Julian Turonis

PRO

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at Bevier Art Gallery
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Worked in a steady-paced gallery environment, learning to prioritize work and responsibilities, work collaboratively with others, and effectively multi-task. Ensured the gallery was maintained properly, that the art pieces were displayed for the designated times, and protected from damage.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed characters consistent with the overall theme of the area including automatons. Ensured overall character designs were completed by the designated due dates. Created character memories in a designated style and prepared them for final use by deadlines.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Designed characters consistent with the overall theme of the area including automatons. Ensured overall character designs were completed by the designated due dates. Created character memories in a designated style and prepared them for final use by deadlines.
Gallery Assistant at Bevier Art Gallery
May 31, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Worked in a steady paced gallery learning to prioritize work and responsibilities, work with others, and effectively multi-task. Ensured the gallery is maintained, artworks are displayed for designated timeframes, and that works of art remain undamaged.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling VR
August 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Designed characters to match the overall theme of virtual areas, including automatons. Ensured character designs and NPC memories were completed in a designated style and delivered by due dates.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling VR
August 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Designed characters to match the overall theme of virtual areas, including automatons. Ensured character designs and NPC memories were completed in a designated style and delivered by due dates.
Gallery Assistant at Bevier Art Gallery
May 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Maintained gallery space, prioritized tasks, collaborated with staff, and multi-tasked effectively. Ensured artworks were properly displayed for designated time frames and protected from damage; facilitated installation and visitor assistance.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling VR
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Designed character concepts and automatons to match the area theme; ensured NPC memories and design styles aligned with project timelines.
Character and Concept Designer at Changeling VR
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Designed character concepts and automatons to match the area theme; ensured NPC memories and design styles aligned with project timelines.
Illustrator at RWAG (Rochester Wargame Association and Guild)
May 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Created pieces of art that promote RWAG and can be used on many objects that will be sold to club members, including custom dice and t-shirt designs.
Illustrator at Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol
December 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Created billboard image displaying a holiday scene with the intention of preventing the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Member at Art House
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Participated in art projects and collaborative exhibitions as a member of the Art House community.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Professional Services, Gaming
    uniE621 Layers of Emotions
    The illustration was for a college assignment where I had to create a surrealistic illustration. The idea behind my project was to create person where the emotions started to pop out of the head. The piece was done entirely in color pencil.
    uniE621 Witch's House
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The illustration is of the interior of the witch's house with items that the witch uses. Illustration was done in pen and ink.
    uniE621 Bison on the Prairie
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The main theme of the illustration was to create a post card. So, the theme I went with was to show bison roaming on the prairie which is used to represent a location I visited once. The illustration was done in Adobe Photoshop.
    uniE621 Wildebeest: Bone into Flesh
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The main idea behind this illustration is to show bone going into flesh. The main way I wanted to show this is by using to separate materials. The materials I used were pen and ink, and color pencil.
    uniE621 Interviewing the Ghost of George Washington
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The main idea behind the illustration was to create a unlikely event that would occur. The idea I went with is that in the ghost of George Washington is interviewed by Jimmy Fallon. The illustration was done using color pencil.
    uniE621 Caricature of Pete Davidson
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The main idea behind the project was to create a full body caricature that could represent Pete Davidson. The illustration was done using color pencil.
    uniE621 Poe Feeding the Ravens
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The piece was meant to be used in as a editorial illustration. The theme I was going with is of an illustration that could be like portrait and used to represent Poe in a unique way. The illustration was done using color pencil.
    uniE621 Monster Rushmore
    The illustration was done for a college assignment. The focus behind the project is to create a holiday greeting card that is for Halloween. The idea I came up with is to have different famous Halloween monsters be on Mount Rushmore. The illustration was done in Adobe Photoshop.
    uniE621 Future of Extermination
    This illustration was done for a college assignment. The idea behind the illustration is that in the near future pest control will be undertaken by electric orbs that zap the critters. The illustration was done in Adobe Photoshop.
    uniE621 California State Bird, Flower, and Fruit
    The illustration was for a group illustration project where we had to show group of illustration of a common theme, but with different styles. The theme we were going with was to show the state bird and flower of states in the United States. The illustration was done in Adobe Photoshop.
    uniE621 Raspberries: Bear Food
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The idea behind the piece was to show the relationship between the raspberries and the bear in an abstract way. The relationship I was mainly trying to show in the illustration was of raspberries being bear food. The piece was primarily done in color pencil.
    uniE621 Trichocereus Peruvianus
    The illustration was for a college assignment. The illustration is to show a scientific illustration of the trichocereus peruvianus. The illustration mainly focuses of certain aspects of the cactus. The illustration was done in color pencil.