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Hi, I’m Ron Lemen, a passionate and experienced creative leader with over 30 years crafting character-driven stories across gaming, film, comics, and tabletop worlds. I love building emotionally engaging characters and immersive environments using both 2D and 3D techniques. My work ranges from concept creation to production leadership, always aiming to blend artistic excellence with great player experiences.
Alongside professional projects and directing multidisciplinary teams, I’ve dedicated years to teaching and mentoring aspiring artists. Whether it’s guiding young talents or working with industry professionals, I’m committed to sharing practical skills, creative resilience, and keeping passion alive in every piece of art. I’d love to bring my experience and collaborative approach to new creative challenges.
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Work Experience
Illustrator at Marvel SNAP
January 1, 2025 - PresentIllustrator for the Trading Card Game (TCG) Marvel SNAP.
Concept Artist and Art Director at Yahoo Games Special Projects
January 1, 2025 - PresentContent development and visual style creation for an upcoming intellectual property.
Artist at Magic the Gathering - MTG and Universes Beyond
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrator and designer for the Trading Card Game Magic the Gathering and Universes Beyond.
Story Artist, Cover Designer, Artist, Art Director at Ivory Ghosts by Caitlin O'Connell
January 1, 2023 - PresentStory artist, cover designer, artist, and art director for the graphic novel Ivory Ghosts, including designer, layout artist, illustrator, and colorist for the Netflix adaptation.
Background Artist at Short Sleeve Studio for Voodoo Detective video game
January 1, 2021 - PresentBackground artist and assistant art director for the environments in Voodoo Detective.
Principal Artist and Art Director at Streetcar Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - PresentPrincipal artist and art director of all show assets for the Christmas show called 'The Secrets of Christmas Revealed'.
Illustrator at Braille Skateboards
December 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025Illustrator for skateboards and related art.
Commercial Storyboard Artist and 3D Modeler at Wasserman Entertainment Group
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Commercial storyboard artist and 3D modeler for Audemars Piguet Watches.
Concept Artist at Harmony Gold
December 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025Concept artist for 'Robotech the Movie'.
Concept Artist at S2 Games
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Concept artist for various game projects.
Card Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Created card art for Warcraft trading cards.
Creative Director at Gratuitous Games
December 31, 2007 - August 4, 2025Creative director overseeing game design and art direction.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Angel Studios
December 31, 2005 - August 4, 2025Freelance designer and art director on various projects.
Designer at Crimson Skies Flight Battle Game - Microsoft
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025Designer for the Crimson Skies Flight Battle Game developed for Microsoft.
Art Director and Illustrator at Gravity Skateboards
December 31, 1999 - August 4, 2025Art director and illustrator for Gravity Skateboards.
Illustrator at Marvel SNAP
January 1, 2025 - PresentIllustrator for the TCG (Trading Card Game), contributing artwork for the popular game Marvel SNAP.
Concept Artist and Art Director at Yahoo Games Special Projects
January 1, 2025 - PresentResponsible for content development and visual style for upcoming IPs, managing the art direction and concept art creation.
Artist at Magic the Gathering - MTG and Universes Beyond
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrator and designer for the TCG Magic the Gathering and Universes Beyond ongoing projects.
Story Artist, Cover Designer, Artist, Art Director at Ivory Ghosts by Caitlin O'Connell
December 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Handled story art, cover design, illustration, and art direction for the graphic novel Ivory Ghosts and its Netflix adaptation.
Background Artist at Short Sleeve Studio
January 1, 2021 - PresentDesigned and assisted art direction for environments in the Voodoo Detective video game.
Artist at Atomic Mass Games
January 1, 2021 - PresentCreated art assets for Star Wars and Marvel card sets.
Principal Artist and Art Director at Streetcar Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Led art and direction of all show assets for the Christmas show "The Secrets of Christmas Revealed."
Illustrator at Braille Skateboards
December 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025Illustration work for Braille Skateboards.
Commercial Storyboard Artist and 3D Modeler at Wasserman Ent. Group
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Created storyboards and 3D models for Audemars Piguet Watches commercials.
Concept Artist at Harmony Gold
December 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025Developed concepts for Robotech the Movie.
Concept Artist at S2 Games
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Provided concept art for S2 Games titles.
Card Artist at Blizzard
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Produced card art for Warcraft game.
Creative Director at Gratuitous Games
December 31, 2007 - August 4, 2025Led creative direction and oversaw artistic production.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Angel Studios
December 31, 2005 - August 4, 2025Provided freelance design and art direction services for various projects.
