I’ve taught digital arts and animation at Digipen Institute of Technology and Ringling College of Art & Design, guiding students through film and game projects.

I love blending storytelling with strong visual design, creating characters, environments, and storyboards, and I continue to work on personal paintings and concept art that explores narrative visual language. I thrive in collaborative team environments and enjoy mentoring the next generation of artists.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professor, Digital Arts & Animation at Digipen Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - Present
Professor teaching 4-year BFA degree program in digital arts & animation for film/games; develop curriculum and mentor students across Redmond/Singapore campuses.
Professor, Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Professor in the Computer Animation Department; taught 4-year BFA degree program.
Traditional Animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2004
Contributed to animation, camera, concept, scriptwriting, movie pitches, storyboarding, clean-up, character design, layouts; led and collaborated on specialized projects; contributed to multiple Disney feature films.
Intern at Walt Disney Feature Animation
June 1, 1993 - August 31, 1993
Summer internship as one of 18 nationwide hand-picked for a comprehensive program.
Background/Character Painter at Funny Pages Animation Studio
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Stitch's Escape 2D animated short film for Walt Disney World attractions.
Talent/Performer/Acting at Walt Disney Entertainment
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Electrical Light Parade and various shows performances.
Background/Character Painter at Mike Peters Creative Group
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Mother Goose & Grimm — collectible cels; team environment.
Professor Digital Arts & Animation at Digipen Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - Present
Professor digital arts & animation for film/games; 4 year B.F.A. degree program
Professor Computer Animation Department at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Professor computer animation department; 4 year B.F.A. degree program
Animation Intern at Walt Disney Feature Animation
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Summer internship program; one of 18 nationwide selected for a comprehensive internship in 1993.
Animator at Funny Pages Animation Studio
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
2D animated short film Stitch’s Escape for Walt Disney World attractions.
Talent/Performer/Actor at Walt Disney Entertainment
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Talent/performer/acting for Electrical Light Parade and various shows.
Professor, Computer Animation Department at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Professor teaching in the computer animation department; contributed to the 4-year BFA degree program.
Professor of Digital Arts & Animation for Film & Games at Digipen Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - Present
Professor teaching digital arts and animation for film and games; faculty since 2011; curriculum development and student mentoring.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
at Florida State College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
BFA in Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
at Florida State College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
BFA in Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Coursework, Florida State College at Florida State College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Eagle Scout
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Gold Telly Award & Emmy Nomination for Character Design
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Eagle Scout
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Gold Telly Award
January 1, 1995 - January 10, 2026
Emmy Nomination for Character Design
January 1, 1995 - January 10, 2026
Best of Show (Painting)
January 1, 2009 - January 10, 2026
Eagle Scout
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Gold Telly Award for Character Design
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Emmy Nomination for Character Design
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Best of Show in Painting, Montana Arts Guild
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming
    paper Walt Disney Feature Animation

    Walt Disney Feature Animation- traditional animatorhttps://www.twine.net/signin)
    animation; camera; concept; scriptwriting; movie pitches; storyboarding; clean up;
    character design; layouts; specialized projects; game development; merchandise;
    proprietary software; team environment/leadership role

    feature film credits: the lion king, stitch’s escape, brother bear, lilo & stitch,
    matchstick girl, rudy, john henry, the emperor’s new groove, tarzan, mulan, the
    hunchback of notre dame, pocahontas, the circle of life, hercules, atlantis

    Walt Disney Feature Animation-
    (Summer 1993)
    1 of 18 hand picked nationwide for a comprehensive internship