I'm Chris Schnabel, a creative professional with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in illustration, character and environment design for animation, and graphic design, blending traditional and digital techniques to craft engaging narratives. I'm fluent in analyzing and adapting to many art styles, with a strong focus on color theory and mood. I thrive in collaborative environments and love delivering visually compelling solutions across diverse projects. I enjoy refining concepts from rough sketches to polished visuals, guiding teams toward cohesive, story-driven art. My experience spans film, television, and marketing, and I aim to bring emotion, clarity, and innovation to every project I touch.

Chris Schnabel

I'm Chris Schnabel, a creative professional with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in illustration, character and environment design for animation, and graphic design, blending traditional and digital techniques to craft engaging narratives. I'm fluent in analyzing and adapting to many art styles, with a strong focus on color theory and mood. I thrive in collaborative environments and love delivering visually compelling solutions across diverse projects. I enjoy refining concepts from rough sketches to polished visuals, guiding teams toward cohesive, story-driven art. My experience spans film, television, and marketing, and I aim to bring emotion, clarity, and innovation to every project I touch.

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I’m Chris Schnabel, a creative professional with a passion for visual storytelling. I specialize in illustration, character and environment design for animation, and graphic design, blending traditional and digital techniques to craft engaging narratives. I’m fluent in analyzing and adapting to many art styles, with a strong focus on color theory and mood. I thrive in collaborative environments and love delivering visually compelling solutions across diverse projects.

I enjoy refining concepts from rough sketches to polished visuals, guiding teams toward cohesive, story-driven art. My experience spans film, television, and marketing, and I aim to bring emotion, clarity, and innovation to every project I touch.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Art and Illustration at Utah State University
June 1, 2012 - April 10, 2026
Illustration at Illustrators Workshop
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Plein Air Painting and Color for Animation at Pixar University
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Art and Illustration at Utah State University
June 1, 2012 - April 15, 2026
Plein Air Painting and Color for Animation at Pixar University
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Art and Illustration at Utah State University
June 1, 2012 - April 15, 2026
Illustrators Workshop at Pixar University
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Plein Air Painting and Color for Animation at Pixar University
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Qualifications

Academy Award for Best Animated Short (Hair Love)
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Illustrators Workshop
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet