Hi, I'm Charles Light, a fine artist with a strong background in large-scale murals, scenic painting, illustration, and theatrical design. I love turning abstract concepts into tangible visuals that tell a story and inspire imagination. I enjoy collaborating with directors, designers, and studios to translate narrative concepts into immersive environments and versatile artwork.…

Charles Light

Hi, I'm Charles Light, a fine artist with a strong background in large-scale murals, scenic painting, illustration, and theatrical design. I love turning abstract concepts into tangible visuals that tell a story and inspire imagination. I enjoy collaborating with directors, designers, and studios to translate narrative concepts into immersive environments and versatile artwork.…

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Hi, I’m Charles Light, a fine artist with a strong background in large-scale murals, scenic painting, illustration, and theatrical design. I love turning abstract concepts into tangible visuals that tell a story and inspire imagination.

I enjoy collaborating with directors, designers, and studios to translate narrative concepts into immersive environments and versatile artwork.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Tagalog
Intermediate

Work Experience

Scenic Artist & Prop Designer at Freelance – Film & Theatre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Built immersive environments and props for film and theatre; emphasized visual storytelling and texture realism; designed paint treatments and surfaces that inform prompt-based texture replication; collaborated with directors and designers to translate narrative requirements into visuals; applied cinematic composition principles similar to AI prompting frameworks (mood, camera perspective, color hierarchy). Selected studios and clients I have worked with: -UCLA school of Film and Theatre (Also a teacher here for scenic art students 2019) -Grosh Backdrops and Drapery -Curious Creations of Christine Mcconnell (netflix series filmed at Jim Henson Studios) -Grillin’ (Indie pilot short film directed by Chris Heiman) -American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco -Lamplighters Theatre Group
Instructor, Scenic Art at UCLA School of Film and Theater
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Lectured scenic art to students; instructed on set design and visual storytelling; collaborated with faculty to translate narrative requirements into educational materials and visuals.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
December 22, 2025 - Present
Freelance contractual work, commissioned work. Murals, Illustration, graphic design, artistic constructions(installations),. Designed and painted large-scale murals with complex lighting, texture, and perspective challenges. Led full concept-to-execution workflows, translating client themes into cohesive visual narratives. Managed on-site production, materials, and scale logistics.Created illustrations for print and digital publications. Developed stylized and thematic imagery suitable for adaptation into AI-based workflows. Produced polished mockups and revisions under short deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
AA in Audio Engineering at Glendale Community College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
High School Diploma at Eagle Rock High School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

CHSPE Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level

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