Illustrator at Marvel SNAP
January 1, 2025 - PresentIllustrator for the trading card game Marvel SNAP.
Concept Artist and Art Director at Yahoo Games Special Projects
January 1, 2025 - PresentContent development and visual style creation for an upcoming IP.
Artist at Magic the Gathering - MTG and Universes Beyond
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrator and designer for the trading card game Magic the Gathering and Universes Beyond.
Story Artist, Cover Designer, Artist, Art Director at Ivory Ghosts by Caitlin O'Connell / Netflix adaptation
December 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Story artist, cover designer, artist, and art director for the graphic novel Ivory Ghosts and its Netflix adaptation, including designer/layout artist, illustrator, and colorist roles.
Background Artist and Assistant Art Director at Short Sleeve Studio
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Background artist and assistant art director for environments in the Voodoo Detective video game.
Artist at Atomic Mass Games
January 1, 2021 - PresentArtist creating art for Star Wars and Marvel card sets.
Principal Artist and Art Director at Streetcar Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Principal artist and art director overseeing all show assets for the Christmas show "The Secrets of Christmas Revealed."
Illustrator at Braille Skateboards
December 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025Provided illustration work for Braille Skateboards.
Art and Design at Artelo Biosciences
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Art and design for a cancer radiation treatment appetite enhancement drug.
Cover and Movie Poster Artist at Patagonia's Film Public Trust
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Created cover and movie posters for Patagonia's film Public Trust.
3D Modeler and Animator at Skateboard Lockers / Sk8ology Deck Displays
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Modeled and animated commercials online, as well as packaging and web design for Sk8ology Deck Displays.
Commercial Storyboard Artist and 3D Modeler at Wasserman Ent. Group
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Commercial storyboard artist and 3D modeler for Audemars Piguet Watches.
Storyboard Artist at Mouse Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025Storyboards for Puma Shoes commercials.
Storyboards Artist at Shorts Creative
December 31, 2016 - August 4, 2025Storyboards for St. Archers Beer Commercial.
Concept Artist at Harmony Gold
December 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025Concept artist on Robotech the Movie.
Concept Artist at S2 Games
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Concept artist for various projects.
Card Artist at Blizzard - Warcraft
December 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Provided card art for Warcraft trading card game.
Illustrator at Transworld Media Group
December 31, 2010 - August 4, 2025Spot illustrations and movie posters.
Artist and Art Director at Kindle Interactive Comics Team with Impish Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 4, 2025Artist and art director for Kindle Interactive Comics.
Cut Scene concept and Storyboard Artist at Sony Entertainment
December 31, 2009 - August 4, 2025Concept and storyboard artist for cut scenes.
Creative Director at Gratuitous Games
December 31, 2007 - August 4, 2025Served as creative director overseeing game projects.
Freelance Designer at Activision San Diego
December 31, 2005 - August 4, 2025Freelance design work.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Angel Studios
December 31, 2005 - August 4, 2025Freelance design and art direction duties.
Designer at Crimson Skies Flight Battle Game for Microsoft
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025Designer for the flight battle game Crimson Skies for Microsoft.
Illustrating Artist at Upper Deck Sports Division Card Sets
December 31, 2004 - August 4, 2025Illustrated card sets for the sports division.
Designer and Art Director at Presto Studios
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025Designed and art directed projects such as Whacked! and Myst 3.
Art Director and Illustrator at Gravity Skateboards
December 31, 1999 - August 4, 2025Art director and illustrator for Gravity Skateboards.
Art Director and Illustrator at Life’s a Beach/Bad Boy Club
January 1, 1997 - PresentArt director and illustrator for Life’s a Beach/Bad Boy Club.
Co-Owner and Illustrator at CIA, Collective Independent Artists Design Firm
December 31, 1998 - August 4, 2025Co-owner and illustrator providing services to clients in the extreme sports and entertainment industries.
Art Director at Ride Snowboards
December 31, 1995 - August 4, 2025Art director for Ride Snowboards.
Freelance Artist and Remote Art Director at Birdhouse Projects
December 31, 1996 - August 4, 2025Freelance artist and remote art director for Birdhouse Projects.
Cover Artist and Co-Art Director at Blunt Snowboarding Magazine
December 31, 1994 - August 4, 2025Cover artist and co-art director roles for Blunt Snowboarding Magazine.
Freelance Artist at Various Skateboarding Brands
December 31, 1996 - August 4, 2025Freelance artist for several skateboarding companies including Planet Earth Skateboards, G & S, New Deal, Blockhead, Tracker Trucks, and more.
Team Manager and Assistant Shoe Designer at Airwalk Shoes
December 31, 1993 - August 4, 2025Team manager and assistant shoe designer for Airwalk Shoes.
Artist at Transworld Skateboarding Magazine
December 31, 1992 - August 4, 2025Artist contributing to Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
Illustrator at Marvel SNAP
January 1, 2025 - PresentIllustrator for the Trading Card Game (TCG) Marvel SNAP, contributing detailed and immersive card artwork.
Concept Artist and Art Director at Yahoo Games Special Projects
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed content development and visual style creation for upcoming intellectual properties, guiding artistic vision for new gaming projects.
Artist at Magic the Gathering - MTG and Universes Beyond
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrator and designer for Magic the Gathering Trading Card Game and associated Universes Beyond products.
Story Artist, Cover Designer, Artist, Art Director at Ivory Ghosts by Caitlin O'Connell
December 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Served as story artist, cover designer, artist, and art director for the graphic novel Ivory Ghosts and its Netflix adaptation, managing design, layout, illustration, and coloring.
Background Artist at Short Sleeve Studio
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Designed and assisted as Assistant Art Director for environments in the Voodoo Detective video game.
Artist at Atomic Mass Games
January 1, 2021 - PresentCreated art for Star Wars and Marvel card sets, contributing to the visual identity of the games.
Principal Artist and Art Director at Streetcar Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Led all show assets as principal artist and art director for the Christmas show 'The Secrets of Christmas Revealed', managing artistic vision and execution.
Illustrator at Braille Skateboards
December 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025Illustrated for Braille Skateboards, contributing artwork and designs for their products and promotions.
Storyboard Artist and 3D Modeler at Wasserman Entertainment Group
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Created storyboards and 3D models for commercials, including campaigns for Audemars Piguet Watches.
Commercial Storyboard Artist at Mouse Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025Produced storyboards for Puma Shoes commercials.
Storyboards Artist at Shorts Creative
December 31, 2016 - August 4, 2025Created storyboards for St. Archers Beer commercials.
Creative Director at Gratuitous Games
December 31, 2007 - August 4, 2025Directed creative efforts for game projects, overseeing visual and conceptual design from 2005 to 2007.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Angel Studios
December 31, 2005 - August 4, 2025Provided freelance design and art direction services.
Designer at Crimson Skies Flight Battle Game for Microsoft
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025Designed game assets for the Crimson Skies game for Microsoft.
Designer and Art Director at Presto Studios
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025Worked on Whacked! Myst 3, and other titles as designer and art director.
Art Director and Illustrator at Gravity Skateboards
December 31, 1999 - August 4, 2025Directed art and created illustrations for Gravity Skateboards.
Education
Associates in Art at California Art Institute
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at Associates in Art, Sherman Oaks, CA
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at California Art Institute
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at Associates in Art Sherman Oaks
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at California Art Institute
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at Associates in Art Sherman Oaks, CA
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998 at Watts Atelier
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2002 at Gnomon
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associates in Art at California Art Institute
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Associates in Art at Associates in Art
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Illustration and Entertainment Design at Watts Atelier
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2002Illustration and Entertainment Design at Gnomon
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Qualifications
Top 100 Fantasy Artists Imagine FX Magazine
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019I was voted in the top 10 of this 100 fantasy artists category for the year of 2018
Imagine FX Anatomy Issue - most reprinted issue for the magazines history reprinted since 2015
August 1, 2015 - August 3, 2026I have the most reprinted copies of a magazine in the history of this publication, and any other art magazine in the history of art magazines.
Best Interactive Game: Presto Studios Myst 3
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002We designed the best interactive game of the year for 2001. One of the best selling games of the Myst franchise.
Best Ad for Transworld Snowboarding Magazine
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996I designed the best ad(s) for Ride Snowboards according to the annual awards for Transworld Snowboarding Magazine.
Best Shoe Designs
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994As one of my roles at the shoe company Airwalk shoes, I was awarded for the best line of shoes of that year, also awarded by TWS with the magazines annual awards.
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
I was the artist, director, story artist, layout artist, letterer, concept artist for the graphic novel adaption of the novel Ivory Ghosts by Caitlin O’Connell. This was my directorial debut, and sample storyboard pitch for the hopeful Netflix mini series.
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