I am a dynamic illustrator, graphic designer, and video producer/editor specializing in digital painting, character design, concept art, traditional graphite illustration, and cinematic video storytelling. Expert at transforming narratives into captivating visuals, from vibrant cultural/fantasy character illustrations and graphic assets to polished video edits with strong composition, lighting, and mood. Versatile across digital tools (Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video production workflows. Passionate about African-inspired themes, faith narratives, and immersive visual experiences that engage audiences across books, social media, branding, and multimedia projects.

Thomas Ogun

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I am a dynamic illustrator, graphic designer, and video producer/editor specializing in digital painting, character design, concept art, traditional graphite illustration, and cinematic video storytelling. Expert at transforming narratives into captivating visuals, from vibrant cultural/fantasy character illustrations and graphic assets to polished video edits with strong composition, lighting, and mood. Versatile across digital tools (Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video production workflows. Passionate about African-inspired themes, faith narratives, and immersive visual experiences that engage audiences across books, social media, branding, and multimedia projects.

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I am a dynamic illustrator, graphic designer, and video producer/editor specializing in digital painting, character design, concept art, traditional graphite illustration, and cinematic video storytelling. Expert at transforming narratives into captivating visuals, from vibrant cultural/fantasy character illustrations and graphic assets to polished video edits with strong composition, lighting, and mood. Versatile across digital tools (Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video production workflows. Passionate about African-inspired themes, faith narratives, and immersive visual experiences that engage audiences across books, social media, branding, and multimedia projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Artist / Graphic Designer at Gaya Tek Nation and Media
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative Visual Artist specializing in branding, illustration, and digital content; involved in visual storytelling for campaigns, client briefs, and exhibitions; delivered cinematic productions, social media content, and branded videos with advanced color grading and motion graphics using Premiere Pro and After Effects; produced music videos including 'OMO' by Vorstar for November 15 Records.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Niger Delta University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    uniE621 Children's Book Illustration
    I illustrated the full children's storybook A Christmas Story Book: Daisy and Coco Discover the True Meaning of Christmas, written by Tonyola Eke. This heartwarming holiday tale follows two adorable characters on a journey to uncover the real spirit of Christmas. My role included: I Created full-page interior illustrations Designed the vibrant cover art Handled page layout and composition for both digital (Kindle) and print formats The illustrations feature playful, expressive characters rendered in a warm, whimsical watercolor style to captivate young readers (ages 0–10) and bring the story's message of love, kindness, and holiday magic to life. The book is now professionally published and available on Amazon as a complete, polished project from concept to final product!
    paper Light in Chains | Concept Art

    This artwork was created entirely in Procreate, using a painterly approach focused on strong value structure, controlled brushwork, and atmospheric storytelling.

    I started with loose-textured brushes to block in the environment and establish depth through overlapping shapes and soft-edge transitions. The figure and chains were developed with tighter, more deliberate strokes to create contrast and visual hierarchy. For the halo, I layered soft airbrush and light blend modes to achieve a clean glow without overpowering the scene.

    The color palette is intentionally limited, leaning on cool blues and violets to set the mood, with selective warm accents and high-value cyan highlights to direct attention and support the narrative. This balance helps maintain clarity while enhancing emotional impact.

    While this piece was produced in Procreate, I also work comfortably across Affinity Designer and Adobe tools for projects that require vector precision, advanced compositing, or client-ready production workflows.

    My focus across tools remains the same: clear visual storytelling, thoughtful color choices, and disciplined brush control.
    Open to illustration and visual storytelling opportunities.

    uniE621 Cinematic Video Production
    I shot, directed, and edited the official music video “OMO” by Vorstar, produced under Novemba 15 Records. The goal was to capture his raw street energy and journey from the hood to the spotlight. I handled cinematography, editing, pacing, transitions, and cinematic color grading. The result was a polished, story-driven video that boosted Vorstar’s visibility and engaged audiences across YouTube and streaming platforms.
    paper Gogo Fashion | Brand Identity Design

    GoGo Fashion is a modest fashion brand focused on refined, modern elegance. The goal of this project was to create a visual identity that feels premium, balanced, and timeless without being loud.

    The logo combines a G + G monogram with the form of a tailor’s mannequin to represent craftsmanship, structure, and attention to detail. The mark was constructed on a grid system in Affinity Designer to ensure balance, scalability, and consistency across all applications.

    Cinzel was chosen as the primary typeface for its classic, editorial character, while a single rich purple color was used to communicate calm sophistication and quiet luxury. To complete the system, a concise brand guide was designed in Canva, allowing the client to easily understand, use, and share the identity across their team

    paper Music Cover Art

    This piece was commissioned for the single “Just Stay” by Amelia. It captures the intimate, heartfelt mood of a young woman that sits cross-legged, eyes closed, absorbed in playing acoustic guitar. Her relaxed posture in a cozy cardigan and ripped jeans creates an authentic singer-songwriter feel, with an ‘E’ pendant adding a personal touch. Color & Lighting: The dramatic sky features deep purples and moody pinks suggesting twilight, with stormy clouds evoking emotional complexity. Warm backlighting highlights the subject’s hair and guitar against the dark hills and water. Style: Digitally painted with smooth rendering and halftone texture, giving it a modern, graphic novel feel suitable for cover art. The artwork captures a moment paused in time a quiet shoreline session where all focus is on the story told through music