Illustrator & Storyboard Artist | Animation • Film • VFX I am a professional illustrator and storyboard artist with over 15 years of experience in animation, film, and digital illustration. My background includes feature films, VFX, and educational content, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and concept art. I have worked across pre-production pipelines, collaborating with creative teams and clients to develop clear, expressive visuals that support narrative, mood, and direction. Keywords / Skills: Illustration, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Character Design, Concept Art, Matte Painting, Pre-Production, Color Keys, Style Development, Environment Design, Prop Design, 2D & 3D Animation Concepts, Digital Illustration, Traditional Drawing, Film & VFX Production, Educational Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush

Rupali S. Gokhale

Illustrator & Storyboard Artist | Animation • Film • VFX I am a professional illustrator and storyboard artist with over 15 years of experience in animation, film, and digital illustration. My background includes feature films, VFX, and educational content, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and concept art. I have worked across pre-production pipelines, collaborating with creative teams and clients to develop clear, expressive visuals that support narrative, mood, and direction. Keywords / Skills: Illustration, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Character Design, Concept Art, Matte Painting, Pre-Production, Color Keys, Style Development, Environment Design, Prop Design, 2D & 3D Animation Concepts, Digital Illustration, Traditional Drawing, Film & VFX Production, Educational Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush

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Illustrator & Storyboard Artist | Animation • Film • VFX

I am a professional illustrator and storyboard artist with over 15 years of experience in animation, film, and digital illustration. My background includes feature films, VFX, and educational content, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, character design, and concept art. I have worked across pre-production pipelines, collaborating with creative teams and clients to develop clear, expressive visuals that support narrative, mood, and direction.

Keywords / Skills:
Illustration, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Character Design, Concept Art, Matte Painting, Pre-Production, Color Keys, Style Development, Environment Design, Prop Design, 2D & 3D Animation Concepts, Digital Illustration, Traditional Drawing, Film & VFX Production, Educational Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush

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Language

English
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Sanskrit (Saṁskṛta)
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Storyboard artist and character designer for live feature film projects and freelance illustration for remote clients.
Team Lead for Matte Painting at Drishyam Films VFX Studio, Mumbai
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Digital matte painting for feature films and TV.
Lead Matte Painter / Concept Designer at Blackstone Animation Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Digital concepts and digital matte painting for Falcon TV series.
Art Director at COABARC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Art direction for 3D feature film promo, Ashwatama.
Lead Concept Artist at Red Chillies VFX Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Lead Matte Painter and Concept Artist for VFX feature film RA 1.
Senior Concept Artist at EYEQUBE VFX STUDIOS
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Painted concept art for CG and VFX feature films like Drona, Aladdin, Veer, and Madras Pattinam; in-house project VFX feature film Light Storm; and pre-production for the 3D short film 'Don't Touch Me'.
Senior Concept Artist at Pixion VFX & CG Studios
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Traditional and digital storyboard development for CG feature film Mahayoddha Rama.
Illustrator at Tata Interactive Systems
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Digital illustrations and e-learning for Delta, UNICEF, McGraw Hills, Indian Navy.
Junior Animator, Pre-Production Artist at Vishhwa Animation Studios
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Junior animator and pre-production artist in Mumbai studios.
Junior Animator, Pre-Production Artist at Crest Animation Studios
December 30, 1997 - December 30, 1999
Junior animator and pre-production artist.

Education

Bachelor's in Fine Arts (BFA) at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Bachelor's in Fine Arts (BFA) at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Art Teacher Diploma at Sir J. J. School of Fine Arts, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

Best CGI Film Promo Award
January 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Nomination - 2D Animated Short Film (Chicago Film Festival)
January 1, 2001 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education