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Hi, I’m Brendan Tolley. I’m a Swiss-based freelance storyboard artist and illustrator with decades of experience crafting visual stories for TVCs, TV series and feature films. I collaborate closely with directors, writers and production teams to translate ideas into clear, dynamic storyboards and concept art, while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach at the core of every project.
When I’m not drawing, I enjoy furniture making, leatherwork and ceramics. I bring craft, patience and curiosity to each project, and I’m always excited to help bring a story to life through visuals.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Commercial Artist & Interior Designer at Graffiti Bar, Yangtze New World Hotel, Shanghai
December 31, 1998 - July 26, 2025Worked as a commercial artist and interior designer, responsible for the creative and practical elements of commercial and interior design projects.
Manager at Paper World Pty Ltd
December 31, 1996 - July 26, 2025Managed operations and business activities ensuring smooth functioning of the company during tenure.
Senior Waiter at Stephanie’s Restaurant
December 31, 1994 - July 26, 2025Provided excellent customer service and managed wait staff activities in a busy restaurant environment.
Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist at Tolley Illustration
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2025Self-employed freelancer creating storyboards for TVCs, TV series and feature films; clients include Ford, Toyota, Woolworths, Qantas, Australia Post, Nintendo, Vodafone, McDonald's, Jaguar, PAL, Milka, and WIR Bank.
Furniture Maker / Writer / Leatherworker / Ceramics at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Engaged in furniture making, writing, leatherwork and ceramics as a craft-focused activity.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros. / Aquaman (Gold Coast)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Storyboard artist on the Warner Bros. feature film Aquaman.
Senior Waiter at Stephanie’s Restaurant
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Front-of-house role providing customer service and operations support.
General Manager at Paper World Pty Ltd.
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996General Manager overseeing operations and staff.
Furniture Maker, Writer, Leatherworker and Ceramics Artist at Self-employed / Independent crafts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Design and create furniture, leather goods and ceramics; also writes and crafts.
Storyboard Artist at Windcatcher (AU) – TV Series
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Storyboard Artist on the Australian TV series Windcatcher.
Cover Illustrator and ADR Voice Over at The Crystal Cave Murders – Podcast (Playground Films, Zürich)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Cover illustration and ADR voice-over for podcast.
Storyboard Artist and Director's Consultant at Nautilus (Disney+)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Storyboard artist and director's consultant for Disney+ series.
Storyboard Artist at Boy Swallows Universe – TV Series
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Storyboard artist for the AU series.
Concept Artist at La Brea – TV Series (AU/US)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Concept artist for the AU/US TV series La Brea.
Storyboard Artist at Fires – TV Series
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the AU TV series Fires.
Storyboard Artist at St Moritz – TVC (Mattes Films, St. Gallen)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the St Moritz TVC.
Storyboard Artist at Kiddets – Animated TV Series (NZ)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the animated series Kiddets.
Storyboard Artist at Aquaman – Warner Bros. Feature Film
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Storyboard artist on the feature film Aquaman (Gold Coast, Australia).
Lecturer / Educator at Jugendfilmtage
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboarding workshop instructor/educator in Zürich.
Self-Employed Freelancer at Tolley Illustration
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2025Freelance storyboard artist and concept artist for TV commercials, TV series and feature films; clients included Ford, Toyota, Woolworths, Qantas, Australia Post, Nintendo, Vodafone, McDonald's, Jaguar, PAL, Milka and WIR Bank.
Senior Waiter at Stephanie's Restaurant
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Supported restaurant operations and customer service.
Storyboard Artist at Aquaman (Warner Bros.)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Storyboard artist for the Warner Bros. feature film Aquaman.
Storyboard Artist at Fires
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the AU TV series Fires.
Storyboard Artist at Mattes Films, St. Moritz
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the St Moritz TVC.
Storyboard Artist at Kiddets
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist for the NZ animated TV series Kiddets.
Concept Artist at La Brea
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Concept artist for the AU/US TV series La Brea.
Storyboard Artist at Playground Films, Zürich
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Storyboard artist for various projects, including The Crystal Cave Murders.
Cover Illustrator and ADR Voice Over at Playground Films, Zürich
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Cover illustration work and ADR voice over for The Crystal Cave Murders podcast.
Storyboard Artist at Windcatcher
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Storyboard artist for Windcatcher, AU TV series.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Philip Institute of Technology, Victoria
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Bachelor of Arts at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Victoria
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989Bachelor of Arts at Philip Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Major in Ceramics at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art at Philip Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Major in Ceramics at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Major in Ceramics at Philip Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Major in Ceramics at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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