Paige M. Hardee

Work Experience

Background Art Lead at Children of Calamity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed a team of background and environment artists in the early stages of Visual Development for a pilot episode for an original series. Ensured cohesiveness and provided extensive feedback for team members.
Freelance Artist / Illustrator at Various clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Commissioned by individual clients and corporations for commercial and noncommercial work such as children's books, commercial packaging, and personal artwork. Worked closely with clients to achieve their vision through high-quality imagery and frequent progress updates.
Layout and Background Artist at Various
January 1, 2024 - Present
Layout and Background Artist for an indie filmmaker's animation project; collaborated with animators, storyboard artists, and the post-production team to meet tight deadlines.
Figure Drawing Tutor at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Assisted freshmen in understanding the fundamentals of figure drawing. Worked with professors to help develop a period where students could get critique and essential evaluations of their skills.
Freelance Artist at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Commissioned by individual clients and corporations for commercial and non-commercial work such as children's books, commercial packaging, and personal artwork. Worked extensively with clients to achieve their vision via high-quality imagery and frequent progress updates within tight timeframes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Corning Painted Post High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Corning Painted Post High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Best Prop/Vehicle Design, Best of Ringling
January 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Presidents List, Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
1st place in Digital Art, Made By Gallery Student Exhibit
January 1, 2022 - January 15, 2026
Judges Choice, Corning Museum of Glass Art Show
January 1, 2018 - January 15, 2026
Judges Choice, Corning Museum of Glass Art Show
January 1, 2019 - January 15, 2026
Judges Choice, Corning Museum of Glass Art Show
January 1, 2022 - January 15, 2026
Martha Johnson Art Award recipient
January 1, 2018 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education