I am an experienced concept artist and matte painter based in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for visual storytelling, I have contributed to a variety of film and television productions over the years, honing my skills in creating immersive environments and art for storytelling.

Jim Maxwell

I am an experienced concept artist and matte painter based in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for visual storytelling, I have contributed to a variety of film and television productions over the years, honing my skills in creating immersive environments and art for storytelling.

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I am an experienced concept artist and matte painter based in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for visual storytelling, I have contributed to a variety of film and television productions over the years, honing my skills in creating immersive environments and art for storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Concept Artist/Matte Painter at Take5 Productions Inc.
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked on BloodAxe Season 1 as a concept artist and matte painter.
Lead Concept Artist/Matte Painter at BlackBryre Media Inc.
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for leading the concept art and matte painting for The Abandons Season 1.
Lead Matte Painter/Environment Artist/Concept Designer at Take5 Productions Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Worked on various seasons of FROM, Wednesday, and Vikings Valhalla.
Lead Matte Painter/Environment Artist/Concept Designer at MR.X VFX
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Worked on Vikings and Crimson Peak.
Matte Painting Supervisor/Concept Artist at SPIN VFX
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Supervised matte painting work for The Borgias and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
Digital Matte Painter at Industrial Light and Magic – Lucasfilm
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Worked on The Last Airbender.

Education

Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
4 Year Honours Degree at Trent University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Theatre/Greek and Roman Architecture at University of New Brunswick
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

